Principal Scientist on Climate Impacts at @BiovIntCIAT_eng. Professor at @WUR. Work on adaptation to climate variability and change.
Joined May 2017
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Amaranth and pumpkin boost diets and strengthen food systems in Uganda.
Through the BOLD Project and Power of Diversity Funding Facility, Crop Trust and partners are unlocking their potential across the value chain, turning insights into action.
#OpportunityCrops
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We’re hiring 🌱
The Crop Trust is looking for a Global Conservation Lead to help shape the future of crop diversity.
This role will connect genebanks, botanical gardens and international partners – strengthening how the world conserves and uses the plants we rely on for food.
👉 Learn more and apply croptrust.org/join-us/career…
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Opportunity crops thrive where others struggle. Relying on just a few crops weakens ecosystems and economies, while crop diversity reduces risk and strengthens food security.
Explore the potential of #OpportunityCrops: tinyurl.com/2vb8nw2n
#BOLDProject #PowerOfDiversity
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Tanzanian National Plant Genetic Resources Centre safeguards around 11,000 seed samples of important local crops and supports farmers through seed fairs and community seed banks.
The Crop Trust is proud to partner with them through the #BOLDProject and BOLDER Initiative.
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Crop Diversity Day demonstrated that the global genebank system needs to become more accessible, resilient and inclusive.
Building a stronger global conservation system today means more secure, diverse and resilient food systems tomorrow. Read more: tinyurl.com/msa3dw6u
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Last month’s training at @BiovIntCIAT_eng brought together genebank experts working on the #PowerOfDiversity and #BOLDProject to strengthen their skills in Gap Analysis - key for future collecting and better genebank management.
🎥 youtu.be/RTfrhnSs5mI?si=0Nux…
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A powerful week in Arusha with #BOLDProject partners - collaboration, strategy planning and field insights to advance crop diversity conservation and use for climate-smart food systems.
We are grateful to our Tanzanian hosts and to Norway for their continuous support.
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This month, six national genebanks met at @BiovIntCIAT_eng for a gap analysis workshop - a method to identify missing diversity in their collections.
Under the #PowerofDiversity project, Colombia, Kenya and Zambia are focusing on opportunity crops to boost climate resilience.
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CSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences hosted our Board Member Dr. Geoffrey Hawtin, 2024 World Food Prize Laureate, for a lecture on the importance of crop diversity for addressing malnutrition, shifting diets and environmental degradation.
💻 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=zPUGvDJH…
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🚀 Our new @GenesysPGR webinar dives into the platform’s latest features!
Watch to learn about advanced topics, including Genesys AI search, querying characterization and evaluation data, the API, the R package and support services.
📺 Full recording: youtube.com/watch?v=F-xLIeZp…
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With more than 72,000 seed samples of over 560 species, @INRAMaroc genebank is safeguarding the country’s rich crop diversity — from wheat and barley to aromatic herbs.
These seeds are key to food security, resilience and innovation 🔗 tinyurl.com/y2ne2ryt
#BOLDProject
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India chooses its #OpportunityCrops!
At a recent #PowerOfDiversity project meeting, organized by @mssrf and the Crop Trust, stakeholders chose horse gram and minor yams to strengthen food security, nutrition and empower farmers.
Read more: tinyurl.com/2w8d9ca7
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🤝Con el apoyo del Ministerio TIC – Colombia y guiado por nuestro investigador de #AcciónClimáticaALC, Emmanuel Zapata-Caldas, puedes participar en un taller gratuito y certificado que te dará herramientas para innovar con propósito.
Regístrate 👉🏽 allbiociat.org/3V3jNRg
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That's a wrap on #AFSForum2025! 🇸🇳 Here's AICCRA Director @ZRBellarmin reflecting on our engagements.
The week is over, but the work is not.
We're energized to keep the focus on supporting those working in Africa's agri-food systems - particularly young people - with science, knowledge, financial tools and skills to build a climate-smart future.
Merci beaucoup à tous 🙏
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@CGIAR @BiovIntCIAT_eng @WBG_AgriFood @TheAGRF
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“Youth are not just leaders of tomorrow. They are leaders today.“ 👏
@CGIARAfrica Director, Robert Zougmore, took to the stage at #AFSForum2025 today to deliver a clear message: Africa’s youth are the most promising pathway to scaling climate innovations for food systems.
🌍 Across AICCRA's six focus countries—education, training & tailored support for young agri-entrepreneurs have emerged again and again as a critical piece of the puzzle.
There's more to come from AICCRA in Dakar - stay tuned! 🔗 aiccra.cgiar.org/events/aicc…
#Youth #Agriculture #Africa
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Dr. @Jacobo_ABC has been appointed as the new Leader of the Tropical Forages Program of @BiovIntCIAT_eng. under Jacobo’s leadership, the program will continue to advance sustainable livestock systems: feedipedia.org/content/leade… via @Feedipedia
Congratulations, Jacobo! – at Palmira, Colombia
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🌍💡 In Malawi, 61 SMEs are creating sustainable food systems and opportunities for local people. Discover how these entrepreneurs are turning challenges into solutions! 👇⏰ Stay tuned as we count down to #AFSForum2025 with stories of innovation! allbiociat.org/45Lublm
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🌾 Del 15 al 18 de agosto te esperamos en la Fiesta Nacional de la Agricultura en #Palmira. Visita nuestro stand y conoce cómo trabajamos para transformar la agricultura, mejorar la nutrición y proteger el medio ambiente.
📍 Encuéntranos en el Pabellón 8 Institucional.
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👨🔬📡 #Agroclimatic models, comparative analysis of practices, and phenological monitoring, all in a single plot! The Digital Plot is a showcase of science applied to agriculture, ready to scale to more regions. 🌎
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