Biowatch webinar - NSNP
11/06/2026

WEBINAR: Examining opportunities for agroecology in South Africa’s school nutrition programme

THURSDAY 11 JUNE 2026 | This Biowatch webinar explored opportunities for agroecology in South Africa’s National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) – including a focus on national policy, roll-out in KwaZulu-Natal, and a snapshot of children’s and school views. 
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22/05/2026

Mapping agroecology initiatives in South Africa

As part of the Agroecology Action Collective (AEAC), Biowatch worked with partners in 2025 and early 2026 to conducted a survey of agroecology initiatives in South Africa. This first phase is a pilot to get an initial view of agroecology initiatives in the immediate AEAC networks.
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Hiring intern
09/04/2026

We’re hiring: Intern

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED. Biowatch is seeking an intern to join our hard-working and creative team to provide additional capacity to strengthen overall team effectiveness; support planning, coordination and logistics for events; support roll out of our communication strategy; and provide research support on priority topics and advocacy issues.
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12/03/2026

NEW RESEARCH PAPER | Smallholder farmers, school food gardens and South Africa’s National School Nutrition Programme

This eye-opening Biowatch Research Paper explores the design, implementation and outcomes of South Africa’s National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP), with a focus on KwaZulu-Natal. Of particular interest is the role of smallholder farmers in the programme and the food production projects in schools.
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video series on agroecology and food sovereignty
16/12/2025

VIDEO SERIES: Agroecology for food sovereignty

In this series of videos, Biowatch explores agroecology for food sovereignty and shares it work with smallholder farmers towards developing a sustainable agroecological practice. Videos in this series so far, include: What is agroecology?; Farmer-led Seed Systems; and Reviving ancient grains (millets and sorghum). 
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Biowatch Public Seminar
17/09/2025

PUBLIC SEMINAR: What is agroecology, really?

Join us at the Biowatch Public Seminar in Durban on 2 October and find out why agroecology is so much more than just farming. It is also a movement creating just, ecologically sustainable and viable food systems. Agroecology is transformative and builds food sovereignty and livelihoods while empowering communities to mitigate and adapt to climate...
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28/02/2025

JOINT CIVIL SOCIETY STATEMENT: Why are South African classrooms and children becoming fast food billboards?

In a joint statement, Biowatch joined 22 other civil society organisations in calling  on the Minister of Basic Education to end the trend of corporates such as McDonalds branding desks in schools as this has far-reaching consequences.
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Agroecology for food sovereignty
14/02/2025

MEDIA RELEASE: Agroecology for food sovereignty – African champions call for policy support and investment to transform food systems

Biowatch joined more than 100 participants from 22 African countries in Sagana, Kenya, for the African Agroecology Workshop (AAW 2025) to celebrate the power of agroecology to transform Africa’s food systems and demand urgent action to support sustainable, equitable and resilient food production.
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