Agricultural Transitions Lab for African Solutions
ATLAS is the high-level platform of reference for South-North dialogue and cooperation dedicated to driving policy consensus and increased investments for African agriculture.
Launch Of ATLAS
On 10 June, during its Spring Meeting in Benguerir, the Paris Peace Forum brought together governments, universities, research bodies, civil society and the private sector to launch the ATLAS lab.
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Our Mission
ATLAS is a high level multi-stakeholder platform for North-South policy dialogue and cooperation to unlock the full potential of African agriculture, following the Paris Peace Forum’s call to action.
Our Challenges
- Lack of Consensus and Misalignment
- Massive Funding Gap of the African Agricultural Sector
- Backdrop of Climate-Related Challenges
Our Vision
With its immense natural resources, Africa holds the key to scaling up sustainable agriculture. When properly harnessed, these resources can transform the continent into a leading agricultural power.
Africa can be a major sustainable agricultural power
ATLAS is a high level multi-stakeholder platform for North-South policy dialogue and cooperation to unlock the full potential of African agriculture, following the Paris Peace Forum’s call to action.
With a permanent secretariat hosted by the Paris Peace Forum and regular events, ATLAS labels projects in line with the sustainable intensification of African agricultural systems, monitors the progress, impact, and effectiveness of initiatives, helping inform future actions.
The Call For Mobilization
We, international organizations, developments banks, businesses, financial institutions, research centers, philanthropic foundations and civil society organizations, meeting on November 10 and 11, 2023 at the Paris Peace Forum, call for mobilization for Africa's agricultural development. Africa has the potential to become a major agricultural power by 2050. A transformation of its agricultural systems is needed, not only to increase production, but also enabling sustainable and equitable food systems that generate wealth for small producers and agricultural workers, women, and youth, prioritize access to nutritious food, environmental sustainability, and resilience.
Our Members
