Our Lead Associate from NESFAS, Kong Gratia E. Dkhar was a keynote speaker at the 2nd International Agrobiodiversity Congress (IAC) that took place on the 17th of November, 2021 via a virtual event. The Objective of the Annual Congress is to essentially promote agrobiodiversity and support an equitable food system
The “No One Shall Be Left Behind” initiative funded by the REC has been towards the preservation of indigenous food practices and traditions in 130 partner communities. In this endeavor, innovations to help further the livelihoods and economy of the partner communities have been undertaken by NESFAS and its partner organizations; SSC, SURE and NEN, during the project duration
A workshop on Researching and Documenting the indigenous knowledge of the Khasi Traditions of Meghalaya was conducted from the 8th to the 12th of November, 2021; it was facilitated by Dr. Tara Douglas with 17 participants including community fellows, community facilitators and students from St. Anthony’s College and Assam Don Bosco University.
319 foods found in one village of Ri-Bhoi NESFAS organised a State level “Dissemination workshop on findings of Micro-nutrient rich and climate resilient crop species' ' at Khweng on November…
The Solar Power Initiative under NESFAS’ “No One Shall Be Left Behind Initiative' ' funded by REC was officially launched on the 8th of November 2021 at Mawpynthymmai village. The Solar Power initiative was undertaken to address climate change through sustainable energy, i.e solar energy.
The pandemic exposed the fragility of the global food system, made people more conscious about health and nutrition and the dawning realisation of the need to switch to nature- based food production. The Indigenous Peoples’ food systems are vital for food security. These biodiverse systems sustain natural resources, contribute to health and nutrition and sustain livelihoods
