Seed and knowledge

Advancing practice, science and social movement in Agroecology and farmer led seed systems for food sovereignty in Southern Africa
#OurSeedsOurRightsOurLives

[Agroecology Fund @FundAgroecology]

Integrated Solutions at #COP16: Conservation, #Climate Change and #Agroecology in the #Congo Basin

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[Seed and knowledge @seedknowledgei]

We celebrate our partner's unique approaches which brings communities together through community dialogues, reviving indigenous knowledge, community seed banks, vibrant seed and food fairs, Holistic Land/Livestock Management, soil and plant health practices @FundAgroecology

[Seed and knowledge @seedknowledgei]

There is urgent need to support farmer-led seed systems as sustainable solutions to the climate crisis as we continue to advocate for policies that honor farmers' rights, traditional seed systems, and food sovereignty.

[AFSA @Afsafrica]

AFSA’s Reflection on COP16: Holding the Line for Agroecology and Food Sovereignty

As the 16th Conference of Parties on the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) wraps up here in Cali, Colombia, we at AFSA find ourselves reflecting on what has been a whirlwind of highs and lows. Together with our partners—ZAAB, SKI, Friends of the Earth Africa, ABN, BIBA Kenya, PINGOs Forum, and the Pastoral Women’s Council—we’ve shared stories, strategies, and dreams for Africa’s food systems. But as the summit closes, one thing is certain: the work ahead is daunting, but our resolve is unbreakable.
#COP16 #COP16Colombia #Agroecology #Biodiversity

[Seed and knowledge @seedknowledgei]

𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗔 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬

[AFSA @Afsafrica]

𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗔 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬
𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺: 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢’𝘴 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

We, the African Youth, united from 47 countries, have declared our mission to transform Africa’s food systems through #agroecology. This Summit of Solutions, held from October 14-16, 2024, in Addis Ababa, brought together over 300 youth in person and more than 1,000 participants virtually. Together, we are committed to agroecology as a pathway to food sovereignty, climate resilience, and sustainable, just food systems for all.

Now is the time for a collective effort to build a future where Africa’s food systems are driven by its youth, rooted in our culture, and resilient in the face of global challenges. Join us in this fight for the future of Africa’s food systems!

#1000AfricanYouthSummit #Youth4Agroecology

READ THE FULL STATMENT HERE 👇🏿
https://t.co/ou2JtuP2yh

[Seed and knowledge @seedknowledgei]

The First 1000 African Youth Summit was officiated by the Ethiopian Minister of Planning and Development H.E Dr. Fitsum Assefa Adela who pledged to have #Agroecology included in the NAPs and NDCs. #1000AfricanYouthSummit #YouthLeadTransformation
https://t.co/J9yJB5LMa1

[Seed and knowledge @seedknowledgei]

Day 1 Highlights from the First African youth Summit on Food Systems and Agroecology 2024. SKI is represented by Youth from our partner organization in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe

[Edwin zaza1 @EdwinZaza1]

Uncle oli muka

[Edwin zaza1 @EdwinZaza1]

Uncle oli muka

[Seed and knowledge @seedknowledgei]

The SKI Youth are attending this momentous summit in Addis. One of the key messages from the summit is, "Youth are ambassadors in #FoodSystems policy formulation processes" #1000YouthSummit #Youth4Agroecology
https://t.co/J9yJB5LMa1 @FundAgroecology @SwedBio

[Mwa🐝 @lovelocal_zed]

🌍 The energy is electric! 60% of Africa's population right now is under the age of 25 - the future of Africa is a youth agenda more than it is any other age group. Thanks to @Afsafrica for facilitating this gathering of like minds.

#1000AfricanYouthSummit
#Youth4Agroecology

[Mwa🐝 @lovelocal_zed]

🌍 The energy is electric! 60% of Africa's population right now is under the age of 25 - the future of Africa is a youth agenda more than it is any other age group. Thanks to @Afsafrica for facilitating this gathering of like minds.

#1000AfricanYouthSummit
#Youth4Agroecology

[Albert | KatruGuma @albertKatruGuma]

We’ll be in ETHIOPIA next week 🇪🇹

AFSA is bringing together 250 in person and over 2000 online African youths for the first ever #1000AfricanYouthSummit. 🌱

“The Thousand African Youth Summit is not just an event; it is a movement that empowers African youth to develop and share solutions for building climate-resilient food systems. It’s an opportunity for young leaders to take center stage in shaping our food and climate future.” ~ Dr @Million_Belay @Afsafrica’s General Coordinator.

The summit, themed “African Youth Showcasing Agroecological Opportunities to Adapt to the Climate Crisis,” comes at a crucial time when Africa is grappling with two competing narratives to feeding its people, adapting to climate change, and restoring biodiversity.

The dominant narrative pushes for an industrial food system, which is a major driver of the very crisis it claims to solve. In contrast, agroecology offers a sustainable solution that builds resilience, protects biodiversity, and strengthens food systems.

#Youth4Agroecology 💯

[Seed and knowledge @seedknowledgei]

The #youth must lead the way in advancing Farmer-Led Seed Systems, preserving cultural knowledge through intergenerational learning, and advocating for a sustainable, poison-free #foodsystem! 🌱💪

Thank you @Afsafrica for driving the movement #Youth4Agroecology #1000YouthSummit

[AFSA @Afsafrica]

Introducing the first Thousand African Youth Summit on Food Systems and Agroecology

Simon Bukenya, @simonpbukenya Program Officer and Youth Platform Secretariat Coordinator, sat down with AFSA Communications to explain the upcoming The first Thousand African Youth Summit on Food Systems and Agroecology, a groundbreaking event aimed at uniting African youth to shape the future of the continent’s #foodsystems.

In this interview, Simon outlines the three-day program, the summit’s key themes, and the core messages expected to emerge. He provides insights into how the summit will empower #youth to take action, driving agroecological solutions that ensure healthy, sustainable food systems across #Africa.

Simon also delivers a compelling call to #AfricanYouth, emphasizing their role as the custodians of Africa’s food systems, a responsibility passed down by our ancestors who kept the diversity and transferred traditional ecological knowledge down to us. He highlights the importance of preserving our #seeds, promoting our #Africanfoods, and amplifying the voices of smallholder farmers. He said this Pan-African Youth Summit is a chance to join the African #agroecology and #foodsovereignty movements and contribute to building resilient and sustainable food systems across Africa.

#1000AfricanYouthSummit #ThousandYouthSummit #Youth4Agroecology #MyFoodIsAfrican #Agroecology #FoodSovereignty

Click below to learn how you can join the summit virtually and be part of the solution!

https://t.co/xhCPrGKRhr

[Seed and knowledge @seedknowledgei]

🌱 Meet Alice K Marene: A Champion of Agroecology in Tomoke Village, Zimbabwe🌱
At 62 years old, Alice K Marene has transformed her farming practices and community through agroecology! @FundAgroecology
https://t.co/J9yJB5LMa1
#FarmersRights

[IPES-Food @IPESfood]

👨🏾‍🌾👩🏿‍🌾👨🏼‍🌾"#Farmers should be supported in being part of the solution. They are the first victims of our [dysfunctional food] system"

– @DeSchutterO on addressing power and poverty in a crisis-prone #foodsystem.

Check out his chapter : https://t.co/SFGAWKf30S

[Agroecology Fund @FundAgroecology]

Rural Financing: Urgent Need For Finance and Investments To Support #Agroecology Transition

⁦@JoyceChimbi⁩ ⁦⁦@TalkAfrica1⁩ https://t.co/N5Spipqgum

[Agroecology Fund @FundAgroecology]

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[Mwa🐝 @lovelocal_zed]

A human right, the beginning of all life, and something to protect with all we have.

#SeedSovereignty #SeedIsLife #OurSeedsOurRightsOurLives

[Seed and knowledge @seedknowledgei]

On 13th September 2024, over 100 farmers and partners from Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe came together in Harare for the annual Good Seed and Food Festival. The gathering, led by SKI, produced a powerful statement in support of farmer led seed system.
#FarmersRights

[Seed and knowledge @seedknowledgei]

We must recognize the Custodians of seed, Said Mashudu during the discussion on Farmers Statement at the SKI gathering in Harare, Zimbabwe
#FarmersRights #OurSeedsOurRightsOurLives #SkiCelebrates10YearsofPractice

[Seed and knowledge @seedknowledgei]

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[IPES-Food @IPESfood]

🌟🌱 Ready for a food system transformation?

Join our discussion on September 19 about building #foodsecurity through local markets.

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