PELUM MALAWI CHAMPIONS AGROECOLOGY AND PERMACULTURE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE.

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PELUM Malawi's National Coordinator, Nozgenji Bilima, has issued a passionate call to action, urging organizations across the nation to prioritize agro ecology and permaculture as a critical element in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Bilima's call came during the Annual General Meeting hosted by PELUM in Mzuzu on Thursday, where key stakeholders converged to share insights and experiences.

The primary objectives of the meeting were twofold: firstly, to spotlight PELUM's ongoing initiatives in the country, and secondly, to foster a collaborative environment for mutual learning among stakeholders. This gathering, a testament to the collective commitment to sustainable practices, drew the participation of 16 organizations equally dedicated to climate change and land management issues.

Exciting Insights from Nkhatabay: Permaculture Exchange Visit Promotes Learning and Collaboration

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Nkhatabay witnessed a dynamic exchange visit this week, where we delved into the world of Permaculture activities in three prominent schools: Mkondezi, Chiguluwe, and Luwazi primary schools. This initiative aimed to foster knowledge-sharing and networking among the organizations dedicated to implementing ecological land use management with smallholder farmers.

Schools and Colleges Permaculture (SCOPE) took center stage, providing invaluable insights into their permaculture initiatives within these schools. What warmed our hearts was the delightful collaboration between students and their educators, working hand in hand to cultivate sustainable practices.

AGROECOLOGY REFLECTION CONFERENCE REPORT

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Venue: GreenHill Lodge

Date: 22rd – 25th May 2023

INTRODUCTION
As a way of enhancing coordination and networking of stakeholders, government, partners and farmers PELUM Malawi and Churches Action in Relief and Development organized an AgroEcology (AE) Reflection Conference in order for the participants to share experiences, demonstrate success stories and progresses being made on the ground: farmer communities and civil society organisations (CSOs) are successfully advocating for policy adaptation at local level. The Conference’s aim was to foster exchange, coordination and motivation of organizations implementing agroecology or interested in doing so.