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This report by Friends of the Earth International explores the synergies between Community Forest Management (CFM) and agroecology, arguing that these integrated approaches are more effective for forest conservation and food sovereignty than industrial models or market-based conservation schemes.

This report by Friends of the Earth International presents a collection of case studies from various global territories, illustrating the intersection between biodiversity and food sovereignty. It highlights the struggles of indigenous peoples, peasants, and urban populations against industrial monocultures, land grabbing, and genetic modification, while showcasing successful community-led models of agro-ecological production and sustainable forest management.

This fact sheet by Friends of the Earth International describes the Vegetable Oil Development project (VODP) in Uganda, a partnership involving Wilmar International, the Government of Uganda, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and Bidco. While promoted as a poverty-reduction effort, the document asserts the project has caused land grabbing, deforestation, and food insecurity, particularly on Bugala Island in the Kalangala area.