Vimlendra Sharan (@vimlendrasharan) 's Twitter Profile
Vimlendra Sharan

@vimlendrasharan

Sri Lanka & Maldives County Representative@UN-FAO. Working for #ZeroHunger. All views my own. Retweets are not endorsements.

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linkhttp://fao.org/srilanka calendar_today27-10-2009 04:37:35

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Thank you Hon. M U M Ali Sabry for a productive discussion. Food and Agriculture Organization's APRC is a key opportunity for #SriLanka to showcase its resilience and advocate for key investments to ensure food security for Sri Lanka and the Asia-Pacific region.

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Honoured to meet with the new UK HC to #SriLanka, Andrew Patrick. UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 is a vital partner, supporting Food and Agriculture Organization's work to boost #foodsecurity for vulnerable #fishers. Partnerships are vital to tackle food security challenges. Looking forward to productive discussions ahead.

Honoured to meet with the new UK HC to #SriLanka, <a href="/AndrewPtkFCDO/">Andrew Patrick</a>. <a href="/UKinSriLanka/">UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰</a> is a vital partner, supporting <a href="/FAO/">Food and Agriculture Organization</a>'s work to boost #foodsecurity for vulnerable #fishers.

Partnerships are vital to tackle food security challenges. Looking forward to productive discussions ahead.
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Rolling into a big week at Food and Agriculture Organization! We're hosting... ✔️ two back-to-back global conferences with #AgriculturalMechanization & sustainable livestock management at center stage ✔️ a one-of-a-kind exhibition of ag machinery & equipment of all functions, sizes and scale!

Rolling into a big week at <a href="/FAO/">Food and Agriculture Organization</a>!

We're hosting...
✔️ two back-to-back global conferences with #AgriculturalMechanization &amp; sustainable livestock management at center stage
✔️ a one-of-a-kind exhibition of ag machinery &amp; equipment of all functions, sizes and scale!
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But, every farmer spoke to me about WATER! And the lack of it for their crops, animals & families... Struck by drought and occasionally by floods, there are no climate crisis skeptics in #Afghanistan. This is not just a humanitarian crisis... at-scale adaptation is required!

But, every farmer spoke to me about WATER! And the lack of it for their crops, animals &amp; families...

Struck by drought and occasionally by floods, there are no climate crisis skeptics in #Afghanistan. This is not just a humanitarian crisis... at-scale adaptation is required!
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#NoExcuse4Violence ! As the Food and Agriculture Organization #SriLanka Representative, I am proud to walk in solidarity with the United Nations and partners during the #16DaysOfActivism against Gender-Based Violence. Together we can create a 🌎 free from fear and empower every woman and girl to thrive. #FAO4Equality

#NoExcuse4Violence !

As the <a href="/FAO/">Food and Agriculture Organization</a> #SriLanka Representative, I am proud to walk in solidarity with the <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> and partners during the #16DaysOfActivism against Gender-Based Violence. Together we can create a 🌎 free from fear and empower every woman and girl to thrive. #FAO4Equality
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Just back from European Humanitarian Forum. #EHF2024 also coincided w/release of new IPC report on imminent famine in Gaza…a stark reminder of extensive global food insecurity. Important discussions w/#EU officials, NGOs & media on prioritizing agriculture in our responses.

Just back from European Humanitarian Forum. 

#EHF2024 also coincided w/release of new IPC report on imminent famine in Gaza…a stark reminder of extensive global food insecurity.  

Important discussions w/#EU officials, NGOs &amp; media on prioritizing agriculture in our responses.
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Happy to kick start our latest initiative w/ Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka(在スリランカ日本国大使館) and Min of #Fisheries, empowering #SriLanka's inland fisheries and rural communities! With a grant of US$ 3M we're committed to strengthening the food security, resilience, and livelihoods of fisherfolk #FisheriesFortifySL

Happy to kick start our latest initiative w/ <a href="/JapanEmb_SL/">Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka(在スリランカ日本国大使館)</a> and Min of #Fisheries, empowering #SriLanka's inland fisheries and rural communities!
With a grant of US$ 3M we're committed to strengthening the food security, resilience, and livelihoods of fisherfolk
#FisheriesFortifySL
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Honored to be a part of historic centennial #WorldSeed2024 featuring 🇳🇱 King Willem-Alexander. Together, we have a BIG responsibility to get quality seeds that are both affordable and adapted in the hands of farmers. Seed security is food security!

Honored to be a part of historic centennial #WorldSeed2024 featuring 🇳🇱 King Willem-Alexander.  

Together, we have a BIG responsibility to get quality seeds that are both affordable and adapted in the hands of farmers. 

Seed security is food security!
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'There are people so hungry, God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread.' This #GandhiJayanti as we reflect on Mahatma Gandhi's vision of a just and equitable world let us remember that #foodsecurity is central to this dream. Let us all renew our resolve to #endhunger

'There are people so hungry, God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread.' This #GandhiJayanti as we reflect on Mahatma Gandhi's vision of a just and equitable world let us remember that #foodsecurity is central to this dream. 
Let us all renew our resolve to #endhunger
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Honored to meet the new Prime Minister of #SriLanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. We discussed strengthening partnerships to enhance #foodsecurity through sustainable agriculture and fisheries while building climate resilience. Looking forward to driving impactful change together! 🤝🇱🇰

Honored to meet the new Prime Minister of #SriLanka, <a href="/Dr_HariniA/">Dr. Harini Amarasuriya</a>. We discussed strengthening partnerships to enhance #foodsecurity through sustainable agriculture and fisheries while building climate resilience. Looking forward to driving impactful change together! 🤝🇱🇰
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Pleased to meet Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister, & Mr Rathna Gamage, Deputy Minister of #Fisheries, Aquatic & Ocean Resources, to discuss Food and Agriculture Organization's ongoing support for sustainable fisheries in #SriLanka. Excited to strengthen partnerships for resilient fishing communities. 🇱🇰

Pleased to meet Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister, &amp; Mr Rathna Gamage, Deputy Minister of #Fisheries, Aquatic &amp; Ocean Resources, to discuss <a href="/FAO/">Food and Agriculture Organization</a>'s ongoing support for sustainable fisheries in #SriLanka. Excited to strengthen partnerships for resilient fishing communities. 🇱🇰
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Pleased to meet Dr Dhammika Patabandi, Minister, & Mr Anton Jayakody, Dep. Minister of #Environment, to discuss Food and Agriculture Organization's collaboration for a sustainable, climate-resilient #SriLanka & work of UN agencies under the UNSDCF. Looking forward to strengthening & deepening our partnership

Pleased to meet Dr Dhammika Patabandi, Minister, &amp; Mr Anton Jayakody, Dep. Minister of #Environment, to discuss <a href="/FAO/">Food and Agriculture Organization</a>'s collaboration for a sustainable, climate-resilient #SriLanka &amp; work of UN agencies under the UNSDCF.
Looking forward to strengthening &amp; deepening our partnership
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An app📲 for 🌾farmers in 🇱🇰❓ The Smart Extension & Efficient Decision-making (S.E.E.D) Hub boosted rice farmers’ access to market/weather info by 50%, & their ability to market rice. Intrigued?🤔Join the webinar bit.ly/3BkBFRa w/ FAO Social & Economic Development's Antonio Scognamillo

An app📲 for 🌾farmers in  🇱🇰❓

The Smart Extension &amp; Efficient Decision-making (S.E.E.D) Hub boosted rice farmers’ access to market/weather info by 50%, &amp; their ability to market rice.

Intrigued?🤔Join the webinar bit.ly/3BkBFRa w/ <a href="/FAOSocioEcon/">FAO Social & Economic Development</a>'s Antonio Scognamillo
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Honoured to meet Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa, Minister of Health and Media Nalinda Jayatissa, and Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni, Deputy Minister of #Health and Media today to discuss strengthening collaborations for improved nutrition and food security in #SriLanka 🇱🇰🤝 #Nutrition #FoodSecurity

Honoured to meet Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa, Minister of Health and Media <a href="/NalindaJay/">Nalinda Jayatissa</a>, and Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni, Deputy Minister of #Health and Media today to discuss strengthening collaborations for improved nutrition and food security in #SriLanka 🇱🇰🤝

 #Nutrition #FoodSecurity
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UL196 : Checked in online, reserved a front seat. @SriLankanAir Delhi staff, led by Ms. Sultan, said flight was “full” and sent me to the back. Colombo HQ intervened—and voilà, a front seat appeared! Magic? Or just a courtesy & honesty shortage at DEL check-in? #TravelTales