CIRAWA

On 17 October CIRAWA hosted a seminar as part of the PrAEctiCe Online Agroecology Summit! 🌱🌳 The seminar discussed soil health and water management in circular agriculture, as well as the support of small-holder farmers. A big thank you to everyone who attended! #Agroecology #SoilHealth #Agriculture

Are you registered yet for the PrAEctiCe Online Agroecology Summit on 17 October? 🌱🌳 The CIRAWA project will be presented in Parallel Session 3 (11:25-12:35), all about soil health and water management in circular agriculture. 🗓️ When? Thursday 17 October, 10 am – 4 pm EAT ⏰ 💻 Where? Online If you are an African or EU researcher, academic, government official, expert, or farmer engaged in advancing agroecological practices in Africa, don't miss this event! View the agenda and register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/edZebhDk

Over the past three months, CIRAWA has benefited from the Business Plan Development service provided by the EU Horizon Results Booster. This service has supported one of our key exploitation results (KER): developing strategies to improve seed quality 🌱 and resilience in the face of climate change. 🌍 Find more information about the Horizon Results Booster here: https://lnkd.in/dtJeARYy #horizonresultsbooster #TheBooster CARTIF NARI Mama MK. Manneh

The #PrAEctiCe 🌾🌍 #AgroecologySummit 🌱👩🌾, 17 October 2024, will evaluate actors, strategies and #technologies that help #farmers adapt to #climatechange, conserving drought-tolerant local #seeds and embracing agroecological #farmingpractices in Africa. If you are an African or #EU researcher, academic, government official, expert, or farmer engaged in advancing agroecological practices in #Africa register now. 🌍🌱✅ Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dnkpU3vc EURAXESS Africa Africa Agribusiness Academy(AAA)-Kenya AquaBioTech Group AQUAGRI Apodissi Steinbeis Europa Zentrum Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences Maseno University Makerere University Uganda Martyrs University RUFORUM Network Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania Knowledge and Technology Transfer Office at the University of Maribor University of Gothenburg Kenya Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development INCiTiS-FOOD CANALLS Project CIRAWA NATAE Project RURALITIES SophiA4Africa SEADE

Global food systems are in crisis. They contribute nearly a third of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbate social inequities, and drive biodiversity loss, water pollution, and land degradation—all while leaving over 800 million people hungry. To transform food systems in ways that benefit both people and nature, agroecology is gaining prominence as a powerful solution. This approach is inspired by natural ecosystems, combines local and scientific knowledge, and emphasizes the interconnectedness between plants, animals, humans, and the environment. 🔗: https://bit.ly/3EpRLab Check out this infographic to learn about the benefits of agroecology. #FoodLossAndWasteDay #FLWDay #Trees4Resilience #aeTPP

🚀 This week, CIRAWA took part in the OpenLivingLab Days 2024, hosted by ENoLL (European Network of Living Labs) in #Timisoara, Romania! On 26 September, Patricia Carbonell, Head of REVOLVE Barcelona, teamed up with Kiki Argyropoulou, Margherita T. Trestini, and Marilena Reinhard-Kolempas to lead an innovative #workshop titled "Deployment of Living Lab Approaches in Africa for Sustainable Agriculture". This session was developed in collaboration with CIRAWA’s sister projects NATAE, PrAEctiCe, and the CANALLS Project. 🌱 Participants explored the challenges and opportunities of using Living Labs in African #agroecosystems. Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of sustainable #foodsystems and #agroecology across rural communities through co-creation and multi-stakeholder collaboration. 🔗 Discover more about our initiatives and download our materials here: https://lnkd.in/eZQtQynW #SustainableAgriculture #LivingLabs #ClimateAction #CoCreation #FoodSystems #Africa

⌛ CANALLS is gearing up for OpenLivingLab Days 2024 in Timisoara, Romania! In collaboration with CIRAWA, NATAE, and PrAEctiCe Horizon Europe projects, we’re co-hosting a special workshop on "Deployment of Living Lab Approaches in Africa for Sustainable Agriculture" on September 26th, 14:00-15:30 at the ICAM Institute. Join us as we dive into the challenges and opportunities of implementing Living Labs in African #agroecosystems. Discover how we’re driving sustainable #foodsystems and #agroecology transitions across rural communities, with a focus on co-creation and multi-stakeholder collaboration. 🌱🤝Don’t miss this chance to connect and engage with experts and innovators shaping the future of agriculture in Africa! 🗓️ Date: 26 September 2024 🕒 Time: 14:00 – 15:30 📍 Location: ICAM Institute, Timisoara, Romania Learn more about the workshop and agenda here 🔗https://t.ly/wm9J7 #OpenLivingLabDays #SustainableAgriculture #LivingLabs #Agroecology #CANALLSproject #Africa #HorizonEurope CIRAD, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), University of Hohenheim, NIBIO Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research, Q-PLAN INTERNATIONAL, Rikolto, Université Catholique de Bukavu, Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board, APDIK RDC, African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS), Naturland e.V., ETH Zürich, AATF PrAEctiCe, CIRAWA, NATAE, BIO4Africa, Global Landscapes Forum (GLF), Biovision Foundation, Agroecology Map

🌐 CIRAWA brings together 14 partners from nine countries in Africa and Europe, each playing a vital role in advancing agroecology and sustainable farming. Let’s get to know them better! 👤 Who? The Universidad de Sevilla, Spain, is a key partner in the CIRAWA project, bringing its expertise in soil fertility and sustainable agriculture. 🔍 What do they do? The Universidad de Sevilla focuses on improving #SoilHealth by researching ways to enhance soil fertility and valorise agricultural waste. Their work is pivotal in reducing dependency on imported agricultural inputs, improving #soil management, and boosting crop productivity. 👉 Learn more about the Universidad de Sevilla here: https://www.us.es/

🌱 Agroecology offers a powerful solution to the challenges facing today’s food systems. While industrial agriculture has led to significant environmental damage, agroecology integrates ecological and social principles to create sustainable, fair, and resilient food systems. This approach empowers communities by combining local knowledge with science, addressing the root causes of environmental and social issues. 🌍 Stay tuned as we share more on the 10 elements of agroecology and how they can guide us toward a better future for farming and food! Find more information here: https://bit.ly/3xc1HjQ #Agroecology #SustainableFarming #CIRAWA #FoodSystems #ClimateAction

🌱 Did you see this insightful brochure by the CGIAR Initiative on Agroecology yet? It highlights agroecology transitions in 8 countries, including Senegal—one of CIRAWA’s focus areas. 🌍 Discover how local communities are co-designing resilient food systems through agroecological living landscapes (ALL), enhancing equity and sustainability for the future. This initiative reflects the power of collaboration between farmers, researchers, NGOs, and policymakers. Read more in this piece about Senegal here below, or click the link to explore more about the other countries! https://lnkd.in/enNuu6XQ #Agroecology #Sustainability #FoodSystems #Senegal CIRAD Institut Senegalais de Recherches Agricoles