Agroecology Europe

What Agroecology Europe does

Agroecology Europe (AISBL) is a Belgian non-profit international association registered in Brussels (enterprise number 0668.428.681), founded to place agroecology high on the European agenda for sustainable farming and food systems. The organization operates as a knowledge, advocacy, and network platform that brings together farmers, researchers, activists, youth, and policymakers across Europe. Its core offerings include OASIS — a digital farm-level assessment tool structured around the 13 principles of agroecology — the biennial Agroecology Europe Forum (held in France, Greece, Spain, Hungary, and most recently Malmö in 2025 with over 400 delegates), the Agroecology Europe Youth Network (300+ members), a mapping platform of agroecology initiatives, and a publication suite spanning position papers, policy briefs, the Young Europeans' Manifesto for Agroecology, and quarterly newsletters. AEEU is also a consortium partner on Horizon Europe projects including HuMUS, URBANE, and Path2DEA, and collaborates with the FAO on agroecological assessment frameworks.

Revenue mechanics reflect the non-profit model: recurring organizational and individual membership fees, EU project funding (Horizon Europe and the LIFE program), foundation grants from Fondation de France and the European Climate Foundation, and paid attendance at biennial Forums, workshops, and webinars. The association's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, anchored by biennial Forums, the Youth Network, working groups on Biodiversity, Gender & Intersectionality, and International topics, webinars, and formal engagement with EU institutions including the European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF, joined in 2025), the EU CAP Network, and direct policy dialogue with DG AGRI and Commissioner Christophe Hansen. Leadership includes Alexander Wezel as President (also Lead Scientist at ISARA Rhône-Alpes), Lili Balogh as President of the Hungarian Agroecology Network Association and AEEU President, board members Ole Ostermann and Olivier Lefebvre, Executive Director Henriette Christensen, and coordinators for the Youth Network and Intersectionality Working Group.

Name

Agroecology Europe

Legal name

AISBL Agroecology Europe

Website

https://agroecology-europe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Agroecology Europe is a Belgian non-profit association promoting agroecology through research, advocacy, biennial forums, and farmer and youth networks. It serves farmers, researchers, activists, and EU policymakers, operating the OASIS assessment tool and engaging EU institutions including EBAF and DG AGRI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Policy Advocacy

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Fair Trade, Food Access, Regenerative) (BPAGALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI), Sustainability & ESG / Carbon & Conservation Program Advisory (AFACAJAF), Soil Health & Regenerative Agronomy Consulting (AFACABAA), Sustainable/Regenerative Agriculture & Conservation Practices (EDAOAOAO)

Keywords

• Agroecology association
• Sustainable agriculture advocacy
• Farm transition assessment
• EU agricultural policy
• Food systems network

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Agroecology Europe generates revenue through organizational and individual membership fees. Members receive services including access to documents, newsletters, event information, and participation in working groups and the association's governance.
2. EU project funding: Agroecology Europe participates in EU-funded research projects (e.g., Horizon Europe, LIFE program) as a partner or consortium member, receiving funding for its activities related to project objectives, dissemination, and policy engagement.
3. Forum and event participation fees: Revenue generated from paid attendance at the biennial Agroecology Europe Forums and other organized events, workshops, and webinars.
4. Foundation and philanthropic support: Financial support from the Fondation de France, European Climate Foundation, and other foundations that support activities related to agroecological transition, research, education, and policy advocacy.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Agroecology Europe is a European non-profit association that promotes agroecology as a science, practice, and social movement through knowledge sharing, advocacy, events, and member services. Its core sellable offerings include the OASIS farm-transition assessment tool, the biennial Agroecology Europe Forum, the digital Mapping of Agroecology Initiatives platform, topical webinars, and membership-based access to working groups and policy engagement.

Product overview

Agroecology Europe is a European association that promotes agroecology as a science, practice, and social movement. Its core offerings include OASIS, an assessment tool for evaluating farm progress toward agroecological transitions based on 13 principles; the biennial Agroecology Europe Forum for knowledge-sharing among stakeholders; a digital mapping platform for agroecology initiatives across Europe; webinars on agroecological topics; and the Youth Network for engaging young people in policy advocacy. The association also publishes position papers, policy briefs, newsletters, and maintains working groups focused on areas such as biodiversity and gender intersectionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OASIS (Online Assessment for Sustainable food Systems) Digital assessment tool that evaluates a farm at any given point in time against the 13 principles of agroecology and tracks progress toward full agroecological transition through repeated assessments. Used by farmers and researchers across Europe and extended to Africa via the URBANE Horizon project for Decision Support System development.
• Agroecology Europe Forum (biennial conference) Biennial in-person conference that brings together farmers, researchers, activists, and policymakers for knowledge sharing, showcase of success stories, and acceleration of agroecological transitions. Held in France, Greece, Spain, Hungary, Sweden (Malmö 2025 with 400+ delegates), with the next edition planned for 2027.
• Mapping of Agroecology Initiatives (Agroecology for Europe Hub & Map) Digital mapping platform that documents and connects agroecology initiatives across Europe, including the Europe-wide Hub & Map, EU-country initiatives, and country-level hubs (e.g., Hungary). Used by researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to identify and link agroecological projects.
• Webinars Online educational events exploring agroecological themes such as Economics & Agroecology, climate change impacts, and agroecological assessment tools, often featuring expert speakers from research and practice.
• Agroecology Europe Youth Network (AEEUYN) Network and collective of over 300 young people (farmers, students, researchers, activists, practitioners) engaged in transforming European food systems through agroecology principles, policy advocacy (including Youth Policy Dialogues with the European Commission), mapping initiatives, and capacity building, coordinated by Cristina Laurenti.
• Organizational and individual membership Recurring membership program offering organizational members (e.g., EU Farms, ARYAM, Terre & Humanisme) and individual members access to working groups, events, publications, EU policy engagement, and the AEEU network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ delegates at Forum 2025 in Malmö, the largest yet organized
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgroecology Europe and FAO co-organised a workshop at the Oxford Real Farming Conference on assessment tools for agroecology. Both organisations presented their respective tools (OASIS and TAPE) and committed to continued exchange and collaboration on improving and developing assessment frameworks. The collaboration focuses on knowledge co-creation and global evidence on agroecology.
• MiljöMatematikmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiljöMatematik Malmö AB served as the project coordinator for the Agroecology Europe Forum 2025 in Malmö, Sweden. The organisation worked with AEEU to design and deliver the co-created programme including keynote speakers, workshops, field visits, and artistic exhibitions.
• AlbaecosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbaeco provided support for the Agroecology Europe Forum 2025 in Malmö, Sweden, alongside MiljöMatematik and AEEU.
• Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences supported the Agroecology Europe Forum 2025 in Malmö as part of the organizing consortium.
• Malmö municipalitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMalmö municipality provided support for the Agroecology Europe Forum 2025, with the Malmö Declaration being presented to the city at the Forum's conclusion.
• Path2DEA projectmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgroecology Europe promoted agroecology within the Horizon project Path2DEA, culminating in a final conference in Brussels. Path2DEA explored how digitalisation fits within agroecology.
• HuMUS project (Horizon Europe)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgroecology Europe contributes to the HuMUS (Healthy Soils for Sustainable Food and Agriculture) project, a Horizon Europe initiative. The association participated in the HuMUS final conference in Brussels and is involved in advancing participatory soil health governance. The Communication Officer position is primarily dedicated to HuMUS.
• URBANE project (Horizon Europe)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgroecology Europe participates in the URBANE Horizon Research programme where OASIS is used with farmers in Africa to assess their activities and help develop a Decision Support System (DSS).
• European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgroecology Europe has officially joined the European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF), a key advisory group to the European Commission, enabling direct engagement in EU agricultural and food policy development.
• Slow FoodmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgroecology Europe co-published a joint press release with Slow Food on the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture, calling for greater ambition in EU agricultural policy.
• EU CAP NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgroecology Europe participates in the EU CAP Network, specifically in the Agriculture and Biodiversity Thematic Group which includes 30-40 stakeholders from academia, agricultural institutions, and civil society.
• European Commission Directorates-General (DG AGRI, DG ENV, DG SANTE, DG INTPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgroecology Europe engages regularly with multiple DGs of the European Commission, including hosting policy makers from DG AGRI, DG ENV, DG SANTE, and DG INTPA at farm visits and events. Direct engagement includes Youth Policy Dialogues with Commissioner Christophe Hansen.
• IFOAM EUsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-signed the Youth Declaration on the Inclusion of Young Voices in EU Agricultural Policymaking alongside eight other youth organisations.
• Terraé (Belgian agroecology platform)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgroecology Europe and Terraé co-organised a one-day visit to three agroecological farms in Wallonia, Belgium, connecting EU Commission policy makers with concrete agroecological initiatives.
• Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad (FAUNS), SerbiasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgroecology Europe member Prof. Dr Srđan Šeremešić developed a programme of events on Advancing Agroecology at FAUNS, featuring AEEU President Alexander Wezel. The collaboration combined lectures, discussions, and field visits showcasing agroecological practices in Serbia.
• ISARA LyonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialists from ISARA Lyon participated in the agroecology events at the University of Novi Sad, Serbia, organised in collaboration with Agroecology Europe.
• Our memberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgroecology Europe comprises organisational members including EU Farms, ARYAM, and Terre & Humanisme, as well as individual members. The association supports member organisations through networking, EU project collaboration, policy advocacy, and visibility at the European level.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Soil Association: UK-based charity promoting organic and sustainable farming, food, and forestry. Comparable as a longer-established sustainability-focused membership organization with certification, policy, and farmer-support services overlapping AEEU's mission.
• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): UN agency leading global agroecology work, including the TAPE assessment tool. AEEU co-organized an FAO workshop on agroecology assessment tools at the Oxford Real Farming Conference and is collaborating with FAO on assessment frameworks.

Direct peers

• Slow Food: Global movement for good, clean, and fair food, headquartered in Italy with strong EU policy engagement. Co-published a joint press release with AEEU on the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture, signaling direct overlap in food-systems advocacy.
• ARC2020 (Agricultural and Rural Convention): European civil society alliance working on agricultural, rural, and food policy. Comparable to AEEU as a multi-stakeholder advocacy platform engaging EU policymakers on sustainable agriculture.
• IFOAM EU: The European umbrella organization for organic agriculture, also advocating for agroecology within EU policy. Directly comparable to Agroecology Europe in mission, EU policy engagement, and membership-association structure.
• European Coordination Via Campesina: European farmers' movement promoting agroecology, food sovereignty, and small-scale farming. Operates as a direct peer in EU policy advocacy on CAP reform and small-farmer interests alongside AEEU.

Regional players

• Nourish Scotland: Scottish charity advocating for agroecology and food justice. Comparable as a national-scale agroecology membership/advocacy organization but with a regional UK/Scotland focus rather than pan-European.

Emerging players

• Regeneration International: Global coalition promoting regenerative agriculture and food systems. Operates in adjacent space to AEEU, with overlap on soil health and farmer-led transition, though framed around 'regenerative' rather than agroecology.
• Cultivate!: European movement of food sovereignty and agroecology activists and organizations. Comparable as a European civil-society network advocating agroecology and grassroots alternatives to industrial food systems.

Others

• EBAF (European Board on Agriculture and Food): Formal advisory group to the European Commission on agriculture and food policy. AEEU is a member of EBAF; EBAF itself is an institutional venue rather than a peer, but is comparable as a policy-aggregation platform AEEU participates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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