National Agroecology Strategies global overview
As of 2026, 12 countries, 3 sub-national governments and 3 sub-regional institutions adopted National Agroecology Strategies or Laws.
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In black and white you can see countries where Agroecology Strategies are in progress.
Benin
The National Strategy for the development of ecological and organic agriculture in Benin sets the stage for integrating agroecology principles and organic farming into Benin’s agricultural system. Its ambition is to promote a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive model of production that ensures food security while supporting steady socio-economic development. Rooted in values of sustainability, equity, and innovation, it seeks to improve governance, market access, and competitiveness of organic products.
Find out more here
Uruguay
The preliminary National Plan for the Promotion of Production Based on Agroecology aims to promote the production, distribution, and consumption of agroecology-based products, with the overarching objective of strengthening food sovereignty and security, protecting the environment, and improving quality of life through agroecological approaches.
Find out more here
Murang’a County (Kenya)
The Murang’a County Agroecology Development Policy (2022) is a strategic framework developed to promote sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental conservation. The policy recognizes agriculture as the backbone of the county’s economy while addressing challenges such as land scarcity, climate change, declining productivity, poor markets, and environmental degradation.
Find out more here
Uganda
National Agroecology Strategy in progress.
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso’s National Strategy for the Development of Agroecology (2023) builds on existing achievements and partnerships to promote a sustainable, coordinated transformation of agroecosystems, aiming to boost both environmental resilience and nutritious food production. It aims to employ a strong communication system to ensure stakeholder ownership and international support.
Find out more here
ASEAN Guidelines
The Policy Guidelines on Agroecology Transitions were established to support ASEAN countries in their transition to agroecology. They aim at guiding transition “to an agriculture that is highly productive, economically viable, environmentally sound and which is based on the principles of equity and social justice” and point to agroecology as a “viable transformative approach in the context of a paradigm shift. t. They were adopted in 2024.
Find out more here
Brazil
The National Plan for Agroecology and Organic Production (PLANAPO) (2024) marks a pivotal commitment to sustainable agriculture, sovereignty, and ecological resilience. The ordinance establishes the National Policy on Agroecology and Organic Production (PNAPO) setting guiding principles for integrating agroecological practices across government and society.
Find out more here
Tanzania
Through this National Ecological Organic Agriculture Strategy (2023), Tanzania envisions itself as a leader in ecological organic agriculture (EOA) driving environmental conservation, public health, climate resilience, food security, and economic growth. Its mission is to scale up EOA through supportive policies, investments, and partnerships, focusing on capacity building, market development, and value chain strengthening. .
Find out more here
Parlatino
The Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO) unanimously approved the Model Law for the Promotion of Agroecology (Proyecto de Ley Modelo de Promoción de la Agroecología, in Spanish) during its General Assembly on 5 December 2024, at its headquarters in Panama. This milestone legislation aims to advance resilient and sustainable agricultural practices across the region, offering a robust framework to enhance food security and sustainable development.
Find out more
Kenya
The National Agroecology Strategy for Food System Transformation (2024) provides a comprehensive framework to transition Kenya’s food systems toward sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity. It aims to ensure food and nutrition security, climate-resilient livelihoods, and social equity through agroecological approaches. It promotes practices that regenerate ecosystems, empower communities, and reduce reliance on external inputs.
Find out more here
Senegal
National Agroecology Strategy in progress.
South Africa
National Agroecology Strategy in progress.
Colombia
The National Public Policy on Agroecology of Colombia, launched in 2024, outlines a transformative framework to shift the country’s agricultural systems toward sustainability, equity, and resilience. Rooted in the knowledge and practices of rural, indigenous, and Afro-descendant communities, the policy seeks to address the socio-environmental impacts of industrial agriculture.
Find out more here
Ethiopia
The rationale for developing a National Agroecology Strategy (NAES) in Ethiopia (launched in 2026) stems from the urgent need to transform a vulnerable, input-dependent agricultural sector into a more resilient, sustainable and equitable food system. The strategy will address critical national challenges, including pervasive soil degradation, high vulnerability to climate change (droughts and floods), biodiversity loss, and persistent food and nutrition insecurity.
Find out more here
Cuba
Cuba published its decree on agroecology in 2025 - stating the need to “promote sustainable agriculture based on agroecological principles, facilitating socio-technological innovations based on these principles and processes, in order to increase the efficiency of production systems, promote the use of different renewable energy sources at the local level, reduce imports, and contribute to rural repopulation.
Find out more here
Sicily, Italy
The law (2025) establishes a framework to promote agroecology, safeguard native genetic resources, and encourage innovation through precision farming. Its goals include recognizing agroecological farms, supporting short supply chains, and enhancing environmental resilience. The aim is also to transform Sicilian agriculture into a model of ecological sustainability, local identity, and technological advancement.
Find out more here
Eastern Africa Community
On 11 July 2025, the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) passed a motion encouraging all East African Community countries (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo) and partner countries to promote agroecology. The motion calls for regional laws and policies that protect traditional seeds, invest in research and farmer-led practices, and empower women and youth.
Find out more here.
LAO PDR
Agroecology Action Plan in progress.
Zimbabwe
National Agroecology Strategy in progress.
Malawi
National Agroecology Strategy in progress.
Bhutan
National Agroecology Strategy in progress.
Zambia
National Agroecology Strategy in progress.
Dominican Republic
The Agroecological Production Policy, launched in 2025, establishes a national framework to promote agroecology as a sustainable and socially responsible production model. It sets a vision where agroecology becomes the norm, ensuring biodiversity, soil health, and food security without synthetic chemicals. It emphasizes values such as sustainability, equity, resilience, and innovation.
Find out more here
Bolivia
The National Agroecology Strategy (2025) is a comprehensive public policy framework developed to guide the transition toward sustainable, inclusive, and resilient food systems based on agroecology. Rooted in the constitutional and ethical principle of Vivir Bien, and the concept of living in harmony with Mother Earth, the ENA addresses the urgent ecological, social, and economic challenges posed by conventional agriculture and climate change.
Find out more here
Tunisia
Tunisia’s National Strategy for Ecological Transition (SNTE) from 2023– sets out a transformative vision to address the country’s deepening environmental crisis and socio-economic vulnerabilities. Confronted with land degradation, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, pollution, and the escalating impacts of climate change, Tunisia aims to shift toward a development model that is sustainable, inclusive, and resilient.
Find out more here
Vaud, Switzerland
The Vaud cantonal Regulation 910.21.1 on agroecology implements provisions of the Vaud Agricultural Law to promote agroecology, biodiversity, soil fertility, and organic farming, aligning with Swiss federal laws and ordinances on agriculture, water, and nature protection.
Find out more here
Nepal
National Agroecology Strategy in progress.
Indian Himalayan Region
An Indian Himalayan Agroecology Strategy is in progress.
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National Agroecology Strategies global overview
As of 2026, 12 countries, 3 sub-national governments and 3 sub-regional institutions adopted National Agroecology Strategies or Laws.
Click on the flags to know more!
In black and white you can see countries where Agroecology Strategies are in progress.
Benin
The National Strategy for the development of ecological and organic agriculture in Benin sets the stage for integrating agroecology principles and organic farming into Benin’s agricultural system. Its ambition is to promote a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive model of production that ensures food security while supporting steady socio-economic development. Rooted in values of sustainability, equity, and innovation, it seeks to improve governance, market access, and competitiveness of organic products.
Find out more here
Uruguay
The preliminary National Plan for the Promotion of Production Based on Agroecology aims to promote the production, distribution, and consumption of agroecology-based products, with the overarching objective of strengthening food sovereignty and security, protecting the environment, and improving quality of life through agroecological approaches.
Find out more here
Murang’a County (Kenya)
The Murang’a County Agroecology Development Policy (2022) is a strategic framework developed to promote sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental conservation. The policy recognizes agriculture as the backbone of the county’s economy while addressing challenges such as land scarcity, climate change, declining productivity, poor markets, and environmental degradation.
Find out more here
Uganda
National Agroecology Strategy in progress.
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso’s National Strategy for the Development of Agroecology (2023) builds on existing achievements and partnerships to promote a sustainable, coordinated transformation of agroecosystems, aiming to boost both environmental resilience and nutritious food production. It aims to employ a strong communication system to ensure stakeholder ownership and international support.
Find out more here
ASEAN Guidelines
The Policy Guidelines on Agroecology Transitions were established to support ASEAN countries in their transition to agroecology. They aim at guiding transition “to an agriculture that is highly productive, economically viable, environmentally sound and which is based on the principles of equity and social justice” and point to agroecology as a “viable transformative approach in the context of a paradigm shift. t. They were adopted in 2024.
Find out more here
Brazil
The National Plan for Agroecology and Organic Production (PLANAPO) (2024) marks a pivotal commitment to sustainable agriculture, sovereignty, and ecological resilience. The ordinance establishes the National Policy on Agroecology and Organic Production (PNAPO) setting guiding principles for integrating agroecological practices across government and society.
Find out more here
Tanzania
Through this National Ecological Organic Agriculture Strategy (2023), Tanzania envisions itself as a leader in ecological organic agriculture (EOA) driving environmental conservation, public health, climate resilience, food security, and economic growth. Its mission is to scale up EOA through supportive policies, investments, and partnerships, focusing on capacity building, market development, and value chain strengthening. .
Find out more here
Parlatino
The Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO) unanimously approved the Model Law for the Promotion of Agroecology (Proyecto de Ley Modelo de Promoción de la Agroecología, in Spanish) during its General Assembly on 5 December 2024, at its headquarters in Panama. This milestone legislation aims to advance resilient and sustainable agricultural practices across the region, offering a robust framework to enhance food security and sustainable development.
Find out more
Kenya
The National Agroecology Strategy for Food System Transformation (2024) provides a comprehensive framework to transition Kenya’s food systems toward sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity. It aims to ensure food and nutrition security, climate-resilient livelihoods, and social equity through agroecological approaches. It promotes practices that regenerate ecosystems, empower communities, and reduce reliance on external inputs.
Find out more here
Senegal
National Agroecology Strategy in progress.
South Africa
National Agroecology Strategy in progress.
Colombia
The National Public Policy on Agroecology of Colombia, launched in 2024, outlines a transformative framework to shift the country’s agricultural systems toward sustainability, equity, and resilience. Rooted in the knowledge and practices of rural, indigenous, and Afro-descendant communities, the policy seeks to address the socio-environmental impacts of industrial agriculture.
Find out more here
Ethiopia
The rationale for developing a National Agroecology Strategy (NAES) in Ethiopia (launched in 2026) stems from the urgent need to transform a vulnerable, input-dependent agricultural sector into a more resilient, sustainable and equitable food system. The strategy will address critical national challenges, including pervasive soil degradation, high vulnerability to climate change (droughts and floods), biodiversity loss, and persistent food and nutrition insecurity.
Find out more here
Cuba
Cuba published its decree on agroecology in 2025 - stating the need to “promote sustainable agriculture based on agroecological principles, facilitating socio-technological innovations based on these principles and processes, in order to increase the efficiency of production systems, promote the use of different renewable energy sources at the local level, reduce imports, and contribute to rural repopulation.
Find out more here
Sicily, Italy
The law (2025) establishes a framework to promote agroecology, safeguard native genetic resources, and encourage innovation through precision farming. Its goals include recognizing agroecological farms, supporting short supply chains, and enhancing environmental resilience. The aim is also to transform Sicilian agriculture into a model of ecological sustainability, local identity, and technological advancement.
Find out more here
Eastern Africa Community
On 11 July 2025, the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) passed a motion encouraging all East African Community countries (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo) and partner countries to promote agroecology. The motion calls for regional laws and policies that protect traditional seeds, invest in research and farmer-led practices, and empower women and youth.
Find out more here.
LAO PDR
Agroecology Action Plan in progress.
Zimbabwe
National Agroecology Strategy in progress.
Malawi
National Agroecology Strategy in progress.
Bhutan
National Agroecology Strategy in progress.
Zambia
National Agroecology Strategy in progress.
Dominican Republic
The Agroecological Production Policy, launched in 2025, establishes a national framework to promote agroecology as a sustainable and socially responsible production model. It sets a vision where agroecology becomes the norm, ensuring biodiversity, soil health, and food security without synthetic chemicals. It emphasizes values such as sustainability, equity, resilience, and innovation.
Find out more here
Bolivia
The National Agroecology Strategy (2025) is a comprehensive public policy framework developed to guide the transition toward sustainable, inclusive, and resilient food systems based on agroecology. Rooted in the constitutional and ethical principle of Vivir Bien, and the concept of living in harmony with Mother Earth, the ENA addresses the urgent ecological, social, and economic challenges posed by conventional agriculture and climate change.
Find out more here
Tunisia
Tunisia’s National Strategy for Ecological Transition (SNTE) from 2023– sets out a transformative vision to address the country’s deepening environmental crisis and socio-economic vulnerabilities. Confronted with land degradation, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, pollution, and the escalating impacts of climate change, Tunisia aims to shift toward a development model that is sustainable, inclusive, and resilient.
Find out more here
Vaud, Switzerland
The Vaud cantonal Regulation 910.21.1 on agroecology implements provisions of the Vaud Agricultural Law to promote agroecology, biodiversity, soil fertility, and organic farming, aligning with Swiss federal laws and ordinances on agriculture, water, and nature protection.
Find out more here
Nepal
National Agroecology Strategy in progress.
Indian Himalayan Region
An Indian Himalayan Agroecology Strategy is in progress.