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Work is urgently needed to slow down the next “green gold rush,” before Africa loses its land, food, forests and water to agrofuel production. This project will carry out research and monitoring, publish information, build capacity, develop networks, and carry out national and international advocacy for a moratorium on agrofuels.

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Categories

  • Environment/Conservation Environment/​Conservation
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • Older People Older People
    • Women & Girls Women & Girls
    • Young People (18-30) Young People (18-30)
    • Other Other

    Situation

    The African Biodiversity Network (ABN) is pushing for a moratorium on agrofuels, and a change in thinking and policy on mitigation and adaptation to climate change. The ultimate hope is to stop destructive agrofuels developments in the project countries and at international level. The ABN may not achieve such an outcome alone. However given that the project aims to develop and amplify African voices, we hope to make a significant contribution to building the momentum. Funding is sought to support partners of the African Biodiversity Network in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda to do the following: • Research and monitoring on the extent and impact of agrofuel developments in Africa. • Raise awareness, build capacity and develop national networks to challenge agrofuels. • Campaign and lobby for a moratorium on agrofuel developments at national and international levels. • A small legal fund will enable partners to respond quickly with legal actions if required. • Publish an information and advocacy toolkit for civil society groups on “No to Agrofuels”. Pelum Kenya is the lead partner in this project, with the Gaia Foundation in the UK giving support through international advocacy. Part-funding is also welcomed. Please do get in touch to discuss this important work further.

    Solution

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    Categories

  • Environment/Conservation Environment/​Conservation
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • Older People Older People
    • Women & Girls Women & Girls
    • Young People (18-30) Young People (18-30)
    • Other Other