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The rain didn't stop us! & partners planted our seedlings today at Addis Ababa's Adwa Park as part of Ethiopia's record-breaking #GreenLegacy
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There's a need to improve #gender mainstreaming in #agriculture and #climate policies. Recent paper looks at gender integration in agricultural & natural resource policies in #Uganda and #Tanzania. doi.org/10.1007/s10584
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The CRAFT project launches the first series of its climate risks assessments. They are now available for download: on.snv.org/2lbkvxQ
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A food secure future for #Africa means supporting young #farmers, especially w/ innovative #technologies. Learn about #ICTs & #agriculture from the #DigitalRevolution #webinar recap! tinyurl.com/y26qgmop
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Join us on July 10 for a webinar: Can we reduce #GreenhouseGas #emissions from #livestock? A feasibility and investment study from East Africa #Agriculture #Mitigation
Link to info page:
ccafs.cgiar.org/webinar-can-we
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Need a recap of the #DigitalRevolution #webinar? Check out this recording where topics related to young #farmers, #ICTs in #agribusiness, and #ag #tech were discussed! #CSAYN #FBSC tinyurl.com/y26qgmop
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Global Challenges Programme Public Afternoon “Scaling Climate Smart Agriculture in EastAfrica”: A storm is needed with all stakeholders involved taking into account contexts & needs, jointly finding the best ways to address the huge challenge of CSA and scale in a responsible way
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Tune in to a knowledge-sharing webinar w/ on 17 June to learn about scaling productive, resilient & low-emission #agriculture in Africa under CCAFS. Time: 1pm-2.30pm in London. Register here: ow.ly/N8XK50uytbS
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Adaptation tracking, soil fertility and gender key topics at latest meeting of the Africa Group of Negotiators Expert Support team: bit.ly/2Wpg9oF
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#Carbon footprint of #foodloss and #foodwaste represents 6–10% of total anthropogenic #GHG #emissions. Here are 3 ways we can reduce it #Africa. 👉hdl.handle.net/10568/100165 #WorldEnvironmentDay
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Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay2019! Let’s stimulate #innovation & transition #agriculture toward sustainability. 👉doi.org/10.1007/s13280 #UKAid
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We met with country negotiators, #agriculture and #gender experts from across Africa in Nairobi to develop a joint position for submission to : bit.ly/2Wpg9oF
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#Ethiopia is taking bold steps to rein in #GHG #emissions from #livestock, its largest source of #agriculture emissions. New 3-year #MRV plans will help Ethiopia’s #NDC commitment to #ParisAgreement pan out. Kudos! 👉ow.ly/3jjk50uuLzK
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It's the annual meeting of Ethiopia's CSA platform! Dr. Joab Osumba shares how Kenya got a national #CSA strategy off the ground
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Live from Addis! & partners come together to develop a #CSA framework for Ethiopia. Dr. Kiflu Segu shares progress from Ethiopia's CSA platform.
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Livestock and Ethiopian agricultural livelihoods are inseparable. To keep the country’s livestock systems both #climate-resilient and low-carbon CCAFS & partners are developing a robust MRV system. #CRGE ow.ly/QXNp50uqe1x
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Can #ICTs increase #youth participation in #agriculture? Does #tech make #ag more profitable & appealing? Tell us on May 29 @ 11:00 GMT during our #DigitalRevolution webinar #FBSC tinyurl.com/y6r54dwq #WTISD
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Agri-climate justice needs policies to leverage action. In celebration of #AfricaDay, see how such policies are making strides in Benin, The Gambia & Kenya! bit.ly/2X3IAF6 @UNEnvironment
To celebrate #AfricaDay, we are showcasing the efforts of & partners to channel agri-climate justice to the policy level in Benin, The Gambia and Kenya! bit.ly/2X3IAF6 @UNEnvironment
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Join us on May 29 at 11:00 GMT to discuss #youth, #agriculture and #ICTs. Ask questions & tell us how young people use #ICTs to make #ag more profitable. #FBSC tinyurl.com/y6r54dwq #DigitalRevolution #WTISD
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Climate-smart models best bet to end hunger standardmedia.co.ke/article/200132 #ClimateChange - check out this opinion piece by Dr. John Recha CSA Scientist
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Livestock production is the largest source of GHG emissions from #agriculture. Study examines the potential of 9 low emissions development interventions/measures in East Africa to reduce EI. Learn more: hdl.handle.net/10568/91527 #TransformAgFinance #AgTransform
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From East Africa to West Africa, #farmers cross the continent to share their voices at Africa Climate Week. Read more: ccafs.cgiar.org/news/farmers-e
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How well do policies integrate adaptation and mitigation action in the #livestock sector in Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda? Read our recent policy coherence analysis: cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/1
Live from Addis Ababa! kick off a new phase of Cultivate Africa's Future Fund! hosts a lunch meeting to boost partnerships in East Africa! @bcampbell_CGIAR @IDRC_AFRIQUE
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This May we focus on innovative finance – 1 of 6 elements of #foodsystems transformation e.g. de-risking private capital & developing incentives 4 technology uptake. Share your thoughts with #TransformAgFinance and join us at CSA Global Science Conference ow.ly/181l50u9Ryb
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It's a full house as the African Group of Negotiators Expert Support (AGNES) Pre-SBs 50 capacity building and strategy meeting kicks off in Nairobi, Kenya.
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MUST WATCH: Celebrating Ethiopia's agricultural transformation news.ilri.org/2019/05/14/mus via #OneCGIAR
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For our Share Fair organized around the CGIAR Systems Council Meeting, posters have been created to demonstrate how we're tackling 5 global challenges. Check out 8 posters on the challenge of Living Within Planetary Boundaries: on.cgiar.org/30nrZOA #OneCGIAR
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"I am seeing technologies I can demonstrate for farmers!" - H.E. Dr. Gebregziabher Gebreyohannes, Ethiopia's Minister of Agriculture Systems Council Share Fair #OneCGIAR
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Dr. Degefie Tibebe & Jemal Seid @ Ethiopian Institute for Agricultural Research show just how far digital agromet advisories are reaching across Ethiopia. #OneCGIAR
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Live from Systems Council Share Fair in Addis Ababa! Implementing solar irrigation to beat water scarcity in Ethiopia! #OneCGIAR
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“We will intensify collaboration to accelerate Ethiopia’s agricultural transformation.” - representative Fatouma Seid #OneCGIAR @FTA_CGIAR
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Live from the Systems Council Share Fair in Addis Ababa! Transforming livelihoods and building resilience through multifunctional landscapes in Ethiopia! #OneCGIAR @FTA_CGIAR
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Today is the day! Learn how research is contributing to agriculture transformation in Ethiopia - 34 innovations being presented #OneCGIAR on.cgiar.org/SC8-Share-Fair
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Sharing knowledge goes a long way in building climate resilience. In Southern Ethiopia, farmers exchange first-hand experience on community-based breeding for adaptive livestock systems: bit.ly/2LOnv0m
