African youth call for food systems overhaul to realize sustainability agenda

NAIROBI, May 29 (Xinhua) -- The shift from chemical-intensive to eco-friendly food production systems in Africa is urgent to help the continent tackle rural poverty, hunger, and climate emergencies, youthful green campaigners said Monday.

The youth from 24 African countries urged large-scale adoption of nature-based farming systems, adding they were key to food security and climate resilience.