Ethiopia Launches National Agroecology and Agroforestry Strategies for Sustainable Food Systems
Ethiopia has officially launched two pivotal national strategies aimed at transforming its agricultural sector through sustainable practices. The National Agroecology Strategy (2026-2040) and the Ethiopian National Agroforestry Development Strategy (2035) were introduced on March 14, 2026, in Addis Ababa by the Ministry of Agriculture. These frameworks promote nature-based solutions to enhance food security, restore ecosystems, and improve farmer livelihoods. The initiative is exemplified by farmers like Kelil Beshah in the Oromia region, who increased income and nutrition by planting grafted avocado trees supported by Rural Resource Centers. These centers, backed by CIFOR-ICRAF and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, provide training and seedlings, creating green jobs for local youth. State Minister Prof. Eyasu Elias emphasized the government's commitment to scaling these practical actions nationwide. The strategies aim to balance productivity with environmental conservation, addressing soil health, water conservation, and microclimate improvement. Key partners, including the Alliance for Biodiversity and CIAT, contributed to the policy development, marking a significant step toward Ethiopia's long-term food system transformation and ecological restoration.
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Ethiopia Launches National Agroecology and Agroforestry Strategies for Sustainable Food Systems
Ethiopia has officially launched two pivotal national strategies aimed at transforming its agricultural sector through sustainable practices. The National Agroecology Strategy (2026-2040) and the Ethiopian National Agroforestry Development Strategy (2035) were introduced on March 14, 2026, in Addis Ababa by the Ministry of Agriculture. These frameworks promote nature-based solutions to enhance food security, restore ecosystems, and improve farmer livelihoods. The initiative is exemplified by farmers like Kelil Beshah in the Oromia region, who increased income and nutrition by planting grafted avocado trees supported by Rural Resource Centers. These centers, backed by CIFOR-ICRAF and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, provide training and seedlings, creating green jobs for local youth. State Minister Prof. Eyasu Elias emphasized the government's commitment to scaling these practical actions nationwide. The strategies aim to balance productivity with environmental conservation, addressing soil health, water conservation, and microclimate improvement. Key partners, including the Alliance for Biodiversity and CIAT, contributed to the policy development, marking a significant step toward Ethiopia's long-term food system transformation and ecological restoration.
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