COP 28: From Hope to Discontent
Africa’s Profound Disappointment in Stalled COP 28 Agriculture Negotiations The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), which represents 37 African networks and organisations [...]
Exploring the heart of agroecology transition in Tanzania: A first-hand account from the AFSA’s HSHF officer.
Exploring the heart of agroecology transition in Tanzania: A First-hand account from the AFSA’s HSHF officer. Morogoro, Tanzania – November 2023 – The journey into the heart of [...]
ADAPTATION, RESILIENCE AND MITIGATION THROUGH AGROECOLOGY
A COP28 policy brief for enhancing climate adaptation and resilience through agroecology This policy brief details the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa’s (AFSA) vision and priorities for [...]
STATEMENT OF ALLIANCE FOR FOOD SOVEREIGNTY IN AFRICA AT COP 28
PUT PEOPLE, NATURE, AND LIVELIHOODS AT THE FOREFRONT OF CLIMATE ACTION This statement is delivered on behalf of 37 African Networks and organizations representing up to 200 million Africans, [...]
African Women Agroecology Expo 2023: Harvesting Her Power
A Declaration for Harvesting Her Power: African Women Leading Agroecological Transformation We, the participants of the African Women Agroecology Expo, convened in Kampala, Uganda, on November [...]
Holding Water in Landscapes Everywhere: A World Food Day Reflection
By John Wilson Today, Monday October 16th, sees yet another World Food Day come around. The theme of the day is a little different in that it is water not food. But as FAO’s tagline for the day [...]
Kinshasa Chronicles: Convening for Climate, Biodiversity, and Food Systems in the Congo Basin
By Million Belay, AFSA General Coordinator I just came back from a week-long stay in DRC. I was expecting to see a city intermingled with small forest areas. I did not see a single forest. You [...]
KINSHASA DECLARATION ON RECONCILING FOOD PRODUCTION WITH BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND CLIMATE EMERGENCY IN THE CONGO BASIN
We, 230 participants from six countries of the Congo Basin [Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon] with the contribution [...]
AFSA URGES AFRICAN CLIMATE LEADERS: PRIORITISE AGROECOLOGY, FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION NOW!
Nairobi, Kenya – September 4, 2023– We, as members of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), represent the largest social movement comprising farmers, fisherfolk, indigenous [...]
CONGO BASIN CONVENING: Bridging Food Sovereignty, Biodiversity Conservation, and Climate Resilience
Kinshasa, DRC – August 25, 2023 – The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), the largest CSO coalition championing food sovereignty across the continent, is gearing up for its [...]
Pan-African Seed Conference Concludes, Upholding Seed Sovereignty
A Resolute Stand for Championing Farmers’ Rights, Resisting GMOs, and Paving the Way for Ecological Resilience WE, the members of the Seed Working Group of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty [...]
Empowering Youth through Green Skills: Fostering Agroecological Entrepreneurship for a Prosperous and Resilient Future
Press Statement for International Youth Day 2023 – Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World KAMPALA, 12th August 2023 On this International Youth Day 2023, the AFSA Youth [...]
Homage to Dr. Melaku Worede: Guardian of Genetic Heritage
It is with deep sorrow and immense respect that the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) mourns the passing of Dr. Melaku Worede, a towering figure in the field of conservation, [...]



























