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A Case Study of the Bilim Community
Bucini, Gabriela Ledant, Caroline Anisimova, Maria Anderson, Colin Ferrante, Andrea Gradeci, Rozeta Atay, Arca Chitadze, Tea Devnosadze, Mariam Balogh, Lili
Bucini, Gabriela
Ledant, Caroline
Anisimova, Maria
Anderson, Colin
Ferrante, Andrea
Gradeci, Rozeta
Atay, Arca
Chitadze, Tea
Devnosadze, Mariam
Balogh, Lili
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Abstract
Bilim means knowledge. Eastern Europe and Central Asia are reservoirs of ancient knowledge of seeds,
crop varieties, traditional diets, animal breeding, and pastoralist practices - all woven into the fabric of
social life. Agroecology has found a place in this large geographic area and is offering a perspective for
organizations - mostly led by women - to consider, value and share that knowledge; start agroecology
schools; inspire one another to honor local practices; save seeds; and organize communities. The Bilim
Alliance is a grassroots network of agroecology organizations with a diversity of language, culture and
history which promotes cross-pollination of ideas. Engagement across the organizations has inspired
local actions and innovations that have strengthened agroecology in the region. This brief highlights
the importance of knowledge sharing, network organizing and trust building in an environment
marked by past and current wars. With its multiple voices, Bilim is evidence of the power of local
organizations and regional networks in advancing agroecology and food sovereignty.
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2024-11
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Bucini, G., Ledant, C., Anisimova, M., Anderson, C., Ferrante, A., Gradeci, R., Atay, A., Chitadze, T., Devnosadze, M., Balogh, L., & Baymakova, G. (2024, November 5). A Case Study of the Bilim Community. Perspectives on Agroecology Transitions – No. 6. Agroecology and Livelihoods Collaborative (ALC), University of Vermont