Research for Agroecology Network Southern Africa
RAENS is an innovative and sustainable transdisciplinary agroecology research and knowledge network in Southern Africa. The overall goal of RAENS is to strengthen existing initiatives, showcase the potential and scalability of agroecology, facilitate shifts in agricultural training and research towards agroecology, and to inform policy, thereby leading to an enabling landscape for agroecology uptake, research and training. Read more.
The following objectives will be addressed by RAENS
- Improving coordination of agroecology research in the region
- Developing the next generation of agroecology scholars and practitioners in the region
- Managing and disseminating knowledge
- Generating evidence-based policy analysis and advice
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Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL women and girls: Advancing gender-responsive agroecology in Zambia
POLICY BRIEF International Women’s Day 2026 Theme: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls Executive summary Women are central
Strengthening partnerships for agroecological transformation in Southern Africa
The Research for Agroecology Network Southern Africa (RAENS) held its annual reflection and planning meeting in Lusaka, Zambia from 3-6
Training puts researchers in Africa at the forefront of agroecological transitions
Globally, agriculture remains a leading driver of deforestation, land degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate breakdown, responsible for about 11.7% of
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