Dear All, PELUM Zambia is thrilled to share our latest edition of the quarterly newsletter. The newsletter covers stories of the work PELUM is doing to promote sustainable land use among communities in Zambia through Agroecology. Look out for the story on the first-ever agroecology conference with more than 200 participants. We would appreciate feedback on how we can enhance…
PELUM Zambia is participating in the 2024 Agricultural and Commercial Show under the theme: “Creating a Competitive Future”. At the demonstration site, agroecological farming techniques are on display. On the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment stand, PELUM is showcasing the work done in Milenge District under the Global Environmental Facility small grants project supported by UNDP. Make a date…
PELUM Zambia Country Coordinator Muketoi Wamunyima contributes to the development of the National Agroecology Strategy for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Follow the link to access the strategy : National Agroecology Strategies for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Spotlight on Zambia | FAO
IFOAM in collaboration with Knowledge Hub For Organic Agriculture and Agroecology in Africa(KHSA) and PELUM Zambia has conducted the refresher training for teams of trainers in Zambia. The training brings together master trainers trained by IFOAM and other master trainers to harness a sense of community and belonging. It also aims at making effective the training methodologies to make future…
The momentum in Eastern and Southern Africa to develop National Agroecology strategies is real! Find the link below for the National Agroecology Strategy Brief for more insights. NAS-brief-web.pdf (agroecology-pool.org)
PELUM under the Knowledge Hub For Organic Agriculture and Agroecology in Southern Africa in collaboration with IFOAM has provided training to a total of 45 multipliers in Eastern, Northern and Southern provinces of Zambia. The training aimed at enhancing multiplier skills in agroecology, organic agriculture and facilitation. The multipliers as expected to train a minimum of 10 follower farmers in…
Find below the link to the fact sheet. KHSA Factsheet_Agric&Water
The 9th issue of the ISAN Magazine is out. Find the link below to access it.
PELUM Zambia has donated a water tank to Tuswayane women’s club in Chief Nyampande’s chiefdom in Choma District to support their organic gardening. Officiating at the handover ceremony, Choma District Commissioner Sikaleya Gamela called on the members of the group to utilize the opportunity for food, nutrition and income security. He urged the community to safeguard the donation as it…
PELUM in collaboration with Knowledge Hub for Organic Agriculture in Southern Africa and in partnership with Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity(ZAAB) and Markets and Seeds Access Projects and FiBl is The workshop aims to bring together organic and agroecology stakeholders in Zambia to share and engage on research and policy evidence, gaps, potential opportunities related to on-farm and on…