“Economics & Agroecology” Webinar

Webinar held on 22 June 2026, 16:00-17:30 (CET)

How can we assess the socio-economic performance of agroecology? What does economic success mean in the context of sustainable food systems? And what can scientific evidence tell us about agroecological transitions?

On 22 June 2026, Agroecology Europe hosted a public webinar exploring the links between economics and agroecology through research, evidence, and practical examples.

The webinar featured the following presentations:

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Scientific Evidence on the Socio-Economic Performance of Agroecology

Presented by Alexander Wezel, President of Agroecology Europe, Lead Scientist at the Centre for Living Agroecology and Food Systems, and Head of Research at Institut Supérieur d’Agriculture Rhône-Alpes.

The Evolution of the Concept of Economics in Relation to Agroecology

Presented by Noelia Parajuá Carpintero, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of A Coruña, and researcher at Interuniversity Research Centre for Atlantic Cultural Landscapes.

Socio-Economic Effects of Agroecological Transition in the Global South: Meta-Analysis

Presented by Carlo Rega, Coordinator of the EU Knowledge Centre for Global Food and Nutrition Security.

Recording

The webinar was recorded and can be watched below.