Harnessing the Potential of Agroecology in Transforming and Sustaining Resilient Agri-Food Systems
This 2nd Eastern Africa Agroecology conference aims to motivate key stakeholders to invest in interventions that transform current unsustainable food systems by transitioning towards more environmentally friendly solutions with long-term vision and planning.
The conference will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 25th - 28th March 2023, involving sit in-sessions and field excursions. The conference will be a hybrid event comprising in-person attendance and livestreaming for on-line participants.
#About The Conference
Strengthening Agri-Food System Transformation for Resilience, Sustainability and Socioeconomic Development.
Harnessing the Potential of Agroecology in Transforming and Sustaining Resilient Agri-Food Systems.
Truly functioning agri-food systems widening access to sufficient and healthy food for all, in thriving economies that safeguard planetary boundaries.
The conference provides a forum to discuss important issues including evidence-generation of agroecology impacts, scaling up agroecological transitions, digitalization in agri-food systems, investment in research and innovation, trade opportunities, engagement of small-scale food producers including indigenous peoples, women, youth and the private sector in agri-food systems transformation.
Six conference tracks aligned with the five themes will guide the conference. The tracks will be coordinated/led by organizations that have experience and demonstrated the ability to organize activities around such tracks.
#About The Conference
The conference builds on the 1st Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference titled, ‘Transforming Food Systems for Responsible Production, Consumption and Green Economy in Eastern Africa with theme Strengthening Resilience and Sustainability in Food Systems for Environmental and Social-Economic Development’ held from 22-25 March 2023 in Nairobi.
The conference builds further on the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) call to share national and regional food system transformation paths in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda). The Summit identified five action tracks, including: ensure access to safe and nutritious food for all; shift to sustainable consumption patterns; boost nature-positive production; advance equitable livelihoods; and build resilience to vulnerabilities, shocks and stress.
The conference provides a forum for ecosystem of organizations and initiatives to share results and experiences of how agri-food systems can contribute to healthy, equitable, efficient, resilient, and culturally diverse systems in terms of production, distribution, processing, consumption, farmer organization, markets and trade.
Build a convincing case for women’s and youth’s role as in being active partners in creation of sustainable food systems.
The Conference will bring together over 600 participants and 30 exhibitors from various East Africa countries with interest in the growth and development of the agroecological sector. Specifically, the participants will include:
Food system transformation (including agriculture, nutrition, environment, markets, consumption) through agroecology
Geographic scope: Eastern Africa countries
Transforming Food Systems for Responsible Production, Consumption and Green Economy in Eastern Africa
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