Mapping of Green Transition Actors Championing Agroecological Practices for sub-Saharan Africa

This report delivers the results of a mapping exercise of actors that support agroecological transitions in sub-Saharan Africa.

Mapping of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) actors championing agroecological practices for sub-Saharan Africa

This report delivers the results of a mapping exercise of African research and education organisations and networks involved in research and innovation initiatives in the field of agroecology and other innovative approaches.

Scoping Study on Organic and Biofertilizers: Overcoming Chemical Fertilizer Dependence in Africa

DeSIRA-LIFT has initiated a scoping study to explore the opportunities and challenges associated with off-farm production, marketing, and utilization of organic and biofertilizers.

DeSIRA and DeSIRA-LIFT featured in the EU GCCA+ Review of Climate

In February 2023, the DeSIRA Initiative was featured in the 11th issue of the magazine of the Global Climate Change Alliance Plus (EU GCCA+ Review of Climate).

New DeSIRA-LIFT publication: Current developments in seed laws harmonisation in Africa

Are breeders’ rights and farmers’ rights to seed in conflict or complementary in African countries? In its new publication Current developments in seed laws harmonisation in Africa, DeSIRA-LIFT provides key elements to answer this question.

Making knowledge work for policy: DeSIRA-LIFT conducts a review of seed laws in Africa

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Shifting towards more sustainable food systems requires an enabling international policy environment based on effective policy dialogue. With this premise in mind, DeSIRA-LIFT, a service facility of the DeSIRA Initiative, aims to underpin policy dialogue between the African Union (AU) and the European Commission with evidence and actionable knowledge on trends related to food systems transformation.