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Behind a restoration movement, there is a Community deepening bonds

Written by Matheus do Nascimento*   On 25 October, the GLFx Africa-based chapters held the regional Community Meeting, a digital event where local restoration leaders leverage the power of knowledge-sharing and nurture collaborative opportunities among each other. The meeting started off with a presentation from Leonard Chibwana, from GLFx Lilongwe, about the Restoration Education curriculum, anContinue reading “Behind a restoration movement, there is a Community deepening bonds”

Making waves: centring water in agroecological research and practice

“Water is foundational to food provision,” said Sarah Freed, a scientist at WorldFish, during an online session at World Water Week, ‘Incorporating water management and aquatic food in agroecological transitions’, which was held on 23 August 2023. It is estimated that globally, seventy percent of all the freshwater we use is spent on agriculture, sheContinue reading “Making waves: centring water in agroecological research and practice”

GLF Nairobi 2023 Watch Parties: A Celebration of Global Cooperation and Shared Journey

In a world that’s becoming increasingly interconnected, the power of community and shared experiences is paramount. The recently concluded GLF Nairobi 2023 beautifully exemplified this notion, showcasing the strength of collaborative learning and networking on a global scale. As part of this year’s event, GLFx Chapters worldwide embarked on an extraordinary journey, hosting Watch PartiesContinue reading “GLF Nairobi 2023 Watch Parties: A Celebration of Global Cooperation and Shared Journey”

Should references to water and aquatic foods be made more explicit in the 13 HLPE agroecological principles? Have your say in an E-Consultation!

An E-consultation is now open to gather feedback on a number of proposed changes to the 13 HLPE principles of agroecology with the aim to make the references to water, aquatic foods, and the key actors that use and manage these resources more explicit, thereby increasing awareness and encouraging greater integration of these aspects in agroecologicalContinue reading “Should references to water and aquatic foods be made more explicit in the 13 HLPE agroecological principles? Have your say in an E-Consultation!”

GLFx Meru Joins African Biodiversity Network in Celebrating 20 Years of Conservation Milestones

In an impactful gathering, GLFx Meru marked a significant milestone by participating in the 20th-anniversary celebration of the African Biodiversity Network. This event showcased two decades of dedicated efforts in preserving critical biological diversity and culture, and GLFx Meru played a vital role as a longstanding partner. Representing the chapter with great dedication and enthusiasm, ChoaterContinue reading “GLFx Meru Joins African Biodiversity Network in Celebrating 20 Years of Conservation Milestones”

New citizen science platform allows everyone to shape agroecological transitions

The One Million Voices of Agroecology platform maps sustainable practices around the world and promotes the global exchange of knowledge and experiences within the agroecology community Citizen science actively involves people in the generation of new scientific knowledge. Engaging the broader community, beyond those who already consider themselves to be scientists, is an important aspectContinue reading “New citizen science platform allows everyone to shape agroecological transitions”

Monte Alegre receives students from thePark Rangers program of the Provincial University of Córdoba

In Argentina, GLFx Espinal Córdoba organized a native tree planting day in the Monte Alegre Natural Reserve with students from the Provincial University of Córdoba.  Guests learned about the chapter’s work and how a private reserve is managed and organized.