Agroecology may be the key to building agrifood systems that fight hunger and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

The practice can also contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation, supporting the restoration, diversification and conservation of ecosystem services and preventing soil degradation.

In partnership with the Latin American Scientific Society of Agroecology (SOCLA), FAO is launching a course on the subject, available free of charge and in Spanish.

Self-paced and lasting 40 hours, the course is open to representatives of the public and private sectors, civil society, academia and international organizations, as well as anyone interested in the subject.

To register, go to the website of the FAO Public Policy Training Center and create a user account with an e-mail address. The system will send a verification message with instructions for accessing the platform and signing up free of charge.

More information at this link.