Reviving the roots
Land degradation and food insecurity are serious problems in Kyrgyzstan, not least for smallholders. Yet the country has a rich heritage of traditional practices for sustainable land management and a holistic, ecocentric approach to soil. The expert group Reviving the Roots seeks to increase interest in an ecosystem-based approach to Kyrgyz agriculture, including through art and culture.
The SIANI expert group Reviving the Roots hopes that more people will rediscover Kyrgyzstan’s rich heritage of holistic soil management.
This blog post from the SIANI expert group Reviving the Roots shares key insights from a study to understand both historic and contemporary perceptions of soil in Kyrgyzstan.
The report Reviving the Roots explores how holistic perceptions of soil can be restored in Kyrgyzstan to promote sustainable agriculture.
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Ahead of the UN Food Systems Stocktaking Summit, SIANI organised a webinar where the SIANI expert groups shared insights from their specific contexts.
Join us for a webinar on the 16th of June at 10.30 (CEST) showcasing multisectoral efforts for food system transformation presented by SIANI's expert groups. You will meet researchers and...
The SIANI expert group Reviving the Roots hopes that more people will rediscover Kyrgyzstan’s rich heritage of holistic soil management.
SIANI is welcoming new expert groups that will work on important projects during 2025 and part of 2026.