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28 March 2019
Equal Times
We need an ‘African ecofeminist future'. And by we, I don't just mean Africa, I mean everyone. I say this for two reasons. Firstly, Africa is now the ‘final frontier' for economic models that have already ecologically compromised the rest of the planet. Not long ago touted as the world's ‘basket case' but now covetously viewed as its future breadbasket, a sustainable alternative in Africa is possibly the final bastion against global environmental degradation. Secondly, women and feminist activists are already on the front line of the battle (...)
Food security read moreDid you know: In the 2019 report of the Presidential Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture, “whilst we export food, back home 41% of people in rural areas and 59, 4% in urban areas have severely inadequate access to food”
Successful activism depends on popular mobilisation but it also requires smart research, astute media relations and well-chosen, well-run legal battles. Activism achieves results, provided it is resolute, intelligent and strategic. https://www.groundup.org.za/article/four-big-victories-show-what-political-activism-can-achieve/
Environmental impacts of maize triangle mechanisation and monoculture cropping plus evidence of climate change. How farming systems need to change. https://mg.co.za/environment/2020-10-17-dust-erosion-harms-sas-food-bowl/ via @mailandguardian
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