Asia-Pacific Delegates Gather in Laos’ Vientiane to Advance Agroecology at TARASA25
The international conference “Transitioning Towards Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture: A Contribution to Food Systems Transformation (TARASA25)” is taking place in Vientiane from 25 to 27 November.
The three-day gathering brings together researchers, farmers, policymakers, youth leaders, civil society representatives, and private-sector actors from across the Asia-Pacific to share knowledge, innovations, and strategies for sustainable food systems.
On 24 November, a pre-event, introduced the newly adopted ASEAN Agroecology Guidelines, marking an important step in harmonizing sustainable agriculture practices across the region.
Agroecology, a holistic approach integrating science, traditional knowledge, and social innovation, aims to make farming productive, equitable, and resilient. Rooted in FAO’s ten principles, it promotes biodiversity, recycling, efficiency, and co-creation of knowledge to shift agriculture from input-intensive systems toward regenerative, inclusive, and climate-resilient models.