Over the past three decades, agroecology has gained much attention as the basis for the transition from conventional agriculture and external-market oriented production to ecological, localized agriculture that not only provides rural families with significant social, economic, and environmental benefits but also sustainably and more equitably feed urban populations. Agroecology has...

To address the impacts of climate change and variability, Senegal is committed to the formulation of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). NDCs are commitments made by each country to reduce national emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The Paris Agreement requires countries to prepare, communicate, and update...

Following the session Rural Women, Agroecology and Covid-19, the course Formation and Use of Agroecological Notebooks - Africa will take place on 28 July. The session will be public and will feature the participation of family farmers, the national gender institute, donors and international agencies, with the aim of presenting the...

The webinar of the FAO technical Division on Land and Water will discuss current knowledge concerning the engagement of youth and young professionals who play a key role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The session will deliver lightning talks from young professionals on how youth and innovation go hand...

The webinar, aim to inspire organic farmers organizations by sharing how local initiatives strengthen local production, consumption and marketing of organically grown food and products to ensure the health and wellness of the citizens and provide income to farmers through Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) not only during this time of...

The Alliance for Food Sovereignty Activists (AFSA) organizes a conversation with the African Union and Food Sovereignty Activists from all sub-regions of Africa on the COVID-19 crisis.  The webinar aims to discuss the weakness of current food systems and the fragility of Africa’s dependence on imports of staple foods and...