Rio +20: Campaigners Make Case for Scaling up Agro-Ecology

The Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance launched a report highlighting the needs for investment in agricultural practices at the Rio +20 Summit, entitled “Nourishing the World Sustainability: Scaling Up Agro-Ecology.” It addresses traditional crop management practices, particularly as combined with ecological concepts and customized for local contexts, and makes a case for reduced pesticides, arguing that crops will have greater resilience and yields in the end. The EAA co-hosted the Food Waste and PHL Workshop on June 19th.

http://www.e-alliance.ch/en/s/news/single/article/2012/06/14/news-release-rio-20-campaigners-make-case-for-scaling-up-agro-ecology/

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