Territorial resilience the third dimension of agroecological scaling approximations from three peasant experiences in the South of Mexico

In this paper we explore the depth dimension of agroecological scaling. Through interviews, focus groups and participant observation, we explore the link between agroecology and the recovery and maintenance of ecosystem functions through three case studies in peasant communities in southern Mexico. These communities have contrasting ecological, social and historical contexts, but all engage in autonomous initiatives for agroecology and nature protection. We found that agroecology deepens when rooted in a cultural matrix of peasant identity, spiritual values, and local institutions.

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Main Authors: Guzmán Luna, Alejandra Doctora autora 21734, Ferguson, Bruce G. Doctor 1967- autor 5468, Schmook, Birgit Inge Doctora autora 8472, Giraldo Palacio, Omar Felipe Doctor autor 12320, Aldasoro Maya, Elda Miriam Doctora autor 12523
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Language:eng
Subjects:Escalamiento agroecológico, Resiliencia territorial, Campesinos, Valores culturales, Agrobiodiversidad, Artfrosur,
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1080/21683565.2019.1622619
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Summary:In this paper we explore the depth dimension of agroecological scaling. Through interviews, focus groups and participant observation, we explore the link between agroecology and the recovery and maintenance of ecosystem functions through three case studies in peasant communities in southern Mexico. These communities have contrasting ecological, social and historical contexts, but all engage in autonomous initiatives for agroecology and nature protection. We found that agroecology deepens when rooted in a cultural matrix of peasant identity, spiritual values, and local institutions.