Women, Regeneration, and Resilience: SAN Members Advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture (Feb 9–15, 2026)

From Gender Equity to Field Innovation: A Network in Motion

Across our Global Impact Network this week, one message came through clearly: agriculture’s future depends on resilience — and resilience depends on people.

From West Africa’s seed systems to Ecuador’s regenerative cacao landscapes, from women scientists leading research to agripreneurs delivering local advisory services, SAN members demonstrated what it means to turn sustainability commitments into practical, field-level action.

Drawing on the latest member updates , here’s how our network is advancing climate-smart agriculture, inclusion, and credible supply chain transformation.

🌾 Climate-Smart Agriculture in Action

Resilience was not a buzzword this week — it was a lived practice.

CABI spotlighted young agripreneurs stepping into the extension gap across East Africa. Where formal advisory systems are stretched, trained local service providers are offering on-demand support — from pest management and pruning to soil fertility and farm budgeting. At the same time, CABI shared technical guidance on biological pest control for kale and reinforced the 4R nutrient stewardship framework — practical tools that protect soil health while improving productivity.

In Bangladesh, CABI also highlighted efforts to contain the invasive coconut hispine beetle — a reminder that climate volatility and global trade demand rapid, science-based responses.

Meanwhile, Fundatia Adept strengthened Romania’s climate-resilient advisory ecosystem through a “Train the Trainers” course on Climate-Smart Agriculture. By building Communities of Practice and equipping consultants to translate theory into real farm-level plans, they are scaling adaptation capacity across rural landscapes.

Fundatia Adept Transylvania is building climate-smart solutions from the ground up. 🌿 Through a CSA Training of Trainers course, Răzvan-Daniel Popa strengthened tools for emissions monitoring, farm-level planning, and Communities of Practice — turning climate knowledge into real decisions for farmers. Photo: Fundatia Adept Transylvania

And in Peru, Red de Acción en Agricultura Alternativa Perú (RAAA Perú) demonstrated a practical innovation: fish-based fertilizer produced using whole-fish inputs to improve quality and nutrient value. It’s a simple but powerful example of how regenerative thinking transforms waste into productivity.

🌍 Regenerative Commodities and Supply Chain Transformation

Across cocoa, coffee, rubber, and cotton, SAN members are helping markets move beyond compliance toward regeneration.

Rainforest Alliance joined the 7th African Fine Coffees Association Sustainability Day in Addis Ababa, emphasizing regenerative agriculture as foundational to forest protection and resilient coffee systems. They also reinforced their leadership in upcoming cocoa convenings in Amsterdam, positioning regeneration as central to certified farming systems.

Preferred by Nature supported the Risk Information Alliance (RIA) in developing its first pilot country risk assessment for rubber production in Indonesia — advancing credible, risk-based due diligence. Their engagement in Amsterdam Cocoa Week further strengthens sector-wide dialogue around responsible sourcing.

In West Africa, CORAF launched Phase II of the TARSPro project, focused on resilient agricultural technologies and innovations. Alongside this, CORAF co-organized a strategic workshop in Abidjan addressing inclusive and competitive seed systems — recognizing that resilient supply chains begin with strong regional research systems and seed governance.

These initiatives reflect a broader trend: regenerative agriculture is no longer framed solely as an environmental imperative. It is an economic strategy, a compliance solution, and a resilience pathway.

👩‍🔬 Women in Science, Leadership, and Agriculture

February 11 marked the International Day of Women and Girls in Science — and SAN members responded with powerful affirmations that gender inclusion is central to agricultural transformation.

CABI, CORAF, and Fundación Natura Colombia all celebrated women researchers and scientists driving innovation across regions. From West and Central Africa to Colombia, these posts underscored that equitable access to research, innovation, and technology is essential to food security and sustainability.

In Kenya, Nature Kenya advanced this commitment through the AfricElle Project, supporting women in Taita to take leadership roles in conservation and climate-resilient livelihoods. By pairing biodiversity protection with women’s empowerment, they demonstrate how social equity strengthens environmental outcomes.

Nature Kenya is amplifying women’s leadership in conservation. 🌿Through the AfricElle Project, women in Taita are gaining skills in agroforestry, biodiversity, and financial management — building climate-resilient livelihoods and proving that empowering women strengthens both ecosystems and communities. Photo: Nature Kenya

And in India, Cotton Connect highlighted at the FWWB National Consultation on Gender, Climate, and Agriculture that empowering women farmers is not only a social priority — it is a supply chain imperative in a climate-volatile world.

🌱 Bioeconomy, Indigenous Knowledge, and Financing the Future

Beyond production systems, members are shaping the financial and cultural foundations of regenerative agriculture.

Circular Bioeconomy Alliance announced a new Ecuador initiative exploring a Living Lab model for regenerative cacao. With a focus on rural women, youth, and Indigenous Peoples, the project aims to dismantle systemic barriers in family farming while strengthening the bioeconomy.

In the Ecuadorian Amazon, Fundación Pachamama launched a Train the Trainers program for 50 Chakramamas — traditional healers — to reinforce agroecological and ancestral knowledge transmission. The organization also introduced its Biocultural Strategy 2026, focused on financing Indigenous-led Amazon regeneration.

And in Pakistan, REEDS Pakistan co-organized the 3rd International Conference on Precision and Sustainable Agriculture Under Climate Change (IPSAC 2026), fostering scientific dialogue around climate adaptation and sustainable production.

REEDS Pakistan is advancing precision agriculture for a climate-challenged future. 🌾 At IPSAC 2026, convened with KFUEIT, scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders explored practical solutions for climate-resilient farming. From digital advisory services to women’s leadership in precision agriculture, REEDS is turning innovation into field-level impact across Pakistan.

🌿 Markets, Organic Futures, and Regional Vision

In Germany, Pelum Uganda participated in BIOFACH España – Nuremberg Firal 2026 alongside senior Ugandan officials, linking organic agriculture to East African Vision 2050 and the African Union Agenda 2063. Their presence highlights how local agroecological movements connect directly to continental transformation agendas.

Meanwhile, Wild Asia reflected on the Wild Asia Group Scheme (WAGS), supporting Malaysian oil palm smallholders in achieving RSPO certification. Their long-term trust-building approach reinforces that certification journeys succeed when rooted in farmer relationships.

One Network. Global Impact.

Across continents and commodities, this week’s updates reveal a coherent story:

• Regenerative agriculture grounded in science and local knowledge

• Gender equity integrated into research, advisory systems, and supply chains

• Seed systems and regional research governance strengthened

• Indigenous and smallholder voices centered in finance and innovation

These are not isolated actions. They are signals of a Global Impact Network working as one.

At SAN, we believe agriculture can heal and nourish our extraordinary planet. That belief becomes real when diverse organizations collaborate radically — sharing accountability, scaling what works, and delivering verified impact that businesses, donors, and communities can trust.

From climate-smart advisory systems to biocultural regeneration in the Amazon, our members are turning global ambition into measurable outcomes.