About
Agroecology is a nature-based solution that enhances food security, biodiversity, and resilience while reducing emissions. As discussions under Article 6.8 of the Paris Agreement evolve, agroecology offers a holistic, non-market pathway for climate action—integrating mitigation, adaptation and sustainable food systems.
This official side event brings together perspectives from research, policy and practice to explore how agroecology can be advanced through non-market approaches (NMAs) under the UNFCCC.
The session will explore:
- Ongoing efforts to generate evidence on how agroecology contributes to climate action outside carbon markets.
- Global and local examples of agroecological initiatives that support mitigation, adaptation, sustainable development, and poverty eradication.
- Expectations for COP30, including Brazil’s role in positioning agroecology as a pathway for a just and sustainable transition of agri-food systems to tackle climate change.
Speakers
- Stephen Muwa (Executive Director, Agro-Resilience Advisory and SSJWA negotiator for Uganda)
- Jan Brix (Senior Policy Advisor, Rural Development and Multilateral Fund, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ))
Fernanda Marrocos (University of São Paulo / Josué de Castro Chair and Nupens/USP – Researcher)
Irish Baguilat (Asian Farmers’ Association (AFA) – Consultant and Coordinator)
Fabricio Muriana (Instituto Regenera, Co-Founder and Associate)
Oliver Oliveros (Executive Coordinator, Agroecology Coalition)
Harko Koster (SNV – Global Lead on Climate & Food Systems)
Eliza Villarino (Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT / CGIAR Initiative on Low-Emission Food Systems Scientist)
