25-28 March 2025
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Harnessing the Potential of Agroecology in Transforming and Sustaining Resilient Agri-Food Systems.
This 2nd Eastern Africa Agroecology conference aims to motivate key stakeholders to invest in interventions that transform current unsustainable food systems by transitioning towards more environmentally friendly solutions with long-term vision and planning.
The conference will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 25th – 28th March 2025, involving sit in-sessions and field excursions. The conference will be a hybrid event comprising in-person attendance and livestreaming for online participants.
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Conference Theme
Strengthening Agri-Food System Transformation for Resilience, Sustainability and Socioeconomic Development.
Shared Vision: Truly functioning agri-food systems widening access to sufficient and healthy food for all, in thriving economies that safeguard planetary boundaries.
Purpose of the conference
The conference provides a forum to discuss important issues including evidence-generation of agroecology impacts, scaling up agroecological transitions, digitalization in agri-food systems, investment in research and innovation, trade opportunities, engagement of small-scale food producers including indigenous peoples, women, youth and the private sector in agri-food systems transformation.
Conference Tracks
Six conference tracks aligned with the five themes will guide the conference. The tracks will be coordinated/led by organizations that have experience and demonstrated the ability to organize activities around such tracks.
- Agroecological systems & scale up strategies
- Food security, nutrition, and health nexus
- Women and youth empowerment in agroecology
- Market development & trade
- Policy reforms & agroecology investments
- Financing for impact and scale
