How can actors from diverse perspectives collaborate effectively in EP activities?
With such a broadly defined scope, ecoagriculture encompasses many different and often conflicting schools of thought. Currently collaborating partners differ sharply on issues such as the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), public protected areas vs. community-managed conservation, organic agriculture vs. use of agrochemical inputs, and the diversion of water for irrigation. Given these conflicts, it is often challenging to foster the cross-sectoral dialogue and collaboration necessary for ecoagriculture solutions to succeed. Nonetheless, EP believes that there are significant opportunities for productive dialogue, based on the foundation of mutually agreed rules and norms of engagement, including respect for diversity and self-determination. While we do not underestimate the challenges, a core purpose of Ecoagriculture Partners is to encourage agricultural and conservation sectors to work together. Our cross-sectoral learning and advocacy work helps make this happen.
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- How can actors from diverse perspectives collaborate effectively in EP activities?
