LIFT Network (Local and Indigenous Food Systems Transformation Network)

LIFT empowers Indigenous communities to transform food systems and restore ecosystems sustainably.

The LIFT Network connects Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities worldwide to transform food systems through collaboration, shared knowledge, and partnerships. Through their Solutions Labs, they help communities develop climate-smart solutions that strengthen food sovereignty and restore ecosystems. They also provide funding, mentorship, and peer learning opportunities to support grassroots initiatives and community led change.

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