Policy advocacy in Asia on agroecology
Project Title
Rights-based and Agroecological Initiatives for Sustainability and Equity in Asia (RAISE-Asia)
Location
Southeast and South Asia
Duration
Started in July 2021 and is scheduled to wind down in December 2024
Funding
Implemented by SEARICE with support from Stockholms universitet, SwedBio at Stockholm Resilience Centre, or SwedBio for short
Objectives
This Project aims to:
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contribute to enhancing the knowledge and capacities of civil society and peasants' organizations in Asia on peasants' rights;
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contribute to raising awareness of duty bearers in at least 12 countries in Asia on the important link of agroecology, right to food, and peasants' rights; and
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develop regional alliances towards joint global advocacy for agroecology and peasants' rights.
Merly Bacaocao, vice chairperson and Ate Nene, member, of Delcarmen Carmen Organic Farmers Association (DECOFA), President Roxas, North Cotabato Province, post their statement during the Plant Variety Protection campaign in Mindanao.