Dr. Jessica Bogard, former mentee of the 2021 WFP Laureate, Dr. Thilsted, was recently awarded the 2021 APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education, known as ASPIRE for her work with small fish integration in rural diets. To read more, visit: bit.ly/3mB7hXi

Dream big, fly high but always keep your eyes and ears closer to the ground- as the ground reality may be different and may still be waiting for a change #ThisLittleGirlIsMe

Call2action from Ban Ki Moon for COP26: "I am calling for a new consensus with smallholder farmers that would drive a radical increase in financial aid, coherent policies, inclusive planning, technologies, and capacity-building for agricultural adaptation. independent.co.uk/climate-change…

📣 CGIAR's new portfolio of Initiatives will advance the transformation of food, land and water systems in a #climatecrisis. Discover them all here 👉 on.cgiar.org/3eVahL6 #OneCGIAR #OurInitiatives

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Water is at the core of our planet’s biodiversity & helps to create a sustainable future. Built & natural water storage, utilized in tandem with one another, have the potential to help realize a more sustainable & #watersecure future for all, says aziz💜. on.cgiar.org/3ybdte5

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Rest in peace, Dear Barbara…

International day of Plant Health.. Healthy plants contribute to healthy planet.. Health of all species, like futures of all, are linked and shared..

How bad will the global food crisis get? | Financial Times. The current food crisis comes as a reminder of the interdependence between food, fertiliser and fuel… It also reminds us of interdependence between countries & between our present & our future ft.com/content/e44db6…

As the World faces the food crisis- let us not loose site of nutrition..Nutrition sensitive food security is what we need to aim for.. Aim not just at how much calories but also calories from what? The current wheat, maize crisis- an opportunity for diversified commodities?

India celebrates 75 years of its independence. An ancient but young nation. The country’s progress in food production (from a food deficient to one of the largest food exporters in the world) is one of the key reasons to celebrate..

What is Dr. Purvi Mehta's favorite part of the Borlaug Dialogue? The Laureate Award ceremony - a special night to celebrate accomplishments amid the many challenges we face in global food security. Make sure to tune in this year: bit.ly/3aWPg3z #FoodPrize22

Nearly 25 years ago, a young graduate student came to my lab at TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY from NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to learn sweet potato 🍠 tissue culture. Purvi Mehta today is Deputy Director of ag at Bill Gates Foundation, impacting millions of lives! Dr. Purvi Mehta gatesfoundation.org/about/leadersh…

On my way to COP27…

COP27, Sharm El Sheikh.. A place where the world came together with diverse ideas, vantage points, perspectives, nationalities, languages but with one commonality- good intent..

Today is #GivingTuesday! Whether it's volunteering in the community, speaking up about an issue you care about, or chipping in for the local fundraiser, everyone has something to give. What's your favorite way to give back?

Celebrating Norman Borlogue on his birthday.. The World is better fed and is a better place because of people like you who bridged the gap between science and society…World Food Prize Foundation CGIAR

The Swami who assured food security for all... Passing away of M.S. Swaminathan.. A void for every farmer and every stakeholder associated with food... Rest in Peace oh Dear Guru....