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Nurturing Sustainable Ecosystems for the Future of Sub-Saharan Africa begins with a love for Water, Energy, and Food (WEF) Resources. We demonstrate our love for WEF resources when we: 1. Harvest rainwater and use it for irrigation and domestic purposes. 2. Addressing leaks and advocating for water-saving technologies in both agricultural practices and households. #waterconservation #sustainability #subsaharanafrica

The 2024 African Union Sustainable Development Report is out. Prepared in collaboration with UNECA, UNDP, and the African Development Bank, the report raises the need for African countries to address food insecurity and empower smallholder farmers, highlighting the importance of fostering agri-entrepreneurship and strengthening regional agricultural value chains. The report argues that African nations can build resilient and sustainable food systems by addressing food insecurity and boosting agricultural productivity and efficiency. In this regard, it is recommended that agricultural infrastructure be strengthened (e.g., irrigation systems, roads, storage facilities, and market access points). Improved infrastructure can better connect farmers to markets. It is even better if infrastructure development plans include the creation of logistical hubs (such as agro-parks), as they can streamline the distribution of agricultural goods. Better agriculture infrastructure also helps reduce post-harvest losses - particularly high in #Africa - ensuring efficient supply chains and facilitating market access, benefiting producers and consumers. The report recommends adopting sustainable farming practices, such as crop rotation, intercropping, and agroforestry, which can enhance soil fertility, reduce environmental degradation, and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Climate-smart agriculture, including drought-resistant crops and efficient water management techniques with mulching and rainwater harvesting, is also mentioned as crucial for building resilience to the extreme weather events that are hitting many African countries in a particularly violent manner. https://lnkd.in/dQPgiBK4

Did you know that Ethiopia ranks among the top ten countries globally in camel population? Despite this, the country has not fully harnessed the potential of value-added camel products. Integrating decentralized sustainable energy-powered solutions like solar coolers and other value-adding machinery into the camel value chain can significantly enhance productivity and livelihoods for farmers. This transformative approach enables Ethiopia to emerge as a competitive player in the global camel products market. Discover more insights like this at our upcoming South-South Summit, 2024, organized in collaboration with our partner, Global SDG7 Hubs. #livelihoods #energyaccess #sustainableenergysolutions #farmers #sdgs2030 #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #ethiopia #africa #india SELCO Foundation RMI Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) IKEA Foundation Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands (MILLs) Ministry of Innovation And Technology- Ethiopia Damilola Ogunbiyi

🌞💧 Harness the Power of the Sun for Sustainable Agriculture! 💧🌞 Water is vital for agriculture, from irrigation to livestock hydration and processing. Investing in borehole solarization offers incredible benefits: 💲 Cost-Effective: While the initial investment in solar may be high, the lower operation and maintenance costs compared to diesel generators lead to significant long-term savings. 💚 Sustainability: Solar energy reduces reliance on fossil fuels, cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact. 💧 Reliable Water Supply: Solar-powered boreholes ensure a consistent water supply, giving farmers control without depending on unreliable grid power or fluctuating fuel costs. This boosts productivity and improves livelihoods in the long run. Join us in making the agriculture in Kenya more sustainable and efficient! 🌱☀️ #SustainableFarming #SolarEnergy #AgricultureInnovation #GreenFuture #solaragri #wgiertsen #wgiertsenenergy #wges #kenya #africa #agriculture | W. Giertsen AS

🌾 Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in South Sudan 🌾 At Help - Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe, South Sudan, we are dedicated to supporting sustainable agriculture as a cornerstone for community resilience and food security. Here’s how we’re making a difference: 1. Supporting Farmers: We provide resources, training, and technical assistance to help farmers adopt sustainable practices. This includes crop diversification, soil conservation techniques, and access to quality seeds and tools. Ensuring Reliable Water Supply: Water is essential for agriculture. We are committed to ensuring that farmers have access to reliable and clean water sources by drilling boreholes, constructing wells, installing irrigation systems, and implementing rainwater harvesting techniques. 2. Enhancing Agricultural Productivity: By promoting modern farming methods and the use of environmentally friendly inputs, we aim to increase agricultural productivity while protecting the environment. 3. Building Strong Communities: We work with local communities to create cooperatives and support networks that empower farmers, enabling them to share knowledge and resources, and to market their products more effectively. 4. Climate Resilience: Addressing the impacts of climate change is crucial. We assist farmers in adopting practices that increase their resilience to climate-related challenges, such as drought-resistant crops and efficient water management techniques. By focusing on these areas, we are helping to build a sustainable future for South Sudan, ensuring that communities can thrive and become self-sufficient. Together, we can achieve lasting change! #SustainableAgriculture #HelpSouthSudan #CommunityEmpowerment #FoodSecurity #WaterAccess #ClimateResilience Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e. V. Help - Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe South Sudan

Water is a lifeline for agriculture, and in Uganda, securing a sustainable water supply is critical for both food security and community well-being. I am working on addressing water and irrigation challenges to support environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and innovative farming techniques. My primary focus is operating, managing, and maintaining major irrigation schemes to enhance agricultural productivity, engage community women, youth, and promote responsible management of the country’s natural resources. This effort is a collaboration between local communities and the government.Through the Doho irrigation scheme, we provide cleaner, larger quantities of water to farms. This helps prevent floods, increase agricultural production, and improve food security. One of our key initiatives is the use of water gates to control the flow of water, preventing the flooding that once caused severe damage and loss of life.

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 The newly signed agreement project called “𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆-𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒂𝒇𝒆 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑬𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕-𝒗𝒖𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑬𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒐𝒑𝒊𝒂,” holds immense potential for the country. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:- 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭: to implement solar-powered water pumping systems alongside efficient irrigation techniques to address Ethiopia’s drought-prone regions (Amhara and Oromia), particularly the Kobo-Girana Valley and the Borena Zone, which are facing mounting challenges due to climate change, Increasing temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and prolonged droughts significantly affecting the agricultural productivity and water availability of communities making the region highly vulnerable. 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞: 50 million (USD 45 million from the Green Climate Fund and USD 5 million in co-financing from the Government of Ethiopia). 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: more than 355,000 direct beneficiaries. 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥: The initiative aims to foster sustainable water usage practices nationwide, demonstrate a community-led water management model that integrates traditional techniques, and strengthen local institutional capacity to scale the deployment of clean energy solutions. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞: It will empower smallholder farmers and pastoralists along the region to adopt sustainable agricultural practices using solar pumps technologies and enhance their livelihood. #ESEDA believes that this recent agreement is a significant step forward for the development of the solar sector in Ethiopia! https://lnkd.in/dMXrJiJY #CleanEnergy #Drought #Solarpumps Green Climate Fund,

#casestudy 707 Kenya Solar Water Pumps for Agriculture Background: In Kenya, solar-powered water pumps are being used to support agriculture, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Impact: Improved Agricultural #Productivity Solar pumps provide a reliable and #costeffective way to irrigate crops, increasing yields and food security. Economic Benefits: Farmers save money on fuel and electricity costs, leading to higher incomes and improved livelihoods. Environmental Sustainability: Solar pumps reduce the reliance on diesel-powered pumps, decreasing pollution and #greenhouse gas #emissions.

Unveiling SikaFields – The Future of Carbon Farming in Africa 🌾🌳 Esoko, one of Africa's top #AgriTech pioneers, proudly announces our latest revolution: #SikaFields, a bold initiative to #empower smallholder #farmers while tackling #climatechange at the grassroots. Imagine a world where #farming not only feeds us but also helps removes #carbon from the #atmosphere 🌿🌍—a #future #SikaFields is actively building! Watch out!!!!!!! #CarbonCredit #ClimateAction #CarbonRemoval #AfricanAgriculture #SustainableFuture USAID International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) ADRA International Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) IFC - International Finance Corporation FAO United Nations United Nations Agrihouse Foundation IFC - International Finance Corporation

🔄 Circular food systems are critical as we face the challenge of feeding nearly 10 billion people sustainably. A project funded by #ACIAR, initiated in late 2023, looked into how this innovative concept could be practically applied by integrating irrigation, livestock and dryland agricultural production using the current water and land resources in Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. The initiative aims to boost food security, reduce waste and enhance rural development in these regions through tighter water, carbon and nutrient cycling without increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Project stakeholders are meeting this week to identify what’s working well, areas for improvement and new opportunities for the year ahead. Learn more about this initiative led by The Australian National University https://bit.ly/4a0Qa8B #CircularFoodSystems #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSystems #SDG2