The grants were awarded to two members from Cambodia, two members from Laos, and three members from Vietnam. Each initiative addresses a specific topic, aligning with the goals of the Call for Proposal and contributing to the advancement of agroecology and sustainable food systems. The ALiSEA Network, consisting of organizations and individuals committed to sustainable agriculture and food systems, plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. The Small Grant Facilitation program was designed to empower ALiSEA members and their partners, supporting them in their efforts to address the pressing challenges faced by agricultural communities in the Sub-Mekong Region.

In Cambodia:

• Research and demonstration of climate-resilient and agro-ecological cashew nuts production: HEKS/EPER Cambodia, co-implementing with Agrismart Innovation Co., ltd and Kompong Thom Provincial Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
• Multidimensional Evaluation of Agroecology (MuLAgE) in Battambang province, Cambodia: Ecosystem Services and Land Use (ECOLAND), co-implementing with Royal University of Agriculture (RUA)

In Laos:

• Link and learn agroecology from the field: CLICK, co-implementing with Department of Technical Extension and Agro-Processing (DTEAP)
• Promotion of renewable energy into agriculture post-harvesting for smallholders: Community Development and Environment Association (CDEA), co-implementing with Thongmang Organic Agriculture Cooperative

In Vietnam: 

• Strengthening community capacity in monitoring pesticides use and promoting  agroecology for a non-toxic environment: Research Centre for Gender, Family and Environment in Development (CGFED), co-implementing with PAN Asia Pacific (PANAP)
• Supporting the transition towards more diversified farming system by developing experimental cultivation of native medicinal herbs and edible herbs on upland farming areas: Social Policy Ecology Research Institute (SPERI), co-implementing with Farmer Union of the Po E commune
• Eco-weed control: a participatory experiment on PGS organic vegetable farms: Center for Agricultural Research and Ecological Studies (CARES), co-implementing with Field Crops Research Institute (FCRI)

These grants reflect the diverse range of topics and approaches within the field of agroecology. They not only contribute to the development and dissemination of innovative agroecological practices but also provide valuable insights into the performance and impacts of agricultural and food systems initiatives implemented by ALiSEA members.

For detailed information, please visit ALiSEA Small Grant Facilitation 2022 .