Inside EALA’s Agroecology Law: Hon. Gideon Gatpan on Climate-Resilient Food Systems

Front-Runners for Climate Action is an informative interview series hosted by EcoFrontline Africa, featuring policymakers, researchers, civil society leaders, and other experts shaping climate action across the continent. In this first episode, we sit down with Honourable Gideon Gatpan, a Member of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and Chair of the Agriculture Committee at EALA. He shares insights into the ongoing development of a regional agroecology legal framework for East Africa and explains how agroecology can support climate change adaptation, strengthen sustainable food systems, and enhance resilience for farmers and communities across the region. This conversation explores: Why agroecology matters for climate action in Africa The policy roadmap toward a regional agroecology law The role of regional institutions in advancing climate-resilient agriculture Opportunities for farmers, governments, and civil society Recorded in Arusha, Tanzania Focus: Climate action | Agroecology | Sustainable food systems | Policy & governance 👉 Subscribe to EcoFrontline Africa for in-depth conversations on climate justice, adaptation, and Africa-led solutions. #ClimateAction #Agroecology #SustainableFoodSystems #EALA #ClimateAdaptation #EcoFrontlineAfrica #FrontRunnersForClimateAction