Better Use of Biodiversity for Agro-Ecological Transition: A Synthesis of the ‘Use Biodiversity’ Workshop

This paper synthesizes the outcomes of the ‘Use Biodiversity’ workshop, exploring how agroecological principles can be implemented through a deeper understanding of biological and biogeochemical processes. It reviews case studies demonstrating the reintroduction and management of cultivated and associated biodiversity across scales from field to landscape. The authors highlight the role of agroecological modelling and information technologies in sharing data, diagnosing biodiversity status, and guiding decision-making. The synthesis also discusses how diverse species combinations and genetic resources can optimize limited resources, improve system resilience, and calls for enhanced stakeholder consultation, updated training programs, and renewed agricultural advisory services.