Agroecology/UNDFF Campaign
Program Info
AsiaDHRRA has brokered a clear and better understanding of agroecology (AE) advocacy through networking, partnerships, and platform engagement in the region.
In 2022, AsiaDHRRA co-organized regional consultations promoting AE to educational institutions and public spending on transitions to AE and agroecological practices.
In addition, AsiaDHRRA organized an e-learning exchange on Rural Development and Transitions (ALERT), which was participated partners in the network namely, the DHRRAs, farmers’ organizations and development partners.
Furthermore, AsiaDHRRA has joined regional dialogues, forums, and coalitions advocating AE and partnered with the FAO and ASSET – Agroecology Safe Food System Transitions, to scale up Agrifood Systems Transformation through AE.
In 2024, AsiaDHRRA, through its partner DHRRAs in the network, recently organized national consultations to promote AE in the context of ASEAN in Cambodia, Lao PDR, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

A week-long gathering advocating agroecology organized in Vietnam
AsiaDHRRA participated in the Annual Members Forum Meeting and ASSET Regional Multistakeholder Workshop on ASEAN Policy Guidelines on Agroecology Transitions co-organized by the Agroecology TPP,

Grow Asia Partners’ Advisory Council Meeting
GrowAsia conducted its Partners’ Advisory Council meeting on February 13, 2025, via Zoom and Co-Chaired by Dr. Kanchana Wanichkorn of the ASEAN Secretariat and Ms.

Strengthening agricultural innovation systems – The DeSIRA CONNECT Days Asia & Pacific
From January 14 to 16, 2025, stakeholders from diverse groups and backgrounds gathered in Hanoi, Vietnam, to foster collaboration, share insights, and create policies at

Round-table discussion to facilitate co-creation of knowledge on Agroecology
AsiaDHRRA and the Southeast Asia Regional Initiatives for Community Empowerment (SEARICE) jointly organized an online discussion on “Facilitating Co-creation of Knowledge on Agroecology” on 25

Regional Workshop in Promoting Agroecology and Territorial Rural Development
AsiaDHRRA and Bina Desa jointly organized a regional workshop on “Promoting Agroecology (AE) Transition and Territorial Approach in Rural Development (TRD) in the ASEAN Region”

Partnerships advocating and documenting successful family farming programs in select ASEAN countries
AsiaDHRRA is conducting a series of round table consultations with its partner DHRRAs and farmer organizations in the network to assess the status of United