OVERVIEW
The theme of this year’s Agroecology Europe Forum is Transformation in Action. This theme reflects our vision to make the Forum a meeting place where we gather the European agroecology movement – and dedicated allies – to take action for the transformation of our food systems. We want to highlight collaboration, integration and bold solutions as the way forward.
The programme is the result of a co-creational process, with more than 130 contributors and 70 sessions. The programme is designed as a 3-day workshop, where each day has its own theme.
DAY 1
We delve into the visions of agroecology through future thinking and visionary work, and immerse into the mindset and culture shifts required for the agroecological transformation, such as intersectionality, social justice and equity.
DAY 2
Exploring transformative pathways
We branch off into the many possibilities that agroecology proposes to food systems transformation, to tackle challenges and to explore, develop and showcase solutions. The second day includes seven transformative pathways, co-organised by our partners.
Agroecological food production on field, farm, community, landscape and system level. Explore the outcomes of an agroecological transition – what do the production systems look like and what does the food taste like? Dive into the connection between planetary health, soil health and human health. Explore practical examples of seeds of change happening right now.
Moving towards long-term perspectives in food systems. Consideration of the possibilities in blue and green perennial production systems – from cereals, agroforestry and animal integration to fishing, herding and foraging, and beyond. The effects perenniality has on other sectors in the food system, and what kind of support is needed for it to grow and thrive.
Economic theories, business models and practices for agroecology and food systems transformation – from small businesses to communities and whole societies. Includes key issues of economic viability, innovation and entrepreneurship, land ownership, generational shifts, the true value of food, collective solutions, finance, philanthropy, governance, and more.
Highlighting the social and cultural meanings of the agroecological transformation for citizens and communities in the urban and the rural. Spanning topics such as human relations, democracy, philosophy, spirituality, rights, values, morality, mobilisation and organisation, the role of media, art and communication in the context of agroecological food systems.
Focus on current policy opportunities and challenges to support an agroecological transformation on local, regional, national and international levels in Europe and beyond. For example, public governance, regulations, strategies, urban/rural planning, CAP, and more.
Developing transformative agroecological education and research, both formal and informal. Including, for example, experiential and social learning, pedagogy, critical and applicable research, farmer-to-farmer learning, farmer-to-researcher collaborations, extension services, and creating synergies across the continent to cultivate next generation agroecologists.
Creating the fundament for the establishment of a Nordic agroecology network, digging into the opportunities and challenges of an agroecological transition in the Nordic territory. We learn from, and build on, the experiences from the 1st International Congress of Mediterranean Agroecology.
DAY 3
MOVING INTO ACTION
We come together, look ahead and move forward! Bring back learnings from the previous days of the Forum and work out concrete steps for taking action. We end the Agroecology Forum on a hopeful, joyous and festive note!
Evening programmes
After our full-day programmes come the evenings! The Agroecology Europe Forum 2025 will host evening programmes on both Day 1 and 2, offering a more casual, social and interactive setting for our participants to come together. During the evenings we will mingle, eat dinner, connect and talk.
On Day 3, we’re especially excited to announce that Alnarp’s Agroecology farm is hosting their annual Harvest fest as the Forum’s official afterparty. Join us at the farm and celebrate the end of a beautiful gathering and harvest time together with the local community.
Exhibition hall
The two-floor foyer of our venue will be turned into a dynamic and diverse exhibition hall for the duration of the Agroecology Europe Forum 2025. The hall will host a variety of scientific posters, information stands by organisations and projects, as well as artistic exhibitions. At the exhibition hall, you can come and go as you please, look, read and learn about something new and inspiring.
The exhibition hall will also be the center of our evening programmes.
Do you want to exhibit? We still have spots left, contact us!
Meal court
The food at the Agroecology Europe Forum 2025 will be served in our Meal court, curated by Reformaten. In the Meal court, the social and cultural importance of food, served as a meal and shared between people, will be emphasised and honored. That is why we have also planned for extra long lunch breaks, so that we all can take time and appreciate the food and the company. More information will be coming soon!