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Contemporary Western relationships with food systems no longer celebrate the food itself. Historically, food systems were a spiritual and cultural part of nearly all humans’ daily lives. As agricultural technology upgrades local productions to advance seed-saving and improve high yields, we must focus on socio-economic yet culturally sensitive approaches to ensure that traditional foods are not being genetically altered. COVID-19 Recovery Plans must address the distinct needs of Indigenous peoples, particularly Indigenous women, related to land rights, food security, and community production
... Lire la suite. Thus, land tenure issues for Indigenous women in Africa are crucial, as Indigenous women can lead to the growth of sustainable, organic, and climate-resilient agriculture. Although Indigenous women hold crucial knowledge and are critical stakeholders in preserving ecosystems, they are left behind. Women are key knowledge holders in our food systems, from production to transformation. Indigenous people, and Indigenous women, in particular, must be included as early stakeholders in the decision-making process -- from the planning to design to implementation and supported economically and socially. To implement these recommendations to the UN Summit on Food Systems, participants in the women's thematic dialogue called for programs designed by Indigenous peoples, particularly women, and a dedicated funding mechanism to implement the programs. The lack of recognition for communal land drives many Indigenous farmers to production methods with adverse environmental and health outcomes. It also accelerates deforestation by contributing to the marginalization of Indigenous farmers -- stakeholders with a traditional role in protecting ecosystems. As 90% of meat in Kenya and Tanzania still comes from Indigenous peoples, traditional methods are stressed and must adapt in a way that allows them to sustainably expand production. Must ensure that (1) there is enough livestock to provide for the community before (2) selling on external markets. Traditional consumption practices leave no one hungry. Among pastoralists and hunter gatherers, food production has been communal rather than individual. Thus, sharing with neighbors and other community members during times of surplus and receiving during times of deficit has been traditionally conductive to ensuring that everyone has equal access to food. Governments must recognize sustainable pastoral systems and their social, economic, and environmental contributions to regional food systems, ensure knowledge transfers to the next generation, and prioritize Indigenous peoples' organic food and traditional seed bank. As a part of this recognition, the voices of Indigenous pastoral farmers must be included in decision-making. Lire moins
Piste(s) d'Action: 3, 4, 5
Mots-clés : Finance, Human rights, Women & Youth Empowerment