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📝Sometimes I see such innovations and I watch, over and over again because when verified and approved, they hold intrinsic value to local communities that depend on water from the river as their source for home and livestock. ⭕You see, when it rains in the village, there is alot of silt flowing from upstream, thus muddying the water. ⭕Communities do harvest rain water, though it is never enough for the season. ⭕They are left with only 2 options. ❗. Drink muddy water ❗. Travel longer distances in search of Wells that are not affected by the silt. Consumes much more time and its back breaking work. ⭕That why such innovations can contribute positively to lives and livelihoods of communities. follow 👉 Tahir Hussain

With Phase III of FOLU’s strategy on the horizon, we’re celebrating some of the impact the Coalition has had across the last 3 and a half years. From scaling regenerative agriculture in Ethiopia, to costing and modelling the mitigation potential of Nature-based Solutions in Kenya and India, we’ve been working with actors in seven countries and at global, regional, national and local levels to unlock better #FoodSystems outcomes for people, nature and climate.  Our first Impact Report captures just a snapshot of our efforts in our Phase II workstream and highlights the progress our community has made in driving collective #ActionOnFood at scale. None of it would’ve been possible without our funding partners, and we thank each and every one of them for supporting us in our mission to deliver more sustainable, equitable and resilient food systems for all.  Stay tuned for more in FOLU Phase III, but in the meantime browse the report to learn about our efforts and initiatives between 2021 and 2024 👇 https://lnkd.in/dxZAfN6Z

Promoting innovation and startup culture is key in developing countries towards sustainable and inclusive agrifood system transformation. Under the EU funded STODAS project, FAO in the Pacific subregion has partnered with the relevant ministries in Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands to establish, first time ever in FAO history, three physical agribusiness incubators. We look forward to working with many partners, mentors, investors, well-wishers and mission-aligned forces to strengthen this high multiplier-effect cross-cutting intervention that promises to engage youth and women in agrifood system transformation in the region and set a template for wide scale out.

🌍🍽️ Today we celebrate 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🌾🌱 🏢At FOODCITYBOOST, we recognise the transformative potential of urban agriculture in providing sustainable, nutritious, and fresh food for all. 🥕 🚀Here are some points that highlight the impact and potential of Urban Agriculture: · Urban Agriculture (UA) accounts for approximately 5 - 10% of the world's food production ( source: bit.ly/48kbNRL ). However, there is significant potential to increase this share. · Urban Agriculture reduces food transportation emissions and promotes recycling. · UA fosters community ties and enhances local diets by promoting fruit and vegetable consumption. 🔓Let’s unlock the potential of Urban Agriculture and nourish the world's cities! #UrbanAgriculture #Sustainability #worldfooday #HorizonEU #ResearchimpactEU

🌍 Empowering Communities with AI-Guided Modern Home Gardens 🌱✨ At Akili za Kesho, we are passionate about leveraging technology and innovation to drive sustainable change. One of our most exciting projects this year is the development of AI-guided modern home gardens, designed to empower families, combat poverty, address food insecurity, and fight climate change—all starting right at home. 🏡🌾 Recently, We had the privilege of helping my aunt set up her very own modern garden of greens and medicinal plants, and the response from the community has been incredible! 💚 This garden has not only become a source of fresh, healthy food but also a symbol of resilience and hope for a sustainable future. 🌳✨ Now, we’re expanding this initiative to support more households in the community, especially those with extra space, to set up their own gardens. By planting green medicine trees and sustainable crops, we’re building a network of climate-smart households that actively contribute to environmental conservation and food security. 🌾🌍 How AI Fits In? 🤖 Our approach integrates AI-driven insights to optimize garden layouts, resource management, and crop selection, ensuring maximum productivity and efficiency in even the smallest spaces. This is about making advanced technology accessible to everyone, breaking barriers, and driving real change. 💡✨ 🤝 We’re Looking for Partners! To scale this initiative and reach even more communities, we’re seeking partnerships with organizations, policymakers, and innovators who share our vision for sustainable agriculture and community empowerment. Let’s work together to create a greener, more resilient East Africa! 🌱🌍 📩 If you’d like to collaborate or learn more, feel free to reach out (info@akilizakesho.com ) or comment below. Let’s cultivate a brighter future together! Our website is www.akilizakesho.com #Sustainability #Innovation #AIInAgriculture #FoodSecurity #CommunityImpact #ClimateAction

🌟 Highlights from the #Agritech4Kenya Challenge. From 300 groundbreaking ideas to 45 shortlisted innovations, and 25 exceptional teams, the Agritech4Kenya Challenge provided a dynamic platform for innovators to reimagine Kenya’s agrifood systems. These innovators embarked on a fully funded bootcamp, diving into six critical areas: 🌾 Sustainable agricultural production 🚜 Market access & supply chain efficiency 💡 Knowledge sharing & social inclusion 🐄 Livestock health & disease management 💰 Equitable finance & investments 💧 Water use efficiency & sustainable irrigation Through rigorous learning, collaboration, and pitching to expert panels, these solutions aim to tackle Kenya's most pressing agricultural challenges with sustainability and impact at their core. Discover their journey in this inspiring blog by Tosin S. & Solomie Gebrezgabher: on.cgiar.org/3BIB782

I've been engaged recently in a very important project which requires a large and deep stakeholders engagement. Agribusiness in Cities (ACT) is simply focused on how major cities can grow and feed itself, while also ensuring decent livelihoods for smallholder farmers in rural and suburban areas. Keep following my posts and I'll keep you updated. Inbiz Plus Solutions LLC #Agribusiness #Sustainability #Innovation #Decentlivelihoods #FoodSystemsTransformation

Here's our project, where Sanjana Kashwa , Ranjeet Gupta , Shraddha Kesharwani, Sohil Sharma , and I pushed our boundaries and grew as communicators, all from the comfort of our room. Proud of what we achieved together. #friendshipandgrowth Clean water is essential for numerous reasons: Health: Access to clean water reduces the risk of waterborne diseases, such as cholera and dysentery, which can be life-threatening. Nutrition: Clean water is vital for growing crops and livestock, directly impacting food security and nutrition. Sanitation: It supports proper sanitation practices, which are crucial for community health and hygiene. Economic Development: Reliable access to clean water boosts economic productivity by improving health, reducing healthcare costs, and enabling agricultural and industrial activities. Ecosystems: Clean water supports biodiversity and the health of aquatic ecosystems, which are crucial for maintaining environmental balance. Quality of Life: Access to clean water enhances overall quality of life, enabling people to engage in daily activities without health concerns. Overall, clean water is fundamental to human survival, well-being, and sustainable development. #cleanwater #importanceofcleanwater #sanitation #classproject #growth

𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐣 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐰𝐚𝐝 Explore potential of 𝐬𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 led enterprising action for youth engagement in sustainable actions like 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧-𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲, 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫-𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦, etc. In today’s world, youth play a key role in shaping our future, especially when it comes to 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲. By tapping into traditional 𝐬𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬, we can inspire and guide young people to take the lead in tackling climate challenges. This approach combines green energy, agroecology, circular living, and climate-resilient health systems, all of which align with long-standing 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 that promotes harmony with nature. This parallel session will explore the potential of 𝐬𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐭𝐲-𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to drive youth engagement in sustainable solutions. From promoting green energy to fostering 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 and creating 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 food systems, the session will highlight how young people can step into leadership roles in building 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. The session will examine how principles of sovereignty can inspire young people to engage in green energy, agroecology, circular living, and climate-resilient health systems. It will look at the practical steps to incorporate these ideas into real-world youth action and entrepreneurship. 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: ⭐ 𝐀𝐯𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐊𝐚𝐮𝐫, 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥, 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐧 (𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫) ⭐ 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭, 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬, 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ⭐ 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐢, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭, 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐑 We’re excited to bring these voices together to discuss how sovereignty can 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 to build a more sustainable world through hands-on action and leadership. It’s time for the next generation to take charge of creating a resilient, equitable future. 📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 ⏲️ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟑:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 - 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 jayesh joshi | ClimateRISE Alliance | Dasra | Deval Sanghavi | Dr. Avneet Kaur | Anagha Kamath | Shirish Joshi | #SwarajSamvad2025 #IndigenousWisdom #CommunityHealthSolutions #IndigenousKnowledge #NutritionResilience #ClimateActionNow #FoodSecurityForAll #SovereigntyInAction #EmpoweringCommunities

Today, on World Soil Day, we celebrate the foundation of life—our soil. Healthy soil is the cornerstone of resilient agriculture, thriving communities, and a sustainable planet. Through ITCMAARS, our innovative phygital ecosystem, we are enabling farmers to not just care for their soils but to measure, monitor, and manage them effectively for long-term resilience. Here’s how ITCMAARS is advancing this mission: • Measure: Providing soil testing services through agri-tech startups such as AgroNxt Service Pvt Ltd, Krishitantra, and Ekosight, ensuring actionable insights for farmers. • Monitor: Equipping farmers with tools like soil health reports and digital solutions on the ITCMAARS App. • Manage: Promoting sustainable practices such as zero tillage, Direct Seeded Rice (DSR), and integrated nutrient management to maintain soil health. Swipe through the carousel to see how we are empowering farmers with data-driven insights and sustainable solutions to help build a future where soil health and farmers can thrive 🌾🌍 To know more about the ITCMAARS initiative, read here: https://lnkd.in/dTpqx9zR #TheITCWay #WorldSoilDay #ITCMAARS #Sustainability