CONFERENCE HOSTS

Building on past and on-going joint activities, a synergistic relationship between two NGOs, Biowatch South Africa, and the Earthlore Foundation and the University of Cape Town’s Bio-economy Research Chair, has been galvanised into a long-term collaboration on seed and knowledge systems. The primary aim of the Seed and Knowledge Initiative (SKI) is to revive and enhance farmer-led seed systems and knowledge systems and to deepen understanding about their functioning, within the context of supportive agricultural, cultural and ecological practices.

The initiative’s vision is to collaborate with communities, researchers, NGOs, policy-makers and other national and regional partners towards a future where small-holder farmers are empowered to secure seed and food sovereignty on all levels. Originally focused on South Africa, SKI has extended its activities into the region, working with 13 partners in South  Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia.

In the collaborative spirit of SKI, we would like to engage a broader set of stakeholders in this vital and timely discussion on transition to agroecology, to share our own learnings, learn from others, take inspiration from the arts and create new friendships and strategic relationships. Join us!