Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pandey, Ananya Title A name given to the resource Agroecological transformation through farmers' empowerment and IP reform: A human rights-based approach Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Social System Reforms to Achieve Global Sustainability;pp.1-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-1280-4.ch001" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-1280-4.ch001</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105008361228?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105008361228?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Pandey A., Christ University, Bangalore, India Description An account of the resource The transition to agroecology is essential for achieving sustainable food systems, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience. However, dominant intellectual property (IP) regimes often marginalize small-scale farmers by restricting seed sovereignty and traditional knowledge systems. By recognizing farmers' rights to seeds, knowledge, and fair market access, IP policies can shift from corporate-driven monopolization to collective stewardship models. The chapter advocates for a multi-stakeholder approach that integrates legal, economic, and ecological dimensions, ensuring that farmers' empowerment is at the core of agroecological transitions. By embedding human rights in IP governance, policymakers can foster more just, resilient, and biodiversity-rich food systems, ultimately advancing the global movement for agroecological transformation. This chapter argues that a human rights-based approach to IP reform can empower farmers as key agents of agroecological transformation. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-833731282-8; 979-833731280-4; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online