Message from GFRAS: AERAS Global Webinar Series
| ÆRAS Global Webinar Series: Agroecological Transition through Extension |
| Dear GFRAS Community, How can Rural Advisory Services help accelerate the transition towards more sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems? From September to December 2026, the ÆRAS Global Webinar Series will bring together practitioners, researchers, extension professionals and development partners to explore this question through experiences, evidence and lessons from Uganda, Madagascar, Costa Rica and Ecuador. Across four interactive webinars, the series will examine how Rural Advisory Services can support agroecological transitions in practice, from inclusive approaches and digital technologies to the design of extension services and the documentation of results and innovation. You can register now for the first webinar: Voices from the Field – Launching the ÆRAS Global Webinar Series Day, date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026 Time: 15:00 CEST (GMT+2) Online via Zoom In English, with simultaneous interpretation into French and Spanish The opening webinar will introduce the vision and approach behind the ÆRAS initiative and its action learning approach, share emerging experiences and lessons, and explore what these mean for strengthening Rural Advisory Services for agroecology. Participants will also get a preview of the three thematic webinars to follow. Save the Dates for the full series 16 September – Voices from the Field 6 October – Digital Technologies, Youth, Indigenous Peoples & Women 11 November – Designing Extension for Agroecological Transition 9 December – Documenting Results and Innovation The series is open to Rural Advisory Service providers, extension professionals, farmer organizations, researchers, government representatives, development partners, NGOs, youth networks and everyone working to advance agroecology. Join us to learn from real implementation experiences, exchange with international experts, discover practical tools and innovations, and contribute to a growing global community of practice. We look forward to seeing you there! Best regards, The GFRAS Global Secretariat The registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wdQb_I6FQxq4tpEjfzXrNA#/registration |
