African Agriculture and Food Systems
December 1, 2023 In East Africa, World AIDS Day, observed annually on December 1st, transcends mere commemoration. It is a day of profound significance, intertwining the threads of agriculture and HIV/AIDS in a tapestry of challenge and hope. Agriculture, the backbone of many East African economies, bears an intricate relationship with the HIV/AIDS epidemic, impacting […]
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Tanzania’s Agriculture Sector and blue economy are at the spotlight at the 28th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), hosted in Dubai, UAE. This significant event, running from November 30 through December 12, 2023, brings together global leaders to tackle the urgent issues posed by climate change and […]
William Warshauer, CEO at TechnoServe, International Development Nonprofit
Nairobi: In this article co-written by Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President of AGRA, and Amath Pathe SENE, Managing Director of the AFS Forum, outlines the critical issues at stake for developing countries, especially in Africa, as the world gathers in Dubai for COP28. The focus is on the ‘Loss and Damage’ principle, which acknowledges the irreversible […]
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber is set to be formally appointed as the President of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) today, marking a significant moment in the global climate change dialogue. The COP Presidency will transition from Egypt’s Sameh Shoukry to Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, as the United Arab Emirates gears […]
By Annie Wakanyi, One Acre Fund At the beginning of 2023, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed that the previous eight years had been the warmest on record. Meanwhile, preliminary data indicate that average global temperatures on 17 November were more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time ever. While this threshold was surpassed only briefly, it […]
Rwanda: In the wake of devastating floods and landslides that struck Northern, Western, and Southern provinces on May 2 and 3, 2023, Rwanda’s agricultural sector is witnessing a transformation. This transformation, essential for expanding food production amidst increasing climate-related natural disasters, is being led by innovative young farmer entrepreneurs. The recent disaster resulted in tragic […]
By Agnes KalibataPresidentAGRA Climate change stands as a threat to the foundations of our global food systems, unrivalled in its scope and impact. Today, soaring temperatures, shifting weather patterns, and extreme weather are adversely affecting our ability to feed ourselves, demanding urgent solutions. For many, the urgency is heightened as agriculture is the backbone of […]
Urgent Call for Climate Adaptation in African Agriculture: ReSAKSS 2023 Report Highlights The 2023 Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) report underscores the urgent need for African countries to adopt climate adaptation technologies in agriculture. This move is critical to protect their economies from the escalating impacts of climate change, which is a […]
By Anthony Muchoki In an era where agricultural innovation is paramount to national development, Tanzania is witnessing a transformative shift in its tea industry, thanks to the visionary leadership of the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP). His recent directives for the Tanzania Tea Board (TBT) and the Tanzania Small Tea Farmers Development Agency […]