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UN News covers UNU-VIE support for women-led climate innovation

UN News spotlights how UNU-VIE’s Greenovations Africa empowers women like Maryanne Gichanga to drive climate-smart, digital agriculture.

UN News has published a First Person article highlighting the work of Kenyan agricultural entrepreneur Maryanne Gichanga and her participation in Greenovations Africa, an initiative led by the United Nations University Vice-Rectorate in Europe (UNU-VIE). The article showcases how women-led innovation is advancing climate-resilient agriculture through the use of digital tools, including Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and satellite data, to support smallholder farmers.

The story highlights the importance of empowering women entrepreneurs like Maryanne with access to networks, training and financing. It illustrates how such support can translate into concrete impacts on food security, sustainable livelihoods and climate adaptation. More on Maryanne’s story and her participation in Greenovations Africa is available here.