- Feb 09, 2026
Pushing the horizon: Urban farming and community-led innovation in Mukuru informal settlement
A small community-run greenhouse in Mukuru is offering insights into how controlled-environment agriculture can strengthen food security in urban environments under increasing pressure—and a look into the future of food systems in informal settlements.
- Dec 18, 2025
Land tenure, women’s land rights, and resilience: Reflections from CRIC23 toward UNCCD COP17
Our experts discuss what the exchanges at CRIC23 highlighted and revealed about the role of secure and gender-equitable land tenure in the UNCCD's work ahead of the 2026 triple COP year.
- Dec 09, 2025
The story of Mukuru's Urban Nutrition Hub
In Mukuru informal settlement, a safe haven for women has grown into the Urban Nutrition Hub, a multi-purpose space for nutrition education, training, and community development, demonstrating the potential of grassroots community-owned innovation..
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