"...it's not just how to get to the market it's building infrastructure to get to the markets..." H.E Ambassador Peter Maddens.
What can be done?
Having conversations that are geared towards raising awareness
Involving small-scale farmers in the discussion. Small-scale farmers know exactly what they need to solve some of the problems that they face.
Help small-scale farmers access technologies, especially where land has decreased in size, in the recent past.
Reduce the cost of production by providing grants to small-scale farmers.
"...We're gonna be the first Belgium Embassy worldwide to be net-zero, and the first Embassy here in Nairobi to be net zero..." "... It can be done. Isn't that the best lesson ever..." H. E Ambassador Peter Maddens
Climate Change is undeniably here with us. This change in climate patterns has affected the seasonality of farm produce. It has also led to looses among small-scale farmers. H.E Ambassador Peter Maddens is leading the way with achievable solutions.
Carbon emissions affect the quality of air and this has an effect on photosynthesis. This leads to reduced produce productivity.
It's time for us, collective and individually, to do something, no matter how small. Listen to H. E Ambassador Peter Maddens here👉🏾https://www.facebook.com/share/r/trvhjcwvQJ6c4xGa/?mibextid=oFDknk
"... we're at a watershed moment between Europe and Africa..." H. E Ambassador Peter Maddens
Is it time for Africa to reset its relationship with Europe and what will it take?
Our policies need to be driven by data. It's time we sought African solutions for Africa.
Partnership is important, but we must first understand our needs and how we are going to meet them.
Listen to this conversation here👉🏾https://youtu.be/ecdIm9p5CdA?si=Bnt71E7QBy-PxEFi
Food Security Systems are complicated with variables along the different chains that can't be controlled but can be managed.
We need to bring our expertise, experience, research and resources to the table in order to solve it.
My conversation with H. E Ambassador Peter Maddens can be accessed through this link 👉🏾 https://open.spotify.com/episode/31r7eCLRdRyBU3rYj1JFQz
Would you like to donate to small-scale farmers and help us improve their working conditions?
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Patricia Kariuki Henry, Nutritionist
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