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This storytelling series features six case studies of fisher communities organizing for justice and food sovereignty across land and water. These stories surface strategies of resistance, resilience, and survival in the face of systemic injustice and extractive economies. We begin with two stories from Uganda and South Africa.
06 December 2021
This compendium, The Politics of Knowledge: Understanding the Evidence for Agroecology, Regenerative Approaches, and Indigenous Foodways, tackles the dominant questions about evidence that are holding back food systems transformation. The report unpacks the narratives and legacies behind these questions and explores the many ways funders, researchers, and policymakers can take transformative action.
Agroecology, regenerative practices, and Indigenous foodways offer significant opportunities to build healthier, more equitable, and sustainable food systems. These practices reflect a holistic worldview grounded in reciprocity, and modern agricultural movements have drawn from and built upon Indigenous wisdom. However, there are challenges in scaling these approaches due to political, social, and economic barriers, which this report examines.
Photo credit: Michael Eko, Indonesia
Take a closer look at the structure and substance of the report, which explores how evidence is shaped, mobilized, and acted upon in the pursuit of food systems transformation.
The compendium is structured into four key sections:
Meaning of Evidence and Politics
Five Dominant Questions
Mobilizing Evidence
Priority Areas for Action
Photo credit: Preston Keres, USDA
These highlights distill the core messages of the report, offering a snapshot of the critical ideas and opportunities for change.
This event brings together funders, policymakers, researchers, and advocates to challenge assumptions about evidence and decision-making—sparking dialogue on the future of food.
Discover the interactive version of the report for an engaging summary featuring video, audio, case studies, and stories from around the world. Translated into English, Español, and Français.
