Policy Integration through Agroecology Law and Policy
Creating enabling legal and institutional frameworks that embed agroecological principles into public policy and governance systems.
Introduction
This pillar focuses on creating an enabling legal and institutional framework that embeds agroecological principles into the core of public policy and governance. Through the formulation and implementation of Agroecology Laws and Policies, governments establish formal recognition, budgetary commitments, and regulatory standards.
Policy integration supports agroecological practices, enterprise development, environmental stewardship, and inclusive food systems. It ensures that investments in soil health, youth extension, traceability, nutrition, and finance are not isolated initiatives but components of a coherent, system-wide transformation agenda.
Policy provides the certainty, coordination, and accountability that investors and development actors require. Without a clear legal framework, investments risk fragmentation, misalignment, or reversal due to policy shifts or weak institutional support. Agroecology laws provide the mandate for cross-sectoral action.
Key Activities
Critical Data Sets
Policy and legal inventories (national, county, sectoral)
Budget allocation and expenditure tracking for agroecology
Impact assessments of existing laws and programs
Stakeholder mapping and participation records in policy processes
Cross-sectoral indicators for food, health, environment, and finance integration
Governance performance metrics (compliance, enforcement, decentralization)
Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks with feedback loops
Timeline
2-5 years for comprehensive implementation