This panel covered questions of how to understand the food crisis today and solutions. We covered many of the structural challenges and ways to overcome. It was a pleasure to be part of it.

Media Advisory: Ignoring Africa’s small-scale food producers at COP27 will imperil their survival. With #Agroecology, Africa can be fed by Africans. afsafrica.org/media-advisory… #Agroecology4Climate #COP27

A US-led sustainable farming initiative #AIM4C aims to raise billions of💲to tackle #climate change at #COP27. But it is criticised for favouring big business and promoting uncertain techno-fixes Must read exposé by DeSmog @AIMforClimate desmog.com/2022/10/06/aim…

Agroecology is Africa’s surest path to food sovereignty and an essential climate adaptation and mitigation measure. #cop27 #cop27egypt #climateaction #agroecology #africa #climatemitigation nation.africa/kenya/news/why…

We recently met with our partners from fourteen different countries throughout the world for our 2022 Global Conference. Learn what we did and discussed from Steve Brescia, Groundswell's co-founder and executive director: buff.ly/3M7GPRr

The virtual launch of the #MyFoodIsAfrican campaign is currently underway. Speakers' voices and wisdom call for Africans to restore and reclaim traditional foods, decolonize African food systems, and resist the push towards corporatization of our #foodsystems. Food is sacred!

Industrial Farming Causes Climate Change. The ‘Slow Food’ Movement Wants to Stop It > TIME #agroecology #regenerativeagriculture #climatecrisis buff.ly/3Rgr0sI

5 demands for more climate-resilient food systems in 2023 "If we want any chance of surviving in a world of increasing crises, we need to shift our approach to investing in #foodsystems that are more resilient to the emergencies around us."Bridget Mugambe bit.ly/3WZi1Q2

𝟱 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 Bridget Mugambe of AFSA outlines five actions the coalition is calling for to return power of Africa food systems to African smallholders bit.ly/3WZi1Q2

Mali is one of the countries most hit by climate impacts with recurrent land degradation challenges hampering #foodsecurity #health and #biodiversity. This week I join regional leaders in Bamako Mali in exchanges to address these challenges within the framework of #GreatGreenWall

The Afri deve bank is holding Green Rev conf in Senegal, calling it a conf ood sovereignty and resilience! Many Afri leaders there! Program shows how the conf is far from res and food sov! We know what #afdb wants but question is will those in power learn from failure of GR?

Through agroecology, rural women are empowered, recognised, and more visible, and they are able to meaningfully participate in food systems. Agroecology fosters better economic opportunities for women. #agroecology #AgroecologyNow #Feminism Route to Food routetofood.org/feminism-agroe…

Ongoing agroecological training with farmers and extension officers with Dr Kofi Boa of the Centre for No-Till Agriculture at Nkawie. #agroecology #foodsecurity

AFSA is organizing a 3-day workshop in Entebbe, Uganda, that aims to discuss the post #COP27 debrief & strategy planning with the objective of advancing clarity and defining concrete steps to shape Africa's position towards transitioning to #agroecology for a just #ClimateAction!

Global warming is damaging food security says new #IPCC #ClimateReport. Fundamental reform of #foodsystems is needed to avoid food-basket failures and unprecedented hunger. AFSA Million Belay #climatecrisis #agroecology

Privileged to have been part of two hectic but critical events these past two weeks @UNLDC5 in Doha and meeting with African Group of Negotiators on #climate change. AFSA advocated for inclusion of #Agroecology in climate negotiations Million Belay Karen Nekesa Samukoya Sena ALOUKA

Cantave's work with rural communities shows that even in very difficult circumstances, in terms of stability and governance, appropriate support and organisation can have major impact on livelihood and well being.

The authentic solution to #foodinsecurity for many communities is #agroecology & #foodsovereignty – the right to healthy & culturally appropriate food produced thru ecologically sound & sustainable methods + the right to define one’s own food and agriculture systems.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗙𝗦𝗔: 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗚𝗨𝗕𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗦 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥

2. The historic reference to fossil fuels in the text. Countries committed to “transitioning away from fossil fuels” in a “just, orderly and equitable manner”. weak on responsibilities for mitigation, but positive on affirming justice principle. Action now needed.