EcoAgriculture Partners

We ask you to join us and actualize our vision for a better future—a future where poverty is reduced, nature is preserved, and the planet thrives. When people come together to work towards a shared vision for a sustainable and equitable future, everyone benefits. We are all stakeholders in the well-being of our respective landscapes, but we are also stakeholders at the global level in the well-being of our planet. Integrated landscape management is an increasingly popular approach to addressing our planet’s land use, climate change, food security, and water access challenges. But how can we explain the concept to newcomers? This animated explainer captures the core elements of what ILM looks like in practice. #sustainability #ilm #holisticlanduse #landscape #collaboration #ecoagriculture

Tune into this month's webinar cohosted by us, 1000 Landscapes For 1 Billion People, and Regen10. We'll be discussing how landscape management is the nature-based solution that can supercharge regenerative agriculture's impacts on climate change, biodiversity loss, and poverty. You won't want to miss this conversation if you're involved in public policy, finance, supply chain sustainability, or land management and planning!

EcoAgriculture Partners is excited to tune into this important webinar, which is hosted by our partners in the Latin American Model Forest Network and WRI in honor of International Women's Day. ??? Webinar: Women and Landscape Governance – Progress and Challenges in LAC ??? This International Women’s Day, join us in exploring the intersections of gender equity, forest conservation, and landscape restoration across Latin America and the Caribbean. ?? Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 ? Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (GMT -5) ?? Format: Virtual ?? Simultaneous translation: Available in Portuguese and English Key Topics Include: ?? Integrating a Gender Perspective in the Latin American Model Forest Network ?? Mayan Identity, Women, and Governance in Guatemala ?? Youth Redefined with Gender Perspectives in the Amazon ?? Urban and Rural Challenges for Women's Inclusion in Andes Governance How to Join: Register here:?https://lnkd.in/eqUHiY7q Organized by the Red Latinoamericana de Bosques Modelo, World Resources Institute Colombia, and Initiative 20x20 with support from the Government of Canada and the FLR Hub Project. ?????????? Together, let’s build more inclusive governance for our landscapes. #WomenInAction #ModelForests #InclusiveGovernance #InternationalWomensDay #Conservation #ForestRestoration #20x20 #WRIColombia #Canada

EcoAgriculture Partners is a U.S.-based nonprofit working in landscapes worldwide to boost livelihoods and local economies while restoring nature. We stand with communities and partners to oppose the sweeping cuts in international aid. For decades, U.S. leadership in global development has fueled economic growth and ecosystem regeneration while reducing conflict and enhancing American prosperity and security—achievements now at risk. The recent decision to dismantle key federal offices and functions jeopardizes these accomplishments and undermines the core values that bind us as a nation. Government and independent data also indicate that international development is not charity but a critical investment. Studies show that development assistance boosts economic output in emerging markets, eases conflicts in fragile states, and supports American industries by recirculating funds into the domestic economy. The U.S. federal government appears intent on retreating from its leadership role. We sincerely regret this hurried withdrawal from the global stage and express our solidarity with all those affected. We urge policymakers to reverse these cuts and restore America’s commitment to international engagement. EcoAg’s work demands a long-term view of politics and policy. While some development funding models alienate communities, today’s upheaval offers an opportunity to decentralize power, strengthen local governance, and create sustainable solutions. Modern community-led solutions like landscape management can bridge agricultural productivity, economic stability, and environmental resilience to safeguard and even bolster U.S. interests. In response to U.S. budget cuts, a broad stakeholder coalition must step forward to build agile, locally driven systems that deliver lasting benefits for society and the environment. We call on philanthropists and the private sector to endure the short-term shifting of political winds and join this long-term partnership to invest in innovative, community-focused funding models that yield enduring impact and returns. We remain committed to fostering inclusive landscape partnerships that transcend partisanship. Together, an alliance of the willing can ensure that America’s global leadership continues to generate prosperity at home and stability abroad, forging a future where thriving, allied global communities underpin a thriving America and a just, secure world. Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/g8b3MWCa ?? Join the conversation: How can we work together to strengthen locally driven solutions in this time of upheaval? Comment below! ??

We are honored to collaborate with India's Common Ground Initiative, a coalition of 58 organizations dedicated to addressing the intertwined crises of livelihoods, climate, and equity through a system-wide collaborative action framework. This initiative focuses on: ?? Strengthening grassroots actors and amplifying the voices of local communities, especially women. ?? Embedding ecological and social considerations into policies, programs, and investments. ?? Promoting equitable negotiations between rural communities and markets. ?? Building a responsive social infrastructure by connecting diverse actors for coherent action. Learn about the movement for the "ecological commons" to address linked crises of livelihoods, climate, and equity through this short illustrated film. Watch how the Common Ground Initiative is driving real change: https://lnkd.in/ghGt9svi ?? Join us in supporting India's transition to a thriving, regenerative future. Do you support the Common Ground Initiative's work? Tell us how in the conversation below! ??

???? EcoAgriculture Partners em a??o! ?? Estamos muito felizes em ver a 7a Feira de Bioeconomia da Floresta Modelo Amazonas Tapajós ganhar destaque na mídia! O evento foi um marco para fortalecer a bioeconomia local e promover práticas sustentáveis na Amaz?nia. Esse evento importante foi possível gra?as ao financiamento do Projeto Semente da Rede Internacional de Florestas Modelo, que a EcoAgriculture Partners está liderando para apoiar solu??es sustentáveis de paisagem em todo o mundo. Parabéns aos nossos parceiros incríveis que tornaram este evento possível! ???? Juntos, estamos capacitando comunidades, fortalecendo cadeias produtivas sustentáveis e promovendo um futuro mais verde para todos. ?? Leia a matéria completa e ajude-nos a espalhar essa iniciativa inspiradora! Compartilhe! ?? https://lnkd.in/gW5ejX-h O Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) tornou este programa possível. Também queremos agradecer à International Model Forest Network e à Red Latinoamericana de Bosques Modelo por esta colabora??o. ?? Vamos juntos fortalecer a bioeconomia e a gest?o integrada da paisagem! #Bioeconomia #Amaz?niaSustentável #Gest?oIntegrada #EcoAgriculture #FlorestaModelo

?? Big news! EcoAg is honored to be included on Food Tank's list of 125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025! ???? As we move deeper into 2025, this recognition fuels our mission to advance regenerative agriculture, resilient food systems, and nature-based solutions. We’re in incredible company—congratulations to all the changemakers shaping the future of food! Check out the full list here: https://lnkd.in/eEgwZezV Here’s to a year of bold action to transform food systems for the better and lasting impact. Let’s grow together! ????

Recent analyses highlight that forests, grasslands, plants, and soils store twice as much carbon as all oil, gas, and coal reserves combined. However, unsustainable land use is turning these vital carbon sinks into emission sources. To address this, annual investments in nature-based solutions must nearly triple to $542 billion by 2030. Notably, only 20% of current funding reaches developing countries, which hold 90% of the opportunity for impactful action. https://lnkd.in/eyB9E7iv At EcoAgriculture Partners, we are committed to promoting sustainable land use and integrated landscape management to enhance biodiversity and combat climate change. Discover how our initiatives are contributing to a sustainable future: EcoAgriculture.org

We are excited to share that EcoAgriculture Partners and its partners are supporting the governance framework for over 70,000 hectares in the Pantanal – Pantanal Model Landscape – with the goal of ensuring integrated and sustainable landscape-level management.

?? A New Chapter of Leadership at EcoAgriculture Partners ?? After two decades of extraordinary leadership, EcoAgriculture Partners founder Dr. Sara Scherr has stepped down as president and CEO. Under Sara's visionary guidance, we've become a global leader in landscape-based sustainable development and nature restoration. Sara's legacy as a pioneer of the landscape movement has laid the foundation for a brighter, more sustainable future for people and nature. She will remain connected to EcoAg as a board member and a champion for the organization and integrated landscape management. As we enter 2025, we're thrilled to welcome Graham Wood as interim president and CEO. With decades of experience in sustainable development, Graham will ensure continuity and lead us into an exciting new chapter. To Sara: Thank you for your tireless dedication, groundbreaking vision, and transformative impact on communities and ecosystems worldwide! We're grateful for all you've done and for carrying on your mission wearing a new hat. Join us in celebrating Sara's contributions and welcoming Graham! ?? ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gsAxAXmY