To encourage agro-ecological transition in North Africa to increase the overall sustainability of agriculture and local resilience of territories.
The project will focus on the agro-ecological transition in 6 living labs and 7 replication labs representative of the diversity of agricultural systems in North Africa (mountain systems, oasis and peri-oasis systems, peri-urban systems, cereal plains and irrigated valleys) located in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania, and Egypt.
• Assess the multidimensional benefits of agro-ecological practices for different agricultural systems in North Africa; identify levers and constraints for the dissemination of agro-ecological practices, as well as conditions, means, and tools to support the agro-ecological transition.
• Strengthen market access strategies for small producers and to increase consumer demand for food products from agroecology, on national, regional, and international markets.
• Set up a Mediterranean multi-stakeholder network on agroecology promoting knowledge exchange among different communities and the development of advocacy.
• Strengthen key actors in charge of policy-making and higher education to promote the agro-ecological transition.
living labs and 7 replication labs representing the diversity of agricultural systems in 5 North African countries: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania, Egypt.
A Mediterranean multi-stakeholder knowledge network on agro-ecology, with at least 20 members in Europe and 50 members in North Africa.
At least 10 rural communities will be strengthened in North Africa and informed of the benefits of agro-ecological practices and 3000 consumers will be informed of the benefits of agricultural products from agro-ecological practices.
15 scientific articles, 15 presentations at scientific conferences, and 5 policy advocacy documents.
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