"Whether a system is green or not, equity and fairness in the distribution of power in the value chain are critical to sustainable growth."
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The Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions (SACAU) is a membership-based organisation representing the interests of farmers in the region.
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“Putting young agripreneurs, technological innovations and policy at the center of climate action”
To register : us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist
Join on the SACAU Facebook page facebook.com/sacau.org
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30 and 31 May, 2023 for SACAU’s annual conference
To register : us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist
Join on the SACAU Facebook page facebook.com/sacau.org
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#COP27
Financing a Just Transition to Global Sustainable Food Systems and Protein Production: Opportunities and Lessons. Wednesday 9 November @ 12.45-14.00
Food4Climate Pavilion
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I’m excited to announce that I will be speaking at 'Africa’s opportunity for a climate-smart future' - a #ClimateWeekNYC event with , & .
Check out bit.ly/aiccracwnyc to join us in New York!
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SACAU CEO speaking at 'Africa’s opportunity for a climate-smart future' - a #ClimateWeekNYC event with , & .
Check out bit.ly/aiccracwnyc to join us in New York!
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USAID shared the exciting announcement of the launch of the BIFAD Subcommittee on the Feed the Future social media, for more click on link below:
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BIFAD Launches Subcommittee on Systemic Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems
For more information:
usaid.gov/bifad
usaid.gov/bifad/climatec
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Join me in #Davos at the #KnowledgeGrowsCafe as we discuss the importance of #SoilHealth and more! 🌱
Click the link to check out all of Yara's session and register now! 👉 bit.ly/3wD4Zfi
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CEO at , speaking on the role of the private sector in transforming agricultural innovation at the #ClimateShot Mission to Transform Agriculture event at #COP26.
🌍 Learn more: climateshot.earth/action-agenda
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Don't innovate for farmers, innovate with them, says from at #ClimateShot #COP26
Learn more about how we're doing that with the Global Action Agenda for Innovation in Agriculture: climateshot.earth/action-agenda
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Happening now!
Ishmael Sunga argues that research processes on food production must be participatory and should not only be focused on academics. They should not be FOR, not even ON farmers but WITH farmers.
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Happening soon! Are you joining us for a deep dive into #ClimateShot - A Mission to Transform Agriculture? Tune in at 11:30 GMT: climateshot.earth/events/climate
#TogetherForOurPlanet at #COP26 w/ , , , , , &
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There's no gainsaying the fact that bringing up smallholder farming efficacy and profitability through modernisation of Indigenous Knowledge is key to feeding 8.5 billion people by 2030.
#COP26 #COP26Glasgow
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'Farmers get the highest risk and the lowest return, while others walk away with the lowest risk and the highest return. We need to look at the balance of power within the value chain.' - , Chief Executive Officer .
#COP26 #JustTransition2030
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"We must connect all the activities & align innovation, research, policy, institutions, digitalization, private sector, & technology for scale. ’s plans are very encouraging” CEO at the / event. #CGIAR4Climate
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Ishmael Sunga, CEO, Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions will be speaking at this exciting COP26 event about connecting science, policy, and practice in shaping climate-smart food systems!
Details here:
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Live on Saturday
We're excited to hear from our panel as they discuss #sustainable agriculture and halting #deforestation at #COP26
Time is 16:00 - 17:30 GMT
Admission tickets Green Zone, Science Show Theatre
Livestream: youtu.be/_fRy0hSE3Fg
#TogetherForOurPlanet
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With just a few days away, Downing Street has been lit up in green by mark our progress towards achieving a clean and reliable electricity system.
The installation was built using sustainable and recycled materials and energy-efficient LEDs.
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“Local farmers who were once overlooked by urban populations are now recognized as frontline works, heroes of society who are vital to a functioning food system.”
#RuralFarming
We can only hope that the outcomes at the fast-approaching #COP26 will bring tangible hope, particularly for #farmers in developing countries. #sustainability
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Do you want to become #farmer? You're not alone!👨🌾
#Farmers' Organisations like commit to creating the conditions for the #Youngsters to embrace #agriculture as an opportunity.
Learn more HERE 👉 bit.ly/NASFAMvid
#TransitionalAgriculture with & #AKI
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The cotton sector plays a pivotal role in supporting rural economies in southern Africa.
#RuralEconomy #CottonSector
📢 NEWS: Alongside the $100bn Delivery Plan led by 🇩🇪 🇨🇦, there has been significant progress by developed countries towards the $100bn goal.
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...of the top 20 developed countries have now made pledges beyond 2020.
See our updated climate finance tracker 👇
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We can build global prosperity and stability by supporting rural people.
The road to a resilient future runs through rural areas.
#InvestInRuralPeople
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"The impacts of climate change are no longer subtle. We see them playing out in real-time in the form of these unprecedented extreme weather disasters."
#ClimateAction #Science
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5th G.A Day4 video : bit.ly/3ptcPXc
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#Farmers_Feed_Africa #Farmers_Feed_The_World
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Listen to Olive Umugwaneza, 25 years old poultry farmer in #Rwanda!
Thanks to , her dream to run a farming business came true🌈bit.ly/INGABOvid
#TransitionalAgriculture
with & #AKI
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"In Rwanda agriculture contributes +-70% to employment." - Rwandan Agricultural Minister Dr. Gerardine Mukeshimana
#GeneralAssembly #day5
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#openingceremonypon 5th #GeneralAssembly DAY 5/ with over 100 delegates from the 5 #RFOs representing all #Africa.
@umnagri
#Farmers_Feed_Afica
#Farmers_Feed_The_World
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For farmers to go hungry when they're the ones producing the food, is an indictment of note. #foodsystems #agriculture #SDGs
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"Better technology, storage and cold chain and technical assistance can help to make our own families food secure, and preserve the work of our hands." Video credit:
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🎙️ Hear from , CEO of #SACAU, about how is committed to ensuring environmentally friendly #FoodSystems, under the Global Producers Declaration
#UNFSS2021
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#FoodProducers across the globe bring their strong independent voice to the #UNFSS2021 to highlight their priorities & commitments to action to drive systemic change towards sustainable #FoodSystems
Hear directly from their voice what they commit to doing for #sustainable future
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"Around 85% of economic activity in Africa is conducted in the informal sector where women account for nearly 90% of the informal labour force." FAO in Africa. #inclusivity #agriculture
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#WorldFoodDay evokes different responses, depending on which side of the breadline we’re on: +-40% of the world’s population cannot afford a healthy diet, while 2 billion are overweight or obese. #foodsecurity.
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