Sustainable Land Management
INTERFACES Closing Workshop Charts Pathways for Scaling Participatory Learning and Sustainable Land Management in Africa
Stakeholders validate three years of project learning, assess the prospects for fertiliser microdosing and commit to sustaining the Ghana Participatory Learning Platform By Benjamin Abugri – FARA, David Anafo – WASCAL, Peter Asare-Nuamah – ZEF-Bonn & Daniel Anyorigya (Media Consultant) Tamale, Ghana | 15 July 2026: Stakeholders have concluded a two-day validation and exit workshop for the INTERFACES project in
Venue Changed for the 9th Africa Agriculture Science Week and 10th FARA General Assembly
Accra, Ghana | July 2026 The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), in collaboration with the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and its partners, wishes to inform all registered participants, partners, exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, media representatives and the general public of an important change of venue for the 9th Africa Agriculture Science Week (AASW9) and the 10th
COINS Workshop in Tamale Strengthens Community Learning and Stakeholder Engagement on Sustainable Land Management
by Benjamin Abugri & Charles Sanou 9 July 2026, Tamale, Ghana The COINS project is holding a three-day engagement in Tamale, Ghana, bringing together farmers, researchers, extension actors, local authorities, members of the Participatory Learning Platform, and other stakeholders to reflect on project results and strengthen pathways for sustainable land management in smallholder farming systems. The workshop is taking place
CIRAWA Agroecology Conference reinforces commitment to Sustainable Food Systems and Nature-Based Solutions in Africa
by Shaquille Pennaneach & Benjamin Abugri Accra, Ghana | 1–3 July 2026 The CIRAWA Agroecology Conference 2026 concluded in Accra with a renewed call for stronger partnerships, evidence-based policies, and greater investment in agroecology and nature-based solutions as pathways to transforming Africa’s food systems. Held under the theme “Agroecology and Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Food Systems in Africa,” the conference
DecLaRe Dissemination Workshop Opens in Tamale to Validate Research Findings and Strengthen Sustainable Land Management Decision-Making
By Benjamin Abugri – FARA & Kisito Gandji – WASCAL Tamale, Ghana | 7 July 2026 — Policymakers, researchers, practitioners, civil society actors, agricultural extension officers, farmers, and members of the Ghana Participatory Learning Platform are meeting today at the University for Development Studies Guest House Conference Room in Tamale for the DecLaRe final dissemination workshop. The workshop forms part
FARA, EU-JRC and RUFORUM Strengthen African Agroecology Research through Earth Observation Training
As Africa accelerates the transition toward resilient and sustainable food systems, the ability to generate reliable, evidence-based data is becoming increasingly important. To support this transformation, the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), in collaboration with the European Commission Joint Research Centre (EU-JRC) and RUFORUM, is convening a two-day Training on Earth Observation for Agroecology from 29–30 June 2026
AUSO and SOILS4MED partner to advance soil health across Africa and the Mediterranean
18 May 2026 Two international soil health initiatives, the Africa Union Soil Observatory (AUSO) and the Mediterranean Soil Health initiative (SOILS4MED), have signed a letter of agreement to advance knowledge exchange on soil health indicators and soil information systems in support of food security and sustainable land management. AUSO is focused on building a comprehensive soil observatory for Africa, and
World Soil Day 2025 – Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities: The Change Starts from You
By ‘Wole Fatunbi PhD Ag. Director of Research and Innovation, FARA “The world is nothing but change; our life is only perception.” — Marcus Aurelius This timeless wisdom is fitting for World Soil Day 2025, celebrated under the theme “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities.” As Africa’s cities expand and evolve, it becomes increasingly clear that their sustainability depends on an
Minister urges science-led innovation to tackle land degradation and build climate resilience
June 3, 2025 The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (Ghana), Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, has emphasised the need for science-driven solutions and innovation in combating land degradation and building climate resilience. Speaking at the INTERFACES Status Seminar in Accra , Dr Muhammed highlighted the pressing issue of sustainable land and natural resource management, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where
Exploring partnerships and scientific solutions to reclaim illegal mining-affected lands – Environment Minister (Ghana)
By Juliet ETEFE The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, has disclosed that government is engaging development partners and evaluating proposals aimed at reclaiming lands devastated by illegal mining activities, popularly known as ‘galamsey’. Speaking at the INTERFACES Status Seminar held in Accra, Dr. Muhammed emphasised that reclaiming degraded lands is not a one-off
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