Africa Community

Hello everyone!
What a pleasure to be part of this inspiring community!
I'm Dieudonne Ilboudo, a water and environment specialist currently working at the General Office of Agropastoral Development and Irrigation of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animals and Fisheries Resources of Burkina Faso.
My work focuses on sustainable water resource management, soil conservation, land reclamation, and environmental preservation. I have over four years of experience in community projects promoting climate change adaptation, integrated water resource management, and the development of rice-growing lowlands.
I recently led initiatives on the management of invasive aquatic plants, transforming them into valuable resources such as compost and biochar to support local agriculture and the circular economy. I am passionate about drought resilience (Zai and Half-Moon Techniques) and ethical, inclusive, and innovative approaches to natural resource governance, and I strive to integrate local knowledge and community participation into all aspects of my work.
I look forward to learning, collaborating, and contributing to this dynamic network !

Hello!

It's a pleasure to be joining this community! I'm Liz Mwangi, an environmental social scientist with experience working at the intersection of gender, climate justice, and conservation across Eastern and Southern Africa. My research interests emphasize participatory, community-centered approaches to ecosystem management and well-being. Most recently I completed an MPhil in Environmental Humanities, with my research focusing on drought adaptation for agropastoral communities in Northern Kenya.

I'd also love to share with you my recent policy paper publication for drought practitioners working at the intersection of gender and agropastoral communities.

📍https://droughtclp.unccd.int/blog/mainstreaming-gender-drought-manageme…

I look forward to engaging and interacting more on this channel.

Liz Mwangi.

📸 Capture the solutions that inspire change!
The UNCCD and GWP have launched a global photo competition at UNCCD COP 16 in December 2024 in Riyadh to highlight powerful solutions to drought and water scarcity.
From nature-based solutions to technological innovations, we’re looking for impactful images that showcase how communities and ecosystems build resilience to drought.
🏆 Finalists will have their work exhibited at UNCCD Headquarters in Bonn during the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on June 17, 2025.
💰 Winners in each category will receive a $500 gift card from the International Center of Photography or Fotografiska Museum.
⏳ Don’t miss the submission deadline: March 31, 2025!
📢 Winners will be announced in May 2025.
🔗 Submit your entry today and let your photos inspire action! https://droughtclp.unccd.int/photo-competition

Bonjour la communauté, je souhaiterais vous présenter une technologie brevetée pour une économie d'eau d'irrigation AGROBIOTEK-INGENIERIE se consacre au développement de fertilisants et de supports de culture respectueux de l’environnement, conçus pour optimiser la consommation d’eau et répondre aux besoins spécifiques des agriculteurs, notamment dans les régions arides et semi-arides.

Notre produit phare, le GELVITER, est un hydro-rétenteur gélifié curatif innovant, élaboré à partir d’eau, d’intrants spécifiques, et de charbon végétal. Il se distingue par deux objectifs principaux :

Réduction de la consommation d’eau : GELVITER permet une gestion optimisée des ressources hydriques, tout en améliorant significativement la productivité agricole.
Amendement des sols : Sa composition entièrement biodégradable contribue à la restauration et à l’enrichissement des sols.

Dans une démarche de développement local, AGROBIOTEK-INGENIERIE travaille main dans la main avec les parties prenantes locales pour adapter ses solutions aux besoins spécifiques des territoires. En complément, nous offrons un accompagnement technique personnalisé pour garantir le succès de nos utilisateurs.

Notre mission dépasse la simple productivité agricole : nous cherchons à apporter une réponse durable à la crise alimentaire, à favoriser la sédentarisation des populations, et à réduire les migrations massives dues à des conditions de vie difficiles.

Avec GELVITER, AGROBIOTEK-INGENIERIE s’engage pour une agriculture résiliente et un avenir plus durable.

Check out the first episode of the UNCCCD CLPs Interview Series featuring Bongani Masuku , Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture of Eswatini!

https://youtu.be/VUyc3xX-QqQ?si=F_Y5Ll3jd3uDX--A