Publications

The publications section offers an overview of the latest publications by Platform members and partners including from international research organisations, civil society and academia. Click here for the Platform’s own flagship publications.

Publications

The publications section offers an overview of the latest publications by Platform members and partners including from international research organisations, civil society and academia.

  • The Agroecology Investment Guide provides comprehensive evidence and information on investing in enterprises that operate in line with the 13 principles of agroecology. The guide presents key evidence on the social and environmental impact of agroecological enterprises (AEEs) and showcases innovative funding models to support the holistic approaches of AEEs, with the ultimate goal of shifting towards healthy, just, and resilient food systems.

  • 2021 was an eventful year for the Platform, both at an operational level within the Secretariat and with external engagement. The Platform created a new Strategic Plan for the 2021–2025 period and a results-based work plan for the year.

  • This joint FAO-UNDP-UNEP report calls for governments to rethink the way agriculture is subsidized and supported. The majority (87%) of $540 billion of support to agricultural producers is either price distorting or harmful to nature and health. Repurposing this support can help transform food

  • This Youth-sensitive value chain analysis and development guide provides the background information and guidance needed by practitioners for selecting an agricultural value chain with significant potential for youth employment and entrepreneurship and offers tools to conduct context-specific youth employment analyses.