Fireside Chat: Agro-Innovation for Sustainability

Agricultural innovations and sustainability require close collaboration between Africa and Europe. Innovative solutions that combat climate change and improve food security often emerge through co-creation processes involving various stakeholders, yielding remarkable results. It is crucial to incorporate local knowledge and needs to develop solutions tailored to specific contexts. Building trust, fostering shared visions, and continuous learning are central to this process. Key factors include the availability of resources, diverse competencies among stakeholders, and their ability to seize opportunities and overcome barriers. Particularly promising are innovations that protect soil, water, and biodiversity, such as precision agriculture, renewable energy, technological advancements, or new farming methods. It is also essential to ensure that women and young people have equal access to these innovations and are empowered as developers and users. Only by doing so can we unleash the full potential and achieve a sustainable, global transformation of agriculture.