MEDIA STATEMENT: Parliamentary debate on malnutrition must lead to action
A quarter of South Africa’s children fail to get out of the starting blocks to life, damaged by chronic malnutrition. Between 15 000 and 20 000 children experience severe episodes of acute malnutrition that lead to recurrent illness, hospitalisation and — for over a thousand a year — death. On Friday, 28 November, Parliament will […]
Enabling the success of small-scale agroecological farming projects
Small-scale agroecological farming is emerging as one of South Africa’s most promising pathways to healthier communities and more resilient environments. New research supported by DGMT shows that agroecology can simultaneously tackle food insecurity, climate stress, biodiversity loss, and social inequality by strengthening the relationships between people and the ecosystems they depend on. The study explored […]