Abstract
The prevailing food production paradigm is both unsustainable and unjust, which has prompted the spotlight on alternatives like Indigenous and Agroecological Production Systems. Yet, these long-standing practices, often employed by marginalized communities, risk being co-opted or instrumentalized by market forces, rather than effecting transformative change. Nevertheless, certain actors persist in preserving and transmitting Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and AgroEcological Knowledge (AEK), acknowledging their inherent political significance. This resistance isn't confined to specific regions but manifests globally. Through a comparative analysis, this study aims to delve into the grassroots social mechanisms that facilitate the circulation of these knowledges. By comparing agroecology in Flanders with indigenous communities in the Peruvian Andes, the research seeks to highlight shared challenges and dynamics. Employing the everyday resistance framework, the study examines subtle yet impactful acts that sustain these systems in daily life. Embracing a decolonial and feminist intersectional lens, the project employs ethnographic tools, with a participatory action research approach. From these case studies, the research will contribute providing valuable policy recommendations for enhancing these initiatives.
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