Agroecology Coalition’s Post

The African continent faces a number of complex challenges related to food security, climate change, and the degradation of natural resources. In response to these issues, #agroecology is emerging as a promising and viable holistic solution that integrates ecological principles into food production systems. In contrast to conventional methods that often rely on intensive chemical inputs, agroecology aims to create more resilient, productive, and equitable food systems. By exploring farming practices based on natural cycles and community participation, agroecology contributes to biodiversity preservation, all the while combating soil degradation and improving the quality of life for rural communities. As such, it’s got clear potential as a catalyst for positive change that could lay the groundwork for long-term sustainable agriculture in Africa. Read on: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4c4N7OC #TreesPeoplePlanet #aeTPP #RegreenAfrica

New policy brief from Agroecology Fund long-term partner Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa Adaptation, Resilience, And Mitigation Through Agroecology As the sixtieth sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (#SB60) of the #UNFCCC commence in #Bonn on June 3, AFSA released its latest policy brief advocating for #agroecology as a bold #African solution to a just #ClimateAction This pivotal document, titled "Adaptation, Resilience, and Mitigation Through Agroecology," emphasizes the critical need for integrating sustainable agricultural practices into climate action frameworks to enhance adaptation and mitigation strategies across Africa. https://lnkd.in/gssefBGN

"We know our food systems are broken, resulting in malnutrition, food waste, biodiversity loss, land degradation and climate change. But we also know that there is a great opportunity for transformation, by harnessing the knowledge and solutions already in use. And one of these solutions is #agroecology." Eliane Ubalijoro The Transformative Partnership Platform on Agroecology (Agroecology TPP) works to accelerate and co-ordinate work on agroecology across international, national and local scales and contexts, towards transitions to more sustainable agricultural and food systems. In March, the TPP held its second Members Forum meeting in Nairobi, with both online and in-person participation. The meeting served not only to share progress and assess key achievements but also to identify successful strategies, pinpoint existing challenges, and collectively determine priorities for the future, all while enhancing synergies. Read more: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dP8V5uvC #Trees4Resilience

Thank you very much to the Agroecology TPP team of Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) for inviting me to reflect on Agroecology. It is an approach I truly believe in and now with climate change effects becoming every year a more severe challenge for farmers we need to urgently identify locally adapted and sustainable agricultural approaches to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Agroecology, by placing farmers at the center and promoting beneficial eco-system services in a transdisciplinary approach has the potential to identify applicable practices. #Agroecology #SustainableAgriculture #aeTPP

AGROECOLOGY IS THE WAY FORWARD IN SPAIN 🌳🇪🇸 Check out this report by the Dutch government highlighting the efforts of our partner, AlVelAl, in southeast Spain. The AlVelAl initiative focuses on restoring a territory of 1,000,000ha, enhancing the productivity and biodiversity of deteriorated agroecosystems, creating employment opportunities, and fostering social cohesion in the region over a 20-year span. The report underscores how agroecological approaches - like those implemented by AlVelAl - can mitigate the impact of climate challenges on the Spanish agricultural sector, offering a pathway towards sustainable and resilient farming systems Follow the link to read more: https://lnkd.in/d9CEH-Mt 📷 by Gabriela Hengeveld #NaturebasedSolutions #Agroecology #LandscapeRestoration

Studies have confirmed that agroecology-aligned practices are supporting climate change adaptation, mitigation and resilience. Benefits from agroecology practices include improved grain yields with fewer inputs, greater biodiversity, improved soil health and water security, and enhanced carbon sequestration. Find out what else science tells us about the benefits of agroecological practices ➡ https://lnkd.in/dp-qpnKq #Agroecology #ClimateChange

The El-Nino induced drought in Zimbabwe has given rise to conversations regarding sustainable agricultureal practices. #Agroecoloy has proven to be one of the game changers to ensure food and nutrition security. #AgroecologyInitiative

Technology, labour, energy efficiency, productivity, and social movement are all essential issues for agroecology's future. In this article published by Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung I explore this briefly and recommend steps to make #agroecology the future that it should be. Agroecology holds the power to revolutionize African agriculture and ensure a sustainable food system for generations through offering a feasible pathway that links the welfare of people with the health of the land. By prioritizing local knowledge, community-led initiatives, and environmentally conscious practices, agroecology can help African farmers boost productivity, adapt to climate change, and preserve biodiversity. Read more here. https://lnkd.in/dQV_9nsh

𝘼𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮: 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙆𝙚𝙣𝙮𝙖 Agroecology movement will positively deliver on circular water-energy-nutrient systems. Joining efforts will thus accelerate the win on the triple challenge: 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. How can other county governments learn from Muranga and Vihiga counties who already embarked on agroecology transition through policy engagement? https://lnkd.in/dQ9-SzzB