Partnerships for a food-secure future: #AgDev #Research #Development #Comms #Partnerships: Global Director, Innovative Finance & Resource Mobilization @CGIAR.
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Andre Zandstra retweeted
Delighted that US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack @SecVilsack could join our event at the #COP27 #FoodAgPavilion, and to speak with him about how @CGIAR is reforming to deliver better for smallholder farmers.
@USDA #OneCGIAR
Andre Zandstra retweeted
At the opening ceremony of the #FoodAgPavilion, co-hosted by @CGIAR @FAO and @RockefellerFdn, @rajshah spoke of how we need CGIAR science and innovation now more than ever.
#OneCGIAR
Andre Zandstra retweeted
a pleasure to participate in this important @CGIAR planning event for regional #food security research in ASEAN @ASEAN @AusAmbASEAN @SenatorWong @AusAmbEnviro @irri @Nafeesmeah @APAARI – at Lapu-Lapu City, Central Visayas
Representatives from @ASEAN, @CGIAR research centers, govt agencies and funders gathered to discuss potential areas of engagement which represent a combination of priority areas for research and innovation development across the ASEAN region
🔗Read more: bit.ly/3S8RzSc
Andre Zandstra retweeted
It is a privilege to lead this extraordinary organization and to work alongside so many incredible colleagues worldwide.
@CGIAR has such a fundamental mission. I look forward to continuing work towards transforming food, land and water systems: on.cgiar.org/3b52VWZ
#OneCGIAR
Andre Zandstra retweeted
#Read this recap about a recent visit that @ClaudiaSadoff, Managing Dir., Res Delivery & Impact, & Convener, @CGIAR; & @JoaquinJoaquinL, Regional Director, LatAm, @CGIAR made to @CIMMYT to witness how much we’re contributing to the #OneCGIAR 2030 Strategy. bit.ly/3Hv4IQE
Andre Zandstra retweeted
Exciting discussions today in the Meeting of G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists in Bali where I had the opportunity to present @CGIAR 2030 Research and Innovation Strategy to address climate challenges @BiovIntCIAT_eng @CGIARAfrica @CGIARclimate
Andre Zandstra retweeted
New op-ed by Ban Ki-moon highlights the importance of increasing agricultural research and development funding for smallholder farmers’ ability to adapt to climate change.
#OneCGIAR @CGIAR @bankimooncentre
"We look forward to steps taken following the #g7summit negotiations & encourage global leaders to set examples ahead of #COP27 this November." Ban Ki-moon calls for the promised annual $100 billion #climatefinance in the @Independent for @bankimooncentre
independent.co.uk/climate-ch…
Andre Zandstra retweeted
Here's the thing. Unless we increase investment in long term resilience and support African and South Asian govts to invest in their own agriculture sectors and become less susceptible to external shocks be they war or climate, this trend will continue. ifpri.org/blog/can-g7-be-for…
Andre Zandstra retweeted
High-level consultations in Abidjan 🇨🇮 recognized @CGIAR's strong role in advancing Africa’s agricultural research & innovation agenda.👏
Looking forward to #OneCGIAR creating more impact for #smallholderfarmers to transform our food systems.🌱
Read: on.cgiar.org/3sY6fc5
Andre Zandstra retweeted
Opening up new avenues of collaboration between One CGIAR and UN ECLAC-CEPAL to position the LAC region as a strengthened global key player in the agri-food systems.
@cgiar @eclac_un linkedin.com/posts/joaquin-j…
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“One @CGIAR can only be a success if it is a success for Africa,” said @ClaudiaSadoff at CGIAR’s recent high-level consultations in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 👉 on.cgiar.org/3sY6fc5
#OneCGIAR @FARAinfo @AfDB_Group @_AfricanUnion @AGRAAlliance
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"Africa greatly values @CGIAR – that is an unequivocal position that we hold," said @Akinbamijo1, @FARAinfo, at CGIAR's recent high-level consultations in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 👉 on.cgiar.org/3sY6fc5
#OneCGIAR
Andre Zandstra retweeted
Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB group president was quoted to have said: “Food aid cannot feed Africa. Africa does not need bowls in hand. Africa needs seeds in the ground, and mechanical harvesters to harvest bountiful food produced locally"
Read here: bit.ly/39Oefp3
Andre Zandstra retweeted
The Board of the @AfDB_Group approved our $1.5 bln African Emergency Food Production Facility. It aims to boost #Africa's production of wheat and other staples, as well as increase access to affordable fertilizer and build long-term food system resilience.
reuters.com/world/africa/afr…
Andre Zandstra retweeted
via @NYTimes: This piece outlines the terrible storm of higher food prices, growing debts for Low&Middle income countries and underscores the truly urgent need for meaningful G7/20 commitments on food security, SDR re-allocation, debt relief and more ASAP nytimes.com/2022/05/17/busin…
Andre Zandstra retweeted
The High-Level Consultation on Strengthening Africa’s Agricultural Research and and Innovation in the context of @CGIAR One CGIAR. We had a very successful day yesterday and following up today with the ministerial session with key note by AFDB President, Dr Akin Adesina.
Andre Zandstra retweeted
Transforming Africa’s #foodsystems can only be achieved as a joint effort, writes @Akinbamijo1 and @ClaudiaSadoff 🤝
Read their recent op-ed to discover our ongoing work in Africa: on.cgiar.org/3E6XzEJ
#OneCGIAR @FARAinfo
Andre Zandstra retweeted
Together with @CGIAR , we are unwavering in our pursuit of a united and successful way forward for Africa.
Without a thriving Africa, #OneCGIAR cannot be a success.
Here’s how we are increasing its engagement in Africa for the benefit of all: bit.ly/3liBSZA
Andre Zandstra retweeted
“With gas supplies already being weaponized, the potential remains for global food security to be held hostage in the conflict, with wheat a bargaining chip for the lives of millions.”
Excellent article from @CGIAR Marco Ferroni in @thehill: thehill.com/opinion/energy-e…
Andre Zandstra retweeted
Great to see this in the strategy - ‘Unlocking the full potential and power of women and girls accelerates progress on all our global priorities, from economic prosperity to security’ and happy to support @CGIARgender @r_puskur @vnereah @storylandcomm
📣 UK #FCDO new international development strategy published. #Research and #Innovation noted as a pathway to maximize ROI of ODA. Investments in @CGIAR yield 10:1 returns. @FCDOResearch @FCDOAgResearch #OneCGIAR 🙌 gov.uk/government/publicatio…