65% of Africa’s land is degraded. At #AFSForum2025, leaders, scientists and partners came together to advance soil health, innovation and youth-led solutions for resilient food systems.
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#TreesPeoplePlanet
🌍At the #AFSForum2025 in Dakar, #FCI4Africa joined FoodSafety4Africa and INCiTiS-FOOD to showcase how collaborative research and digital innovation are transforming Africa’s agri-food future.
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#HorizonEU #FoodConvergenceInnovation #FCINetwork
🌍 We have the land, youth, and talent — now we need action 🌱 #AFSFORUM2025 #AfricaFoodSystems #WithScienceWeCan
Reflecting on some powerful conversations at #AFSForum2025 🌍
Women are the backbone of sustainable change 🌱 More opportunities for qualified women to enter and excel in agriculture and science mean stronger, more resilient food systems for all.
#WithScienceWeCan
#AFSForum2025 brought together science, policy, and partnerships to drive the transformation of food systems, with youth at the center.
CGIAR marked milestones with IFPRI's Food Policy Report, ICRISAT's 2025–2030 strategy, and CIP's Partnership for Root and Tuber Crops in Africa.
“Until we have none of our people waking up hungry, none of our children going to bed hungry, that is work to do.” — Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, Managing Director for Africa. We close #AFSForum2025 committed to science, youth & innovation for food systems transformation. 🌍
AFSF: Livestock farming in the service of food security (ministers) #AFSF2025 #AFSForum2025 #Livestock
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Africa bets on livestock for its food security and economic growth. #AFSF2025 #AFSForum2025 #whylivestockmatter #livestock
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📢 Day 4 of #AFSForum2025 included a masterclass on finance for resilient food systems, 💰and discussions on empowering young entrepreneurs and women farmers, integrating food systems with climate action. 👩🌾💡 Stay tuned for the outcomes of this week's discussions!
I am grateful to have joined #AFSForum2025 to reflect on the history and future of @ifpri.org in #Africa and priorities for food systems financing. It was energizing to discuss opportunities for collaboration with the various actors powering African agri-food transformation.
@cgiar.org
Proud to co-host at #AFSForum2025 on re-imagining leadership. Youth, policymakers & partners explored 4 catalysts for #FoodSystems - 🤝coordination, 💼 opportunities, 🗣️dialogue & 🚀 youth leadership - calling to put youth at the table, invest in skills, unlock finance & foster intergenerational action.
📢🌾 Today, we launched the Kunming Manifesto on Agrobiodiversity at #AFSForum2025! 📝 Discover global case studies on agrobiodiversity as a driver of agricultural productivity, climate resilience, and strong livelihoods. ¡Explore and share! 👇 https://t.co/enMKP2EcY8 https://t.co/5zldvTYDsv
Ministers noted strong coordination for #FoodSystems transformation in their countries🤝 #AFSForum2025.
The Hub appreciated the crucial role of National Convenors in these efforts & reaffirmed UN support to help drive forward national pathways under the #UNFSS2025 Call to Action & CAADP-Kampala 📃
🎉 Exciting news from #AFSForum2025! Dr. Mercy Diebiru-Ojo, #IITA, named a 2025 #AfricaFoodPrize Laureate.
Her work on cassava and yam is boosting food security & creating opportunities for farmers across Africa. @cgiar.org is proud of you!
🔗 https://t.co/uUTZklINW5
At #AFSForum2025, Nadine Gbossa, IFAD Director of #FoodSystems Coordination, presents the 3FS - tracking financial flows to food systems.
A 3FS African community of practice under CAADP-Kampala helps countries share data, strengthen accountability & guide smarter investments.
🔗More: bit.ly/3VwKBt6
On day 4 of #AFSForum2025, CGIAR highlights farmers’ and youth voices in shaping Africa’s food future.
Bram Govaerts, DG CIMMYT, joins the plenary on biodiversity and climate, while Simon Heck, DG CIP, participates in the Farmers Forum.
#OurFoodOurFuture
CABI speaking at #AFSForum2025 on the importance of effective Soil Information Management for soil health #FAIRdata #SoilData
Privileged to talk for the Coalition for Soil Information Systems for Africa (C4SISA sia.faraafrica.org/c4sisa/) and partners - FARA, ISRIC and CABI at #AFSForum2025 in Dakar. The new African Union Soil Observatory AUSO is carried by Africans for African soil health
At #AFSForum2025, leaders, innovators, communities and youth are tuning into the same frequency 🔊 amplifying solutions that can build resilient, sustainable food systems for all.
#COPSoil
#Youth4Soil
#OurFoodOurFuture
@cifor-icraf.org @giz.de @norad.no @aiccra.bsky.social
On September 4, 2025, IFPRI’s Jawoo Koo will participate in this session at #AFSForum2025:
📌 Can AI Empower Youth Futures?
⏲️ 11:00am – 11:30am (Africa/Dakar)
📍 Hall E – Exhibition Hall – Arbre à Palabres & Culinary Village
🤝 IFPRI and @farmradio.org
🔍 www.ifpri.org/event/africa...
@cgiar.org
Strengthening partnerships at #AFSForum2025: the #FoodSystems Hub team met with @gatesfoundation.bsky.social to discuss ways to support national food systems transformation and scale effective financing across public & private sectors. 🌍🤝
Join us today at #AFSForum2025 for this key dialogue on soil health, incentives, and information systems.
16h30 - 17h30
Knowledge Hub, Exhibition Center
#COPSoil
#SoilHealth
#Youth4Soil
@cifor-icraf.org @giz.de @norad.no @aiccra.bsky.social
At #AFSForum2025, we met with CAADP non-state actors to discuss their key role in food systems transformation:
🌍 Amplifying Africa’s #FoodSystems narrative
🤝 Supporting the Kampala Action Plan
📊 Strengthening accountability through data
📰 Driving advocacy through grassroots networks & media
On Day 3 of #AFSForum2025, CGIAR Centers join partners in shaping the agenda: @ifpri.org marks 50 years and launches Global Food Policy Report, ICRISAT unveils its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, and discussions center on climate, youth, & governance.
🔗 https://on.cgiar.org/4lTZNeQ
#OneCGIAR
📢🤝 On day 1 of #AFSForum2025, we signed an MoU with CORAF News, strengthening our joint work in 23 countries in the region. This renewal of our agreements will accelerate the co-creation of research-based solutions for food security and prosperity in Africa. https://t.co/Pjwm7aJjSh
📢 Day 2 at #AFSForum2025: Collaboration & innovation in action!
🌍 Issa Ouedraogo highlighted South-South cooperation for low-carbon ag.
💬 Robert Zougmore B. stressed youth-led, user-centric CSA & CIS.
💡 Energy is high—partnerships growing! https://t.co/FfEQG6fV4y
🔊 | CIP at #AFSForum2025
Simon Heck, DG @cipotato.org, highlighted that the barriers facing Root & Tuber Crops in Africa are also opportunities 🙌.
Research, local voices & strategic collaboration are key to turning insights into action for resilient, inclusive food systems.
🔸 @cgiar.org
CGIAR and partners charting the path from knowledge to action at AFS Forum 2025 - building value chains that truly serve people, nature, and climate.
#COPSoil
#Youth4Soil
#AFSForum2025
#OurFoodOurFuture
@cifor-icraf.org @cgiar.org @ilri.org
Don’t miss this #AFSForum2025 special event tomorrow:
📌 Celebrating 50 Years of Impact: IFPRI and the Future of African Food Systems
📆September 3rd, 2025, 15:30 – 17:30
📍Hall B (Special Events)
🔍 ifpri.org/event/africa...
@cgiar.org #OurFutureOurFood
Pas seulement des paroles, mais des actes. Les Nations Unies fières de parrainer des jeunes de tout le continent africain pour participer à #AFSForum2025 ! Ces jeunes leaders apportent leurs idées, leur énergie et leur innovation pour façonner l’avenir des systèmes alimentaires
Just some of the many faces that took part in our live broadcast at AFS Forum today.
If you are at #AFSForum2025 join us at the
AGRA booth at the Agri-Food Expo area to watch these multimedia journalists do what they do best!
