The Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) hosted a workshop on May 22, in Nairobi, in observance of the International Day for Biodiversity.
Experts from various fields attended the workshop to discuss the urgent need for transitioning from agreements to action. They also addressed global challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change, and food insecurity.
This year’s theme, “From agreement to action: Build back biodiversity,” highlights the importance of safeguarding the world’s biodiversity.
Food and Land Use Coalition organization is a global partnership that brings together businesses, governments, civil society, and researchers to transform food and land use systems. The firm target is on sustainable solutions that meet the needs of both people and the planet.
The coalition works to identify and implement strategies for achieving resilient and environmentally friendly food and land use systems. FOLU Kenya is a country platform operating under the umbrella of the global coalition.
During the workshop, participants dug into the ten critical transitions outlined in the FOLU growing better report. These transitions include shifting to regenerative agriculture, reducing food loss and waste, and protecting natural ecosystems.
Emphasizing the urgency of action, the participants emphasized the significance of implementing these transitions to combat the biodiversity crisis and build resilient food systems.
Charles Opiyo, Head of Policy at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN Kenya), appreciated the efforts made by stakeholders in the Food and Land Use Coalition in Kenya.
“Today, as we celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity under the theme ‘From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity,’ I celebrate the work that stakeholders in the Food and Land Use Coalition in Kenya have done in prioritizing five critical transitions. These transitions aim to enable a shift towards a sustainable food and land use system and restore biodiversity loss,” Charles said.
Jeremiah Rogito, from FOLU Kenya secretariat, echoed these sentiments.
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“To move towards a sustainable food and land use system in Africa and Kenya, there is a need to develop clear action plans, robust monitoring and coordination framework and track them through the implementation period,” said Charles Opiyo. “We believe that working together is key to achieving sustainable development and addressing climate change, and we look forward to completing this process and implementing the Kenya Food and Land Use Action Plan 2023-2028.” He added.
Eng. Laban Kiplagat, the Director for Land and Environment in the State Department of Crop Development and Agricultural Research, commended FOLU Kenya for supporting this initiative, which aligns with the government’s Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda aimed at achieving food and nutritional security.
The Food and Land Use Coalition remains committed to its vision of a sustainable food and land use system that benefits everyone.
It will continue to support stakeholders in implementing the ten critical transitions, fostering partnerships, and promoting collaboration to achieve a future where biodiversity is preserved, climate change is addressed, and food security is ensured.
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