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"Through #agroecology, we can link 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 and ensure we achieve the KMGBF targets by working hand-in-hand with local communities.” This inspiring message emerged from our peer-to-peer exchange “Boosting National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) through Agroecology” held on 9-10 May. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼? 🍃 A field visit to agroecological farms in Kiambu county (Kenya) at the Community Sustainable Agriculture Healthy Environmental Program (CSHEP). Participants experienced firsthand how agroecology contributes to biodiversity through practices that conserve water, enhance soil health, and support community income and solidarity. 🗨 An insightful exchange with Professor Kiringai Kamau (Minister of Devolution and External Linkages, Murang’a County) on the Murang’a Agroecology Act and Policy on how policy facilitates scaling agroecology to support biodiversity at a larger scale, and by creating strong linkages between agroecological producers and consumers, while supporting value-chains. 💡3 workshop-sessions to understand (1) where countries stand with the integration of a food systems approach through agroecology, (2) how and where to integrate agroecology in the NBSAPs developing blueprints following this approach and (3) concrete next steps for country focal points.    ️️𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗺? 25 NBSAP focal points, food system and agroecology focal points and CSO representatives from Colombia, Cambodia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe. 📑 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀: ◾To integrate a food systems approach through agroecology in the NBSAPs, it should be included along the entire NBSAP structure (e.g. problem statement, national objectives, interventions and implementation) ◾Food system actors need to engage with- and should be consulted in formal NBSAP processes. ◾Once agroecology is mainstreamed in existing policy frameworks such as national development plans and other international commitments (e.g. NDCs on climate change adaptation and mitigation), NBSAPs should take these into consideration to ensure policy coherence.    📣Do you want to pursue the discussion? Join us at the #SBSTTA26: “Agriculture and Food Systems in NBSAPs: critical pathways to GBF Implementation and beyond” in #Nairobi on 14 May at 18:15 to discuss further the integration of a #foodsystems approach through #agroecology into NBSAPs to combat biodiversity loss. For more information:🔗https://lnkd.in/dwRy7wXM 📄 This initiative by Biovision, Global Alliance for the Future of Food, WWF, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, and the Agroecology Coalition supports the integration of agroecology in updating and developing NBSAPs under the new KMGBF. A handbook summarizing these engagements will be published in fall 2024. For more details: 🔗https://lnkd.in/e5G6uG23. 

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📣 Join us at #SBSTTA26 in #Nairobi to discuss the integration of a #foodsystems approach through #agroecology into National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (#NBSAPs) to reverse biodiversity loss.    📆14 May / 18:15 – Juscanz room, UN Office Nairobi    How can we 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 while supporting climate adaptation and mitigation, food security, human health, water conservation as well as ecosystem resilience, among others?     This is the #question we will tackle among others at our event discussing how #agroecology can support countries to deliver on multiple targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).   🎤 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: - Opening remarks by Ambassador Giovanna Valverde Stark (Costa Rica) - Input on critical pathways for GBF implementation by Carolina Navarrete Frias (Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT) 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵: - Martha Ngalowera, (NBSAP Country Coordinator, Tanzania) - Sotha Sok, (Cambodian Farmer Federation Association of Agricultural Producers - CFAP Cambodia) - Jago Wadley (Pesticide Action Network - PAN-UK) - Eva Hershaw (International Land Coalition - ILC) - Moderation by Charlotte Pavageau (Biovision) Global Alliance for the Future of Food, WWF, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Agroecology Coalition, Pesticide Action Network UK, International Land Coalition, CGIAR Impact Area: Environmental health & biodiversity

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? Our partners from 𝗣𝗘𝗟𝗨𝗠-𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮 show how this can materialize in practice.    In #Zambia, the ongoing consequences of #ClimateChange have led to an #alliance between agroecology advocates and the national climate movement. They have joined forces to steer government action against climate change and its consequences through the development of a National Agroecology Strategy (NAS) for Zambia. Zambia’s NAS is not an isolated case. Development of NAS has taken root in many other countries in Eastern and Southern Africa.    𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱? ➡️ Then read the #article on the FAO Knowledge Hub’s new guest column GERMINATE! written by Muketoi Wamunyima (PELUM-Zambia), as well as Moritz Fegert and John Garcia Ulloa (Biovision): 🔗https://lnkd.in/dawj28b6 #Agroecology #FoodSystemsTransformation #Sustainability Photos: ©PELUM-Zambia

⬇ 𝟱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗡𝗔𝗦𝘀) This spring, we launched our #brief on National Agroecology Strategies (NASs), frameworks deeply rooted in agroecological principles that are driving transformative #change in #foodSystems across Eastern and Southern Africa. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗔𝗦𝘀? From enhancing #foodSecurity to promoting #biodiversity, NASs address diverse #societal needs. Aligned with the 13 principles of agroecology and more broadly FAO's agroecology framework, they encompass various aspects of the food system including 𝟱 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀:  1️⃣ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵: NASs offer holistic solutions, addressing interconnected challenges in food systems at once.  2️⃣ 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: NASs aim to align government efforts, fostering synergy across sectors for impactful change.  3️⃣ 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱: Strengthening existing policies, NASs drive tangible progress towards agroecological transformation.  4️⃣ 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: With inclusive involvement, NASs gain legitimacy and maximize impact, benefiting from diverse perspectives.  5️⃣ 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: NASs contribute to essential goals like food security, climate resilience, and economic viability, aligning with overarching national objectives. ➡ Explore the power of NASs in shaping a #sustainable #future in Eastern and Southern Africa in our latest NASs brief here: https://lnkd.in/dMz5vCAS  #Agroecology #FoodSystemsTransformation #Sustainability 

🫘 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮: 𝗔 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 In an inspiring journey across East Africa, #Biovision reporter Patricio Frei encountered Joseph Nkandu, the visionary behind 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 in #Uganda. Joseph Nkandu, a #participant in the Neycha Accelerator project, exemplifies the transformative power of agroecology, showing how sustainable practices can uplift coffee farmers without harming the environment. Queen of Coffee's #success story highlights the potential of #agroecology to improve livelihoods and promote care for the environment. By focusing on empowering smallholder farmers, Nkandu ensures that coffee production is both sustainable and profitable, contributing to a dignified life for farming families. ☕ This initiative not only supports #local communities but also serves as a model for sustainable agriculture globally, reinforcing the importance of equitable practices in the food system. For those interested in the intersection of agroecology and food system transformation, Joseph Nkandu's work with Queen of Coffee is a demonstration of the power of community, innovation, and sustainability working hand in hand. #SustainableDevelopment #FoodSystemTransformation #AgroecologyWorks #neychaaccelerateor

📻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 The transformation of Florian Gitu Kwaslema's farm from conventional to agroecological practices is a story of success. 📻 The key to this success? A pioneering radio programme reaching millions across Tanzania, disseminating valuable insights into #agroecology. This programme combines the power of traditional wisdom with modern communication practices, bridging the gap between past and present agricultural practices. 🤝 Interactivity at its core: The unique component of this project allows farmers to shape the conversation, providing feedback, posing questions, and suggesting topics directly to the radio stations. This dynamic exchange has not only professionalised the radio programmes but has significantly influenced the content, ensuring it meets the listeners' needs. The system of exchange, continually refined over the years, utilizes the innovative Uliza feedback system, enabling real-time engagement and co-creation of content by the farming community. 🌾 From the ground up: Kwaslema's story shows that embracing agroecological methods can lead to increased independence and economic improvement. Rejecting expensive, synthetic inputs for self-sourced, natural alternatives, he's seen a remarkable uptick in his farm's productivity and sustainability. 🌱 We, together with Farm Radio International - Radios Rurales Internationales, plan to extend the reach of our radio broadcasts. The goal is to double the listener base, educating and encouraging more people to adopt agroecological practices by 2027. Stay tuned for more stories of change and resilience, as we continue to support the spread of agroecology and sustainable food systems. Together, we can make a difference. For more details, please find the story here (in German): https://lnkd.in/ds5CjRdN Thanks to Lothar J. Lechner Bazzanella for covering this topic, and Martin Schmid as project manager. #AgroecologyWorks #SustainableAgriculture #Tanzania #FoodSystemTransformation #EcologicalFarming #Community #Biovision #FarmRadioInternational

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🌱 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 🌱 Today marks an important moment in our journey supporting the transition towards #SustainableFoodSystems through #agroecology as we announce the launch of our latest outcome brief: "𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧" with the support of the Policy Working Group of the Agroecology Coalition. National Agroecology Strategies (NASs) are comprehensive frameworks deeply rooted in agroecological principles, designed to address diverse societal needs. At the heart of NASs lie specific policy interventions aimed at accelerating #FoodSystemTransformation through #agroecology. But how do we bring agroecology to scale at the national level to catalyze this transformation? This was the central question at our launch event organized in collaboration with FAO and Agroecology Coalition. During the event, we shared key insights gleaned from work on national strategies for an agroecological transformation of food systems in Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Zambia as well as from a peer-to-peer exchange organized with 25 policy makers and organizational leaders across eight countries. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: - What are these National Agroecology Strategies (NASs) about? - How can we ensure they lead to real impact? - What areas of intervention do these strategies encompass? - What is required for these strategies to effect successful change on the ground? 📩 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗔𝗦 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dMz5vCAS Today’s panel participants: - Moderation by Charlotte Pavageau (Senior Programme Manager, Policy & Advocacy, Biovision Foundation) - Introduction by Dominique Burgeon (Director, FAO Liaison Office with the UN in Geneva) and Paul Holmbeck (Member of World Board, IFOAM - Organics International) - Presentation of key findings by Moritz Fegert (Lead co-author of the brief, Biovision) - Panel discussion featuring insights from Janet Maro (CEO, Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania), Alex Lwakuba (Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries , Uganda), Mary Irungu (Policy Advocacy Manager, PELUM Kenya), and Remi Cluset (Senior Agricultural Advisor, Agroecology, FAO) - Concluding remarks by Oliver Oliveros (Coordinator, Agroecology Coalition) #NASs #Sustainability #AgroecologyWorks #SustainableFoodSystems #PolicyChange #FoodSecurity #ClimateAction #SustainableAgriculture #Agroecology #FoodSystems #AgroecologyPolicy #OrganicAgriculture #RegenerativeAgriculture

👨💻 👩💻 Our webinar participants were thrilled: Agroecological interventions have the potential to protect #biodiversity and nature, and to strengthen National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (#NBSAPs)    💻 🌱 🗯 This was one of the many interesting learnings from the online dialogue "Boosting NBSAPs through agroecology" organized by Biovision Foundation, Global Alliance for the Future of Food, WWF and the Agroecology Coalition as part of our joint initiative.    It was a great pleasure to explore how to integrate #foodsystems and #agroecology into NBSAPs government representatives from ministries of agriculture and environnment, civil society and relevant stakeholders from Colombia, Kenya, Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.   🎯 Among other contributions, Clémence Moinier (IFAD) highlighted potential financing opportunities for agroecological interventions meeting KMGBF targets.    💡Agroecology, as a food systems approach, offers a comprehensive solution for countries to fulfill their commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (#KMGBF).    🚨 As countries embark in the revision of their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) ahead of COP16, they can boost their efforts by incorporating agroecology as an approach to achieving multiple KMGBF Targets    The initiative ultimately aims to support decision-makers in the integration of agroecology in the updating and development of NBSAPs under the new KMGBF by facilitating the exchange of good practices, expertise and resources. 📓 Stay tuned for a practical #handbook to be published in fall 2024. More information here: https://lnkd.in/e5G6uG23.    John Garcia Ulloa Charlotte Pavageau  Moritz Fegert Ben Winkler Francis Maleche Shivonje Matheus Alves Zanella Amanda Jekums Natalia Reyes Tejada Martina Fleckenstein Faris Ahmed