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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

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 👇🏿 afsafrica.org/addis-ababa-de…

L'énergie. 💯 POV : Quand la jeunesse africaine se réunit pour repenser ses systèmes alimentaires. 🌱 Retrouvez les meilleurs moments du premier jour du tout premier #1000AfricanYouthSummit à Addis-Ababa 🇪🇹 Qui a dit que les sujets sérieux ne pouvaient pas être amusants ? L'#agroécologie peut être à la fois impactante et engageante 😀 #Youth4Agroecology 🌱💯💯

🌍 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

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! afsafrica-org.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Farmers must be supported in our transition to nature-friendly farming system, stresses @DeSchutterO in 'Addressing Power and Poverty in a Crisis-Prone Food System', the chapter he co-authored in our new book, Regenerative Farming & Sustainable Diets. ciwf.org/regeneration-b…

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