Ethiopian Sustainable Food Systems and Agroecology Consortium
The National Agroecology Conference will be held on 5 November 2026 at the Ministry of Agriculture Conference Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the theme “Agroecology for Environmental Health, Sustainable Food Systems and Climate Resilience.” Organized through the collective efforts of the Promoters of Agroecology group and partner civil society...
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The Ethiopian Sustainable Food Systems and Agroecology Consortium (ESFSAC), in partnership with PELUM Ethiopia and with financial support from the Global Greengrants Fund and the Agroecology Fund, convened a multi-stakeholder Dialogue on Biosafety and Modern Biotechnology: Balancing Innovation, Biodiversity and Food Sovereignty on 28 September 2026 at Azzeman Hotel, Addis...
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More than 130 participants from 33 countries gathered in Addis Ababa from 7–9 September 2026 for the Continental Convening on Strengthening African Civil Society Climate Action on Food Systems and Agriculture Towards COP31 and COP32. Organised by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) in collaboration with Ethiopia’s Ministry...
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Dear Members and Partners, As we welcome the New Year, we extend our warmest wishes to all our members, partners and friends. May the year ahead bring renewed hope, meaningful collaboration and new opportunities to build healthier, more resilient and sustainable food systems for all. Thank you for being part...
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The Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 concluded with an Awarding Event held on 4 September 2026 at BlueSpace Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, celebrating young entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions for healthier and more sustainable food systems in Ethiopia. Organized by the Ethiopian Sustainable Food Systems and Agroecology Consortium (ESFSAC), in...
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The Top 10 finalists of the Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 were announced on 11 August, following a competitive evaluation of applications against a detailed assessment framework covering relevance, sustainability, impact, efficiency and scaling potential, alongside due diligence and verification. On 13–14 August, the finalists participated in a two-day...
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Umngqusho is a traditional Xhosa dish from South Africa. It is made mainly from samp (crushed dried maize/corn) and beans. It has been an important staple food in the communities and is valued because it is filling, nutritious, and relatively inexpensive. Umngqusho is also famously associated with former South African...
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The Top 10 finalists of the Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 recently completed a two-day mentorship and coaching programme on 13–14 August in Addis Ababa. They are now preparing to present their startups at the Final Pitch Competition on 21 August. As we look forward to this year’s final...
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Haramaya University strengthens its commitment to agroecology through the integration of its Agroecology Innovation and Demonstration Hub with the Africa Centre of Excellence (ACE) for Climate Smart Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation. A new chapter has opened for agroecology in Ethiopia as Haramaya University takes a significant step toward institutionalizing agroecology...
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On August 13 and 14, 2026, the Top 10 finalists of the Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 participated in an intensive two-day coaching and mentorship program designed to strengthen their entrepreneurial, technical, business, and communication skills as they prepare for the final stage of the competition. Day 1 –...
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