May 2025 - Natae

Seminar – Agroecological Transition and Climate in Algeria

Seminar

Algiers, June 29, 2025

Agroecological transition in different ecosystems to combat climate change in Algeria: reflections on a multi-stakeholder approach

Summary

This seminar is organized within the framework of the NATAE project to address the agroecological transition in the face of climate change. The objective is to discuss climate impacts across ecosystems, promote the MEDAE network, and strengthen multi-stakeholder engagement. The event aims to support public policies in favor of agroecology and sustainable food systems, highlight local initiatives, and pool research findings. Another goal is to integrate Algerian initiatives for agroecological transition into a regional approach to share efforts and resources.

Program

10:00 – 10:30 – Participant Welcome – Registration
10:30 – 11:00 – Opening Ceremony
Moderator : Karima Boudedja
11:00 – 11:30 – Coffee Break
11:30 – 13:30 – Session 1 : Agroecology in Different Agroecosystems of North Africa
Moderator: Amel Bouzid
13:30 – 15:00 – Lunch Break
15:00 – 16:00 – Session 2 : Voices of Professionals in Agroecology
Moderator: Aissa Belhadi
16:00 – 17:30 – Session 3 : Policies and Programs for the Agroecological Transition
Moderator: Amine Oulmane
17:30 – Debate and conclusion

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RIAM at the 17th Edition of SIAM in Meknes

From April 21 to 27, RIAM took part in the 17th edition of the International Agricultural Show in Meknes (SIAM), one of the largest agricultural events in the region. On April 23, RIAM contributed to the conference “Practicing Sustainable Solutions to Conserve Agricultural Soil and Water,” organized by the European Union delegation.

During the session, RIAM presented its activities within the NATAE project, focusing on sustainable agricultural practices. The conference aimed to:

Raise awareness and share knowledge on effective water and soil management
Highlight innovative and integrated approaches, particularly agroecology as solutions to current environmental challenges
Identify actionable strategies to strengthen the resilience of Morocco’s agricultural sector

RIAM shared insights into its training programs, cross-visits, and its ongoing work on Participatory Guarantee Systems (SPG) in agroecology, showcasing its contribution to a more sustainable and resilient agriculture in Morocco.

International Field School in the Oasis of Kébili | April 12–18, 2025

Organized by the INAT team in collaboration with local farmers and socio-economic actors, the International Field School brought together 18 students from Tunisia and NATAE partner countries to the oasis of Kébili.

This immersive experience offered participants the opportunity to develop practical field skills while contributing to the analysis of territorial dynamics in oasis ecosystems. Using participatory tools and field surveys, students worked across three thematic areas: biodiversity, water management, and oasis value chains, proposing actionable strategies for a successful agroecological transition.

Engagements with farmers took place in both traditional and modern oases, including enriching exchanges with the Women’s Association Val’oasis. Students explored local products and learned from the Jemna initiative, an inspiring model of collective oasis management within the social and solidarity economy.

The program concluded with student-led presentations and recommendations, shared with local stakeholders in a closing session that encouraged dialogue and collaboration.