Facilitating the Agroecological Transition: The Role of Financial Tools and Public Development Banks
Join us for the 3rd session of the Agroecology Working Group, where experts will discuss innovative financial tools and the role of Public Development Banks in advancing sustainable agriculture. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore practical solutions for funding the transition to agroecology!
Facilitating the Agroecological Transition: The Role of Financial Tools and Public Development Banks
The Agri-PDB Platform is pleased to invite you to the 3rd session of the Working Group on Agroecology, organized by the Agri-PDB Platform in collaboration with Directorate General – International Partnerships of European Commission (DG INTPA), Agence Française de Développement, and the Agroecology Coalition.
Session Details
📅 Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 CET (Rome)
🌍 Languages: English
Background:
For decades, intensive agricultural systems have shaped global food production through large-scale monocultures, extensive use of chemical inputs, and mechanization. While these approaches increased productivity, they have also led to serious environmental and socio-economic challenges, including biodiversity loss, soil degradation, water overuse, and vulnerability to climate change. As these challenges mount, the need for a transition to agroecology has become increasingly urgent.
Agroecology offers a systemic and multifunctional approach to agriculture, integrating biodiversity, ecological balance, and farmer-led innovation. It aims to ensure food security while restoring ecosystems, enhancing resilience to climate shocks, and improving the livelihoods of farming communities. However, a successful agroecological transition requires new financial tools and mechanisms that can support farmers and institutions in adopting sustainable practices.
Public Development Banks (PDBs) are key actors in facilitating this transition. By adopting innovative financing instruments, PDBs can help de-risk agroecological investments and support farmers in shifting towards sustainable agricultural systems. However, existing financial models often prioritize short-term gains over long-term sustainability, making it essential to develop new frameworks that align with agroecological principles.
This session will introduce and discuss key agroecological assessment tools that enable financial institutions to measure sustainability, assess risks, and guide investments effectively. These tools include:
- TAPE (Tool for Agroecological Performance Evaluation – FAO): A comprehensive framework for assessing the integration of agroecological principles in agricultural projects.
- F-ACT (Farm-Level Agroecology Criteria Tool – Biovision): A participatory tool designed to help farmers evaluate and enhance their transition toward agroecology.
- Agroecology Coalition Assessment Tool: A methodology for assessing agroecological transformation at both project and portfolio levels, incorporating key sustainability indicators.
The full studies by Olivier Pierard can be found through this link
Agenda:
- Presentation of tools – Olivier Pierard, Agri-PDB Platform
- Showcasing new features & case studies –Agroecology Coalition
- Q&A Panel – PDB Reactions
How to Join:
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We look forward to your participation in this important exchange!
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