Policy brief launch by Agroforestry Network: Agroforestry and youth – possibilities and barriers

 

Wednesday 10 March 2022 from 12:00 noon to 01:00 pm (CET)

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Youth are in a transitional phase between being a child and becoming an adult – a transition that in itself can be a challenge. Young farmers living in rural areas today face additional challenges, such as mounting unemployment combined with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing food insecurity and aggravating impacts of climate change. Agroforestry – a farming technique that combines cultivating crops, pasture and trees – can address some of these challenges and also contribute to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). During this lunch webinar, Agroforestry Network launches the policy brief Agroforestry and youth – possibilities and barriers, showcasing the role of agroforestry for young farmers’ livelihoods in sub-Saharan African countries. The brief outlines concrete recommendations for policymakers on how to use agroforestry in an inclusive manner to create new opportunities for youth in food systems. Programme Session I Introduction by Eva Åberg, Director of Vi Agroforestry/Vi-skogen Key note speaker Stockholm+50 and youth, Anna Axelsson, Sida Session II Presentation of the policy brief, Alice Castensson and Jonathan Eng, Siani Session III Panel dialogue, moderated by Matilda Palm, Coordinator Agroforestry Network. Panelists: Akilimali Ndatabaye Ephrem, Université Officielle de Bukavu, DRC Stephano Msuya, MVIWAKI (National Networks of Farmers’ Groups in Tanzania) Celina Butali, Regional Gender, Children and Youth Advisor, Vi Agroforestry/Vi-skogen Representative from Sthlm+50 Youth Task Force (to be decided) Session IIII Conclusions and way forward, Matilda Palm, Coordinator Agroforestry Network   For any questions, reach out to Matilda Palm, matilda.palm@viskogen.se Welcome!