Million Belay
Milion Belay is the General Coordinator of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa and has been working for over two decades on intergenerational learning of bio-cultural diversity, agriculture, the rights of local communities to seed and food sovereignty and forest issues. He has a PhD in environmental learning, an MSc in tourism and conservation, and a BSc in Biology, and is a member of the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food).
Why Agroecology Needs Social Movements
The 2nd East African Agroecology Conference was a three-day event, from March 25-28, and according to the organizers’ report, over 700 people participated. Alongside a range of side events, there were exhibitions showcasing everything from organic products to innovative techniques and methodologies for improving soil health and replacing agrochemicals. I was constantly surrounded by people…
Africa’s Forgotten Farmers
Recently, renowned environmental and human rights advocate George Monbiot shared his perspectives on global food systems. Monbiot, once an advocate for small-scale African food producers, now seems to align more with corporate narratives: that they alone can address the world’s hunger problems. While the ongoing debate between British authors over the future of global food…