- The Webinar discussed recommendations for sustainable resource use and optimization of land, water and energy as contained in the draft thematic brief
- The CLAB –Africa Project is led by University of Pretoria, Future Africa Institute, and UNEP in collaboration with FANRPAN with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
- It aims to provide a platform for Africa’s leading scientists to engage Africa’s political leadership on the varying catalytic sectors to address the continent’s wicked challenges in this regard.
- Related: Recording first webinar: 11/05 Climate Impacts on Food Systems in Africa by FANRPAN.
- POLICY BRIEF 1. CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS ON FOOD SYSTEMS IN AFRICA (# 12 p.)
- DRAFT THEMATIC BRIEF 2: LAND RESTORATION AND BIODIVERSITY IN AFRICA (# 10 p.)
- Adoption and/or amplification of micro-gardening techniques such as composting and vermicomposting, with a particular focus on economically vulnerable social groups such as women and youth.
- Sustainable intensification of smallholder farming by providing the necessary financial and skills investment.
- Need for greater research efforts for sustainable intensified agriculture focused on developing improved fallow management.
- Integration of indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) in land policy, beginning at a local level; and
- Utilization of tertiary institutions for capturing, making sense of and applying IKS.
Speakers:
- Dr. Gabriel Lekalakala shared the challenges & key governance frameworks for equitable, sustainable resource use of land, water and energy.
- Prof. Neill Goosen from the ARUA Centre of Excellence in Energy @StellenboschUni emphasized on the importance of a nexus approach in #land water and energy research and policy interventions
- SDG Water Investments Specialist Ms. Shamiso Mlilwana from @GWPSAF
Related:
2nd Call for Applications for the SADC Renewable Energy Entrepreneurship Support Facility: sacreee.org/job/sacreee/2n
due 12 June 2022
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