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Journal Articles Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems Year : 2023

Typology and social network of grassroots initiatives that promote agroecology in Mexico

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The study aims to typify the diversity of grassroots initiatives in Mexico, the circumstances (e.g. historical, social, ecological) in which they emerge, and the roles and power relationships they establish with different stakeholders to promote agroecology. It addresses the need to comprehend how grassroots initiatives contribute to social change and the massification of agroecology in Mexico. Analysis was done using PCA and social network analysis from 167 surveys. Results show that grassroots initiatives impact 18 indigenous groups in the center and south of Mexico, and focus on eco-friendly production, social justice, popular education, and food markets. Initiatives started because of three tipping points that responded to neoliberal policies, relocating local food and massifying agroecology. There are 13 types of stakeholders that promote agroecology and influence grassroots initiatives.
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hal-04228534 , version 1 (04-10-2023)

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Claudia Fernández González, Hermilio Navarro Garza, Juan Felipe Núñez Espinoza, Miguel Ángel Escalona Aguilar, Ma Antonia Pérez Olvera, et al.. Typology and social network of grassroots initiatives that promote agroecology in Mexico. Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, In press, pp.1-33. ⟨10.1080/21683565.2023.2253760⟩. ⟨hal-04228534⟩
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