PELUM Eswatini

17/12/2025

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05/12/2025

𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐀 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

PELUM Eswatini, in partnership with the European Union in Eswatini, COSPE Southern Africa, validated Eswatini's National CSOs Climate Justice Agenda under the CSA Project.
This framework is a springboard for climate justice action by Civil Society Organizations and Community-Based Organizations within the PELUM Eswatini Network. The agenda will further inform engagements with the public sector on climate JUST programming and climate action service delivery.

02/12/2025

PELUM Eswatini participated in the Temvelo Awards Ceremony, held at the Royal Swazi Sun Convention Center on 28 November 2025, hosted by the Eswatini Environment Authority, and PELUM Eswatini was one of the sponsors of the event.
Below are the highlights of the event

21/11/2025

The PELUM Eswatini Country Coordinator, Mr. Sandile Sihlongonyane participated in the third and final TEAM3C Project Workshop, hosted by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), and sponsored by GIZ SADC/Botswana in Pretoria, South Africa, from 17th to 21st November 2025.

The Agricultural Research Council (ARC), in partnership with the University Of Eswatini and zambia college of agriculture-monze, implemented a regional project to design and pilot a harmonized training programme focused on CSA and Climate-Sensitive NRM in Eswatini, Zambia and South Africa 2023 to 2025.

Through field excursions and technical discussions, scalable innovations were appreciated, providing an opportunity for farmers to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change. PELUM Eswatini’s strategic partnership with the academia underscores the urgent need for participatory knowledge creation and farmer-led research in particular.

19/11/2025

🌿 You’re Invited! ATDC Ezulwini Urban Garden Open Day 🌿
Saturday | 22 November 2025
Arrivals & Registration: 09:30 – 10:00
Program: 10:00 – 12:00
Join us for a hands-on morning designed to boost your gardening skills using simple, nature-friendly techniques. Estimated attendance: 40 participants — be part of the green movement!
🌱 What’s on the program?
1️⃣ Organic Soil Amendments for Gardening
A practical introduction to the different composting systems available at ATDC and why healthy soil is the heart of every productive garden.
2️⃣ Propagation of Herbs
Learn how to mix your own potting soil and practice propagating herbs from cuttings — and take your new seedlings home!
3️⃣ Live Compost-Making Demonstration
A step-by-step walkthrough of how to build effective compost using locally available materials.
Come ready to learn, experiment, and get your hands in the soil!

19/11/2025

PELUM Eswatini recently participated in the Farmer-Led Research Learning Exchange hosted by PELUM Ethiopia, PELUM Association Regional Secretariat from 13–14 November 2025.
We were proudly represented by Ms. Nokuphiwa Sithole from our member organization, Swaziland National Agricultural Union, an implementing partner in the Participatory Farmer-Led Research Project in collaboration with COSPE Southern Africa and University of Eswatini (Luyengo Campus).
The exchange created valuable space for sharing practical experiences, strengthening farmer-driven innovation, and deepening regional collaboration within the PELUM network. The insights gained will help enrich ongoing farmer-led research work here in Eswatini.

11/11/2025

On Friday, we had the opportunity to hold a community dialogue in partnership with the University of Eswatini (Luyengo Campus), engaging with local small-scale farmers from Khalanglile, Ntontozi, and Ekukhanyeni as part of the Farmer-led Project. After touring the Agroecology Demo site at Luyengo Campus, we participated in hands-on sessions where we learned how to plant banana and coffee trees.

11/11/2025

Are you a small-scale farmer in Eswatini cultivating a variety of indigenous seeds? We’re looking for passionate growers to be part of a national profiling initiative aimed at showcasing local seed diversity.

Why Participate?
 Get profiled as a custodian of indigenous seed varieties
 Contribute to preserving Eswatini’s agricultural heritage

Who Can Apply?
 Small-scale farmers across Eswatini
 Growers of indigenous or traditional seed varieties

How to Join: Please submit the Google form via https://forms.gle/GuGP6SvFXR1sVUsQA or contact +268 2410 2998 / +268 7614 1176. Include your name, location, seed varieties grown, and contact details.

Let’s celebrate and elevate Eswatini’s rich agricultural diversity. Your seeds tell a story worth sharing!

05/11/2025

🌱 Strengthening Youth in Agroecology 🌍

PELUM Eswatini is proud to host community dialogues across all four regions of the country as part of the YALTA Programme; Youth in Agroecology Business and Learning Track in Africa 💚

🗓 Yesterday (04 Nov 2025): Manzini
🗓 Tomorrow (06 Nov 2025): Shiselweni
🗓 11 Nov 2025: Hhohho Region
🗓 13 Nov 2025: Lubombo Region

We’re excited to have CFI facilitating sessions on financial literacy 💰 and NAMBOARD leading discussions on business and market development 📊

These dialogues empower the youth to build sustainable agroecology businesses and deepen their learning. Thank you to everyone who continues to show up and engage! 🙌

29/10/2025

Make Lomagugu Samketi outlines the damage caused by floods in our field and urges everyone to play a role in climate Justice Followers Southern Africa Rural Women's Assembly Followers

29/10/2025

This week, as part of the Imbewu Project, supported by Kupanga Mbegu, we’re connecting with micro-multipliers at Siphocosini to delve into the challenges they face and uncover practical solutions. Later this week, we will come together at the Lubombo region meeting with multipliers from that area, empowered to drive positive change.

29/10/2025

Over 200 highly hazardous toxic chemicals are banned by the EU for sale or use within the EU region. These chemicals include your glyphosate (Round Up), mancozeb, etc..

Why has the EU banned these chemicals?
Why are African governments still buying these?
What is the impact on human and ecosystem health?

The time for action is now!

Get these in tomorrow's discussions💚

🌍 REMINDER!
Join us on 30th October 2025, for the 2nd Webinar on EU-Banned Toxic Pesticides in Africa 🧪

Let’s unite to strengthen our collective actions for a toxic-free Africa 🌱

🗓 Date: 30th October 2025
⏰ Time: 02:00PM–04:30PM (EAT) | 12:00PM–02:30PM (CET)
💻 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87411486878?pwd=yepbktDbusSb7ktqNz3ll3vOyDaLhy.1

🔑 Meeting ID: 874 1148 6878
🔒 Passcode: 393130

Don’t miss this crucial discussion featuring voices from across Africa and Europe working towards safe food and a healthy environment. 🌾🌿