Africa: Fragmented Policies Hold Back Agroecology Adoption in Africa’s Congo Basin

Africa: Fragmented Policies Hold Back Agroecology Adoption in Africa’s Congo Basin

Yaounde, Cameroon — Agricultural, land, forestry, environmental and trade policies in the Congo Basin remain compartmentalised at country levels, leaving proven agroecological models trapped at pilot stages due to a lack of advisory services, organic inputs, market outlets and sustainable financing. In a declaration made following the Second Congo Basin Convening on Agroecology held in…

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Africa: Fragmented Policies Hold Back Agroecology Adoption in Africa’s Congo Basin

Africa: Agroecology – a Key to Food Sovereignty in Africa

By Lovejoy Mutongwiza in Addis Ababa Across Africa, agroecology is emerging as a transformative force, offering sustainable solutions for food security and sovereignty. This ecological approach not only nurtures the land but also empowers communities to reclaim control over their food systems. By integrating indigenous knowledge with modern ecological practices, agroecology has the potential to…

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