Agroecology and Climate Justice: A People’s Guide to Paris and Beyond

The document critiques industrial agriculture as a primary driver of climate change and social inequality, while presenting agroecology as a viable, small-scale alternative. It specifically attacks 'Climate Smart Agriculture' (CSA) as a corporate-led 'false solution' designed to greenwash industrial practices. The text advocates for a transition toward food sovereignty and the relocalisation of food systems, highlighting the role of women and traditional knowledge in building climate resilience.

• Industrial-scale agriculture is a major contributor to global warming; while formally estimated at 11% of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions in 2010, the figure may be closer to 50% when including chemical inputs, meat industry expansion, deforestation for commodities, and food logistics.
• Industrial food production causes environmental degradation and social harm, including the destruction of soil fertility, water contamination, and 'land grabbing for corporate agriculture' that displaces small-scale producers and increases social inequality.
• Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) is characterized as a 'false solution' and a marketing tool for corporations to 'greenwash' industrial agriculture without challenging the underlying economic system or the drivers of climate change.
• Agroecology is presented as a comprehensive solution that combines agricultural practices, a socio-economic system, and a political movement to achieve food sovereignty, reduce fossil fuel use, and increase yields, particularly in the developing world.
• Small-scale food producers, particularly women, are central to global food security, with small-scale farming already feeding 70% of the world's population, although women are frequently denied access to land and financial assistance.

APA

Friends of the Earth International (2015). Agroecology and Climate Justice: A People’s Guide to Paris and Beyond. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Agroecology-and-Climate-Justice-EN.pdf

Chicago

Friends of the Earth International. Agroecology and Climate Justice: A People’s Guide to Paris and Beyond. 2015. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Agroecology-and-Climate-Justice-EN.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{friendsoftheearthinternational2015agroecology, author = {{Friends of the Earth International}}, title = {{Agroecology and Climate Justice: A People’s Guide to Paris and Beyond}}, institution = {Friends of the Earth International}, year = {2015}, month = nov, url = {https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Agroecology-and-Climate-Justice-EN.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }