Key narratives around agroecological transitions. A systematic literature review of the current debate
As agrifood systems face mounting socio-ecological challenges, agroecology is increasingly viewed as a comprehensive approach to achieving sustainability. However, the public debate over whether this is the most suitable approach or whether it is viable at a large scale remains open. Examining how t...
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| author | Mockshell, Jonathan Omulo, Godfrey Hidalgo, Francisco Quintero, Marcela Ritter, Thea Orjuela, Guillermo Place, Frank |
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| description | As agrifood systems face mounting socio-ecological challenges, agroecology is increasingly viewed as a comprehensive approach to achieving sustainability. However, the public debate over whether this is the most suitable approach or whether it is viable at a large scale remains open. Examining how this debate unfolds is crucial as it can shape the future of agrifood systems. This paper contributes by conducting a systematic literature review to identify key perspectives and actors shaping the public debate around agroecology. Perspectives are framed around three narratives labeled “supportive,” “skeptical,” and “pragmatic.” These narratives are articulated across sub-narratives in six highly debated areas: (1)initial transition costs, (2) input use and supply chain systems, (3) yield potential, (4) labor, (5) scalability, and (6) market access. The review also accounts for a broad group of actors participating in the debate from multiple – sometimes ambiguous and fluid – perspectives. The review shows that mobilizing the debate to enable agroecological transitions requires an integrative approach under-scored by knowledge co-creation and collective learning. Based on insights from participatory approaches, we provide considerations for making these processes work and highlight areas that require further examination |
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| spelling | CGSpace1755972025-11-12T04:48:45Z Key narratives around agroecological transitions. A systematic literature review of the current debate Mockshell, Jonathan Omulo, Godfrey Hidalgo, Francisco Quintero, Marcela Ritter, Thea Orjuela, Guillermo Place, Frank agriculture agroecology agrifood systems sustainability knowledge As agrifood systems face mounting socio-ecological challenges, agroecology is increasingly viewed as a comprehensive approach to achieving sustainability. However, the public debate over whether this is the most suitable approach or whether it is viable at a large scale remains open. Examining how this debate unfolds is crucial as it can shape the future of agrifood systems. This paper contributes by conducting a systematic literature review to identify key perspectives and actors shaping the public debate around agroecology. Perspectives are framed around three narratives labeled “supportive,” “skeptical,” and “pragmatic.” These narratives are articulated across sub-narratives in six highly debated areas: (1)initial transition costs, (2) input use and supply chain systems, (3) yield potential, (4) labor, (5) scalability, and (6) market access. The review also accounts for a broad group of actors participating in the debate from multiple – sometimes ambiguous and fluid – perspectives. The review shows that mobilizing the debate to enable agroecological transitions requires an integrative approach under-scored by knowledge co-creation and collective learning. Based on insights from participatory approaches, we provide considerations for making these processes work and highlight areas that require further examination 2025-07-01 2025-07-10T12:55:40Z 2025-07-10T12:55:40Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175597 en Open Access application/pdf Informa UK Limited Mockshell, J.; Omulo, G.; Hidalgo, F.; Quintero, M.; Ritter, T.; Orjuela, G.; Place, F. (2025) Key narratives around agroecological transitions. A systematic literature review of the current debate. Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems , Online first paper(2025-07-01). p. 1-26. ISSN: 2168-3565 |
| spellingShingle | agriculture agroecology agrifood systems sustainability knowledge Mockshell, Jonathan Omulo, Godfrey Hidalgo, Francisco Quintero, Marcela Ritter, Thea Orjuela, Guillermo Place, Frank Key narratives around agroecological transitions. A systematic literature review of the current debate |
| title | Key narratives around agroecological transitions. A systematic literature review of the current debate |
| title_full | Key narratives around agroecological transitions. A systematic literature review of the current debate |
| title_fullStr | Key narratives around agroecological transitions. A systematic literature review of the current debate |
| title_full_unstemmed | Key narratives around agroecological transitions. A systematic literature review of the current debate |
| title_short | Key narratives around agroecological transitions. A systematic literature review of the current debate |
| title_sort | key narratives around agroecological transitions a systematic literature review of the current debate |
| topic | agriculture agroecology agrifood systems sustainability knowledge |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175597 |
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