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📅 30 APRIL @ 2PM (EAT) | Join us for an online workshop to launch a project calling for case-studies on African farmer-led #adaptation 👩🏾🌾 in managing the negative impacts of climate change on #agriculture. The Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF) in collaboration with AICCRA, is implementing a project to showcase best practice examples of farmer-led adaptation in managing the negative impacts of climate change on agriculture. These studies will be selected from diverse regions across Africa. The final project output will be a compendium of farmer-led best practice case studies that demonstrate innovative local activities and methods to enhance agricultural adaptation and ultimately promote resilience. Workshop objectives: 🔸 Introduce the project, its key objectives and timelines; 🔸 Describe locally led farmer adaptation and provide examples of innovative practices; 🔸 Launch a collaborative call for regional African farmer-led adaptation case studies; and 🔸 Describe the case study selection process and request your support to identify farmers, farmer organisations and local agro-businesses that are demonstrating leadership and good practices in agricultural climate adaptation. ➡️ JOIN ON ZOOM: https://lnkd.in/d4H_Dutk Laura Cramer Romy Chevallier Norbert TUYISHIME

In #Nairobi earlier this year, we held a public forum to showcase the impact of new and strengthened partnerships between Kenya’s leading institutions, which are helping the country's smallholder farmers become more resilient under climate change. For example: 🤝 How a partnership between Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) and Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) is delivering actionable recommendations to hundreds of thousands of smallholder farmers, boosting yields, incomes, and community resilience 📱 How new technologies and practices are helping herders in Kenya’s dryland areas not only cope but proactively address climate risk 🎓 And how innovations can be delivered at scale through peer-to-peer education 🎬 Watch some highlights to learn how AICCRA works and explore more from the event: https://lnkd.in/eezgG77b #ReadyToScale #ClimateSmartAfrica | Todd A. Crane, Pacifica F. Achieng Ogola, A. Tenkouano, Katie Freeman, salim Kinyimu, Jillo Galgallo, Dr. Mwamburi Mcharo, Dorothy Amwata, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, CGIAR

Excited to share my latest blog on how regenerative agriculture can transform food systems in Africa. Key highlights: 1. Addresses food insecurity, ecosystem restoration, and climate change 2. Empowers smallholder farmers who make up 60% of the agricultural workforce 3. Showcases innovative solutions like the Good Food Innovation Fund Regenerative practices offer hope for a resilient, sustainable future in African agriculture. Read more to discover how we can unlock this potential together. #RegenerativeAgriculture #FoodSecurity #AfricanAgriculture #Sustainability

Read our latest blog, 'Regenerative Agriculture in Africa: A Transformative Approach for Food Security, Ecosystem Restoration, and Smallholder Empowerment' by Michael Omega, Senior Associate, Intellecap. In the blog, Michael highlights how #regenerative #agriculture emerges as a promising paradigm. He also showcases 'The Good Food Innovation Fund (GFIF)' supported by The Rockefeller Foundation and implemented by Intellecap, which exemplifies an innovative approach and how the fund aims to increase access to #goodfood for underserved #populations, while catalyzing the adoption of regenerative practices at scale. To read more -https://ow.ly/tH3g50SrGbt #IntellecapBlog #RegenerativeAgriculture #Africa

How can innovative technology combat the challenges of climate change for small-scale farmers in Africa?💡 Pessl Instruments’ project, “100,000 Weather Stations for Africa,” empowers farmers with precise weather data to enhance productivity and resilience. In this article, our CEO and Founder, Mr. Gottfried Pessl, shares his vision for transforming African agriculture with modern solutions.🌱 👉 Read the full article (in German) here: https://lnkd.in/dRd7E7gJ #metosbypessl #AfricanAgriculture #AfricaInitiative #precisionagriculture

Learn how to break through barriers in the intra-Africa wild meat trade in one hour This AWEI learning journey, based on a ground breaking research report on liberalising intra-Africa trade in wild meat, covers: • Evaluation of Non-Tariff Barriers: We’ve dissected the obstacles inhibiting wild meat trade across African borders. • Policy Recommendations: Discover actionable steps that can revolutionise the industry and promote sustainable practices. Dive into the course here: https://lnkd.in/dpRgFgJU Also, check out our new website for the latest research on wildlife economies in Africa, meaningful discussions around responsible and inclusive policymaking in the sector, and opportunities for collaboration with organisations across the continent. #AWEIWebsiteLaunch #ConservationInsights #WildlifeEconomy #AWEI #AWEILearning #WildMeatTrade #ConservationMatters #AfricaWildlife #SustainableTrade #AWEIResearch Atlas Network

Transforming Food Systems: Innovation Highlights from UN2.0 Week Exciting developments in food systems innovation were showcased by FAO, World Food Programme, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) including the remarkable work of ignitia. This social enterprise stands out for its impact on smallholder farmers, working closely with partners. Key Insights on Ignitia: 1. Climate Tech for Tropical Farming: Ignitia translates complex weather data into simple, actionable insights for farmers in regions like Africa, where such data is scarce. 2. Accessible Weather Forecasts: With services reaching over 3 million subscribers via SMS and voice, Ignitia’s forecasts boast an impressive accuracy rate of over 98%. 3. Human-Centered Design: Their approach ensures forecasts are delivered in local languages and formats, making crucial weather information accessible and useful for farmers' specific needs. Celebrating innovative strides towards a more sustainable and equitable food future. #UN2Week #FoodSystems #Innovation

Building the capacity of extension service providers if we intend to achieve improved food security cannot be ignored.

⏳ Less than 48 hours until #SPAC2024 in Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼 ! Join us for #SPAC2024 as we dive into "Partnerships for food system transition under climate change, soil health, and the biodiversity crisis." Let's come together to build a resilient future for our #FoodSystems! Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa - FARA Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources Rwanda Development Board (RDB) African Union

Kenya’s population is approximately 50 million with over 60% under 35 years. Yet, youth unemployment is at a staggering 35% compared to the overall national rate of 12%, while our fisheries sector is only tapping into 30% of its potential. Dive into our latest blog and discover how investing in youth leadership can reshape the future of small-scale fisheries, boost the economy and how youths are transforming their communities and driving sustainable change in the blue economy. Blog: https://lnkd.in/d7uaVqYX Blue Ventures Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation #YouthLeadership #BlueEconomy #FisheriesManagement #Sustainability