19/01/2026
The path to a resilient, equitable, and sustainable food future lies firmly in the hands of young people embracing agroecology.
An article published in the Zambia Daily Mail newspaper highlights a practical message: the path to a resilient, equitable, and sustainable food future lies firmly in the hands of young people embracing agroecology. Agroecology is not only a set of farming practicesâit is an economic pathway. By prioritising diverse cropping systems, soil health, and local value chains, young people can build enterprises that are more stable and less dependent on expensive external inputs.
The âMy Food is Zambianâ movementâan initiative we championâaligns strongly with agroecology by celebrating indigenous crops, traditional farming knowledge, and culturally appropriate diets. For many young people, engaging in agroecology is a way to reconnect with heritage, preserve ancestral wisdom, and take pride in a distinct Zambian food identity. This cultural grounding strengthens communities and helps ensure that modern food systems do not erase local knowledge.
Call to action:
Supporting youth in agroecology is an investment in jobs, climate resilience, and cultural continuity. We encourage policymakers, cooperatives, traditional leaders, schools, and private sector partners to expand training, finance, land access, and markets for youth-led agroecological initiatives. When young people are equipped to lead, they do not only transform farmsâthey transform the future of food.
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Community Technology Development Trust-zambia. Caritas Zambia FIAN International Zambia Care For Nature Zambia Green Living Movement (GLM) Global Network for the Right to Food and Nutrition Loctaguna Organics National Union for Small Scale Farmers of Zambia - Nusfaz Natures Organic Foods Namfumu Conservation Trust Khumbilo agroecology media services ZASHO Kasisi Agricultural Training Centre Zambia Climate Change Network Mizu Eco-Care Oxfam AFSA Consumer Unity Trust Society - CUTS Lusaka Pelum Zambia Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa