Community Shamba at the International Ecoagriculture Conference 2004

International Ecoagriculture Conference & Practitioners Fair

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Nairobi, Kenya
25 September - 1 October 2004

Schedule What is the Community Shamba? What issues does the Community Shamba address? Community Shamba Daily Journal Community Shamba Daily Photo Diary Nairobi Declaration - Final Community Statement on the Principles and Practice of Ecoagriculture Official Website for the International Ecoagriculture Conference & Practitioners Fair Key Documents Community Shamba Concept Note Community Shamba Brochure Key Meeting Recommendations IISD Report on Ecoagriculture Conference and Community Shamba Media Materials (Press Releases / Media Advisories) Partner Links

Introduction

The Equator Initiative and Partners will be hosting the Community Shamba an innovative learning hub for grassroots ecoagriculture innovators at the 2004 International Ecoagriculture Conference and Practitioners Fair. This conference aims to assess the state of ecoagriculture systems and practices, and develop a strategy promoting ecoagriculture development around the world. The Community Shamba (Swahili for Farm) will serve to assist grassroots innovators to maximize opportunities for knowledge and practices exchange. The community space will house a comprehensive program with workshops for farm/conservation field managers emphasizing the Conference theme Mobilizing Community Ecoagriculture - From local to global The objectives of the Shamba is to share knowledge among ecoagriculture practitioners and permit the identification of priorities, challenges, and concerns related to community-driven initiatives. Additionally, the forum will serve as a showcase for other communities and how they might learn and apply the practices and lessons of local ecoagriculture. Finally, the realization of the dialogue among grassroots leaders can foster and inspire business, government, and other partners to join and to participate to these initiatives