Agroecological transitions are complex and multidimensional processes involving economic, social, and ecological changes that shape and are shaped by broader political and economic systems. Understanding these dynamics is essential to identifying the policy and institutional changes needed to advance agroecological transitions across diverse food systems and contexts.

This webinar will present findings from a recently published special issue in Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems on the political economy of agroecological transitions. Lead editor Ryan Nehring will share a high-level summary of the special issue, followed by presentations from contributing authors. Speakers will discuss how power shapes the potential for agroecology, landscape governance approaches in India, the role of pastoralism, and a comparison between social movement–based agroecology and CGIAR’s approach to agroecological research. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A and discussion of the importance of political economy perspectives for agroecology, both in theory and practice.

Opening Remarks

• Ryan Nehring, Research Fellow, IFPRI

How Power Shapes the Possibility for Agroecology

• Sonali Singh, PHD Student, The University of British Columbia (UBC) | Journal Link
• Aymen Frija, Team Leader, Social, Economy and Policy Research/ Country Coordinator – Tunisia, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) | Journal Link
• Daniel Ortiz, Sessional Instructor, University of Calgary; PhD in Global Development Studies, Queen’s University | Journal Link

Closing Remarks

• Ryan Nehring, Research Fellow, IFPRI