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The Africa Eco-Soil Project, implemented by Africa Harvest Enterprises (T) in Morogoro, Tanzania, addresses soil degradation and the high cost of imported chemical fertilisers by producing organic alternatives. The project converts coconut husk waste into cocopeat and market food waste into nutrient-rich compost, distributing these through agro-input dealers to over 200 farmers and 20 corporate clients. By collaborating with farming cooperatives and international NGOs like the UNDP, the initiative provides training on sustainable agriculture and climate change to empower rural farmers. Despite its success in challenging the dominance of the chemical fertiliser industry, the project faces challenges including a reliance on diesel generators for production, the use of polyethylene packaging, and difficulties in securing non-donor funding for scaling.

The document argues that urban agriculture (UA) provides a pathway to community resilience by improving food security, creating jobs, and reducing environmental impact. It highlights the transition of Nazeer Sonday from intensive hydroponic tomato farming to a regenerative polyculture system at Vegkop Polyculture Farm in Philippi. By implementing practices such as no-till, mulching, and crop rotation, the farm increased its soil organic content (SOC) from 0.5% to 2% and expanded its crop variety from one to approximately thirty. The case study emphasizes that regenerative practices mitigate economic risks, such as the 2008 spike in potassium nitrate fertiliser prices, and reduce dependence on costly synthetic inputs. It also notes the role of co-operatives and Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) in helping small-scale farmers access larger markets and ensure sustainable production.

The report analyzes 308 projects totaling over $3.1 billion in IIJA expenditures across California, Colorado, Florida, New York, and Texas. It finds that while significant funds are reaching these states, investments are heavily skewed toward large-scale infrastructure projects managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, with relatively low funding for public lands and greenspaces. The analysis highlights a gap in orphaned well remediation near Latine communities and notes that carbon capture investments in Texas primarily benefit private industry. However, it identifies successes in fenceline air monitoring and climate pollution planning grants that have reached grassroots organizations and Latine-led initiatives.

The document details a transdisciplinary project in Micaya, Bolivia, designed to combat the effects of climate change—specifically frosts, droughts, and soil degradation—through a 'dialogue of knowledge' between local wisdom and innovative technologies. The project implemented agroecological practices, such as community greenhouses and the use of zeolites, to increase food production and reduce pesticide reliance. Health assessments revealed severe nutritional deficiencies and genotoxic damage linked to pesticide exposure, while the adoption of agroecological methods increased vegetable production by approximately 30%. The brief argues that climate resilience is most effective when built through local engagement and intercultural dialogue, providing a replicable model for other high-Andean communities.

The document details a transdisciplinary project in Micaya, Bolivia, designed to combat the effects of climate change—specifically frosts, droughts, and soil degradation—through a 'dialogue of knowledges' between local ancestral wisdom and scientific technology. The initiative implemented community greenhouses, organic fertilizers, and zeolites to increase vegetable production by approximately 30% and diversify local diets. Health assessments revealed severe nutritional deficiencies, with over 80% of the population lacking vitamin B12 and nearly one-third showing genotoxic damage linked to pesticide exposure. The project argues that climate resilience is most effective when built from the territory through intercultural dialogue and the active participation of women and local authorities.

The document highlights how climate change causes water stress and extreme weather that negatively affects the physical and mental health of rural women in Uruguay. It advocates for agroecology as a transformative strategy for climate adaptation and food sovereignty, while noting that the contributions of rural women remain insufficiently recognized in current public policies.

The document highlights how climate change disproportionately affects rural women in Uruguay, causing physical and mental health issues due to water stress and extreme weather. It advocates for the recognition of agroecology as a transformative strategy for climate adaptation and food sovereignty, emphasizing the need to include the knowledge and leadership of rural women in intersectoral public policies.

The document outlines twelve projects (SG-CEH-01 to SG-CEH-12) focused on the climate-environment-health nexus. Key research areas include the expansion of dengue and diarrheal diseases in Peru, Argentina, Colombia, and Cuba; the impact of extreme heat on older adults and urban populations in Mexico City, Buenos Aires, and Chile; and the effects of climate change on nutrition and agroecology in Bolivia and Uruguay. The projects emphasize the need for intersectoral coordination, community participation, and the integration of climate data into public health surveillance and urban planning to build resilience against climate-driven health risks.

The document details twelve transdisciplinary projects investigating how climate change exacerbates health vulnerabilities in the Americas. Key focus areas include the spread of dengue and waterborne diseases, the impact of extreme heat on urban populations, and the role of agroecology and community participation in building climate resilience. The findings emphasize that effective health adaptation requires intersectoral coordination, the integration of satellite and local data, and the inclusion of marginalized groups, such as rural women and the elderly, in policy design.

The document examines the failures of South Africa's industrial food system, characterized by corporate power, land inequality, and high greenhouse gas emissions. It advocates for a 'just transition' that prioritizes workers, small-scale farmers, and women over corporate profit. The author proposes a framework based on three goals: decent livelihoods, environmental sustainability through agro-ecology, and the right to food and nutrition. The text warns that 'green' transitions focusing only on production sustainability may reinforce existing inequalities if they ignore power dynamics and social justice.

The fact sheet outlines the necessity of a just transition in South Africa's food system to combat land inequality, corporate dominance, and food insecurity. It argues that the current industrial food system contributes approximately 18% of the country's greenhouse gas emissions and is highly vulnerable to climate change. The document proposes a framework based on food sovereignty, focusing on three targets: equitable livelihoods, environmental sustainability through agroecology, and the right to food and nutrition. It identifies several barriers to this transition, including a policy bias toward energy and the market-driven approach established by the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act of 1996.

The fact sheet outlines the necessity of a just transition in South Africa's food system, highlighting how historical land dispossession and corporate control have led to food insecurity and labor exploitation. It proposes a transition based on three pillars: equitable livelihoods, sustainable ecological production, and the right to healthy food. The document identifies barriers such as the influence of large companies and fragmented government policies, and provides a framework of principles and indicators to guide the transition toward a more just and resilient food system.

The document outlines the necessity of a 'just transition' in South Africa's food systems, moving away from industrial models that marginalize small-scale farmers and workers. It identifies key barriers, such as the dominance of large corporations and a policy focus limited to the energy sector, and proposes a framework based on agroecology, fair livelihoods, and the right to nutritious food. The text emphasizes that industrial food production contributes approximately 18% of South Africa's greenhouse gas emissions and leaves the food supply highly vulnerable to climate change.

The South African food system is characterized by concentrated corporate ownership, policies favoring large-scale commercial agriculture for export, and high levels of food insecurity, with at least one in five households regularly food insecure. The current industrial model causes significant environmental damage through toxic chemicals and greenhouse gas emissions, while WTO-mandated open markets lead to a dependency on cheap, subsidized imports that undermine local production. The document proposes a just transition centered on the right to food, the implementation of a universal basic income grant, and the adoption of agroecology to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and soil degradation.

The document analyzes the current state of South Africa's food system, highlighting how industrial agriculture and trade policies prioritize large-scale commercial interests and exports over domestic food security. It notes that at least one in five households faces food insecurity, with black women and rural residents most affected. The text criticizes the role of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in forcing market openings that lead to the import of cheap, low-nutrient food, undermining local producers. Environmentally, the current system is described as unsustainable due to excessive water use, toxic chemicals, and greenhouse gas emissions. The document proposes a 'just transition' based on agroecology, the redistribution of land and resources, and the establishment of food as a public right regardless of purchasing power.

Climate change is projected to increase temperatures in South Africa at double the global average, leading to water scarcity, reduced crop yields for staples like maize and wheat, and increased risks for small-scale farmers and marginalized communities. The document argues that a market-led response will exacerbate inequality and instead advocates for a just transition involving resource redistribution, agro-ecological practices, and a universal basic income grant to build resilience.

Climate change in South Africa is projected to increase temperatures by up to 3.5°C over 40 years, leading to water scarcity, yield pressure for maize and wheat, and increased vulnerability for smallholder farmers and marginalized groups. The document argues that a market-led response will intensify inequality and instead advocates for a just transition involving resource redistribution, agroecology, and social support systems.

The fact sheet advocates for agroecology as a transformative approach to build a climate-resilient food system in South Africa. It contrasts this with 'false solutions'—such as GMOs and precision planting—which it claims reinforce corporate power and inequality. Agroecology is presented as a bottom-up method that integrates ecological science with traditional knowledge to reduce emissions, improve adaptation, and ensure food sovereignty by returning control of land and seeds to smallholders and indigenous peoples.

The fact sheet advocates for agroecology as a holistic approach to building climate-resilient and just food systems in South Africa. It contrasts agroecology—which integrates traditional knowledge and ecological science to empower small-scale producers—with 'false solutions' such as GMOs and climate-smart agriculture (CSA) that it claims reinforce industrial control and inequality. The document outlines how agroecology enhances resilience through local production, biodiversity, and soil health, and aligns these goals with the 13 HLPE principles for food system transformation.

The document analyzes the South African food system, describing it as a concentrated, corporate-led industrial model that prioritizes export markets over domestic food security. It highlights systemic issues including high food insecurity—affecting at least one in five households—and environmental degradation caused by large-scale commercial farming. The author advocates for a 'just transition' characterized by the redistribution of land, the adoption of agroecology to combat climate change and biodiversity loss, and the establishment of a universal basic income grant to ensure the right to food for all citizens.