Across Central America, locally led agroecological initiatives are restoring soils and food systems while creating opportunities for young people, strengthening livelihoods, improving health, advancing gender equity, and helping communities adapt to a changing climate.

Through the voices of practitioners and young leaders from across the region, this interactive fishbowl conversation will explore agroecology as a powerful intersection between issues that philanthropy often addresses in silos. Participants will hear practical examples from the field, exchange perspectives with speakers and peers, and reflect on where agroecology connects with their own funding priorities. Agroecology can be a powerful lever for multiple philanthropic goals—and participants will leave with concrete ideas for how funders can support locally led solutions and help them scale to create more resilient communities across Central America.