The Life-Giving Agriculture movement is a grassroots movement that promotes sustainable agriculture practices to promote healthy ecosystems, support rural communities, and achieve sustainable livelihoods in Asia. The Life-Giving Agriculture movement promotes agro-ecology, which stresses the integration of ecological principles into farming practices such as composting, crop rotation, and intercropping, all of which promote soil health and crop yield, and reduce the need for chemical inputs. The movement also encourages the use of locally adapted crop varieties and the preservation of traditional knowledge. The movement is rooted in the support and advancement of small-scale farmers and rural communities through providing access to credit, promoting farmer-led research and innovation, and investing in rural infrastructure such as roads and irrigation systems.

The Life-Giving Agriculture movement is gaining momentum in Asia, as more and more farmers and communities recognise the benefits of sustainable agriculture practices. The movement has been successful in promoting sustainable agriculture practices in rural areas, improving food security, providing sustainable livelihoods for farmers and communities, and even contributing to the health and resilience of ecosystems.

The Churcha session on ‘Resilience of Ecosystems for the Sustainability of Creation: Towards Life-Giving Agriculture in Asia’ will explore the role and responsibilities of churches in addressing sustainable livelihood in Asia and advocacy towards food for all.