Women at the center of the future of sustainable food systems
Women-led seed conservation in Kenya is reshaping food security. See how the Kabudi Agoro Community Seedbank turns indigenous seeds into climate resilience and income.
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Women at the center of the future of sustainable food systems
Women-led seed conservation in Kenya is reshaping food security. See how the Kabudi Agoro Community Seedbank turns indigenous seeds into climate resilience and income.
Food systems are not simply about production and consumption. They are deeply connected to climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, public health, economic justice, and social inclusion. Therefore, sustainable food systems cannot be achieved through isolated interventions. Instead, they require collaboration across sectors, meaningful inclusion of communities, and innovation that is both practical and accessible.
As the world focuses towards 2050, one pressing question continues to shape global conversations: how can food systems become more resilient, equitable, and sustainable in the face of climate change, biodiversity loss, and growing food insecurity? Increasingly, the answer is being found in the leadership, innovation, and lived experiences of women working across agriculture and food systems.
This reality came into sharp focus during the Nairobi Dialogue on Women, Food & Agriculture, hosted by Project Dandelion and graced by former Ireland President and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson. The gathering brought together women leaders from diverse sectors including science, policy, research, academia, farming, communication, and development, to reflect on the future of sustainable food systems and the role women must play in shaping that future. The Alliance was represented by Africa Managing Director, Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, underscoring the organization's commitment to advancing sustainable and equitable food systems.