Himalayan Agroecology Initiative: Pioneering Sustainable Food Systems in the ​​Himalayas

This multi-stakeholder initiative – backed by the global think tank ‘World Future Council’ and ‘IFOAM – Organics International’ (a global network of organic farmers, processors, retailers, academics and researchers) -will enhance biodiversity, support sustainable agricultural practices and foster stronger value chains.

The HAI partners will develop comprehensive and tailored roadmaps for the three countries through a series of consultations and a national consultation in the capital cities of each country later this year. The final roadmaps will be rolled out at an international conference in 2025.

“Establishing agroecology and sustainable food systems has been the core spirit of IFOAM, which we are excited to upscale with the World Future Council and our partners in the Himalayan region to establish food systems that are resilient to climate change and beneficial for smallholder farmers’ livelihoods,” said Ravi R. Prasad, Executive Director of IFOAM.

Aiming to create a flagship for the expansion of sustainable food systems, the the Himalayan Agroecology Initiative ​​focuses on collaborative planning and stakeholder engagement, underscoring its potential to positively impact the region’s agricultural landscapes.