✨ Before the year slips away, I’m taking a quiet moment to honor what this year gave and to set intention for what comes next. Wishing you a year filled with purpose, perspective, and moments that ground you and remind you what matters most 💫

🌱🌍 As we close the year, one lesson stands out: real solutions begin with people. A moment captured earlier this year at the World Economic Forum #FoodSecurity #OneCGIAR

📰 ✨ Deeply honored to be named one of New African Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Africans, and especially meaningful to be recognized as a Change Maker. I’m proud to contribute to the science and partnerships shaping a sustainable future 🌾 @cgiar.org

✨ It's the end of the year and I’m looking back on the conversations and collaborations that shaped it. Thank you to the scientists and partners who continue to push this work forward. Here’s to building on this momentum in the year ahead 💫

✨ At this turning point between years, I’m reflecting on one of the most important conversations we’ve had this year at @financialtimes.com Live in Tokyo 🇯🇵 Solutions only work when they are affordable, accessible and designed with smallholder farmers in mind 🌱

🤖 The launch of AI Agriculture Ecosystem in Abu Dhabi reminded me why I believe so strongly in the power of science. AgriLLM, CGIAR AI Hub, and new advances in water and climate-resilient crops show how AI delivers impact when science leads. @ifad.org @iwmi.bsky.social https://on.cgiar.org/4pwTaBL

📣 I had the privilege of witnessing the signing of the first @qatar_fund agreement with @worldfish.bsky.social - a USD 5M partnership to strengthen aquaculture & nutrition in Kenya and across Africa. Proud to see partnerships like this turning ambition into impact 👏 @billgates.bsky.social

🏆 A moment of recognition for dryland agriculture! Proud to see ICARDA receive the Almarai Prize - a well-deserved honor for over a decade of work strengthening food security across dry regions. Congratulations to all partners involved! https://on.cgiar.org/49XoHYG

At #COP30, @cgiar.org and @fao.org#COP30s joint Food & Agriculture Pavilion was more than a venue. It’s was a platform for collaboration, scaling and action, bringing together CGIAR experts, key partners, farmers, and food systems experts from around the world. @cop30

Great news from #COP30! Brazil‑led #RAIZAccelerator launched yesterday. @cgiar.org stands ready to turn restoration science into investable opportunities and de‑risk finance at scale — to restore 250M ha by 2050. More info: https://on.cgiar.org/48fw9fk 📸 @enb.iisd.org#COP30

📢 RAIZ launches at #COP30! CGIAR is proud to be part of a new, Brazil-led accelerator backed by 8 countries to restore degraded farmland—a quadruple win for climate, biodiversity, food security & combating desertification. https://on.cgiar.org/4o0OxhP @fao.org#COP30

Recently, our CEO, @paulbnewnham.bsky.social spoke with @cgiar.org's @cgiar-emd.bsky.social about what it will take to scale good food & nutrition for the billions left behind. As #COP30 debates adaptation, this conversation is worth revisiting. 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc4W... #GoodFood4All

#ClimateFinance must move faster & further—especially to small-scale producers. CGIAR provides the evidence & solutions countries need to turn adaptation goals into investable pipelines that build resilience. Join us at #COP30 to learn more https://on.cgiar.org/47Z2gkR

🌍🐟 Aquatic foods must be part of the climate agenda. Tomorrow at #COP30, WorldFish and our partners spotlight climate-resilient, low-emission solutions from small-scale fisheries and aquaculture - and the voices of communities who rely on them. Find out more➡️ https://worldfishcenter.org/cop30

Great news from #COP30! We’re thrilled about this incredible investment in our research - and grateful to our partners for their continued support.

🌾 Leaving #COP30, I’m humbled by our scientists and partners turning science into solutions for farmers—resilient crops, smarter water, lower emissions. Real progress happens in fields, not conference halls. Catch up & join week 2 🎥 https://events.cgiar.org/cop30foodagriculturepavilion

✂️ Yesterday at #Cop30, I had the pleasure to officially open the #FoodAgPavilion in a ceremony together with @fao.org#Cop30#FoodAgPavilionepresentative in Brazil, Jorge Meza, and to participate in a great session exploring how we can integrate AI to better support farmer extension. https://on.cgiar.org/47Z2gkR

Together with Community Jameel, I was honored to help launch FST-SPAG 👉 a new model that translates scientific excellence into investment-ready solutions, shifting from negotiation to demonstration with a portfolio of science-led innovations worth over $500 mil @cop30brazil.bsky.social

Speaking before the UK House of Commons last week. Rising heat, shifting pests, and unpredictable patterns are changing how and where we can grow food. Models that once guided us no longer fit today’s reality and that means our solutions must evolve too🌍🌱

#COP30 As we enter climate talks in Belém, we must ensure that climate solutions are accessible and affordable. Resilience cannot be built by leaving farmers behind. 📰 @apnews.com 👉 https://on.cgiar.org/4qGWtHD

🎙️ CNN Global Perspectives: On Africa. Africa has the potential to increase agricultural productivity 5 to 7 times but we must close the investment gap and make innovation accessible to farmers. https://edition.cnn.com/2025/11/05/world/video/global-perspectives-soil-to-scale #CNNGlobalPerspectives

🌾We rely on science, data, and digital tools to see how investments make a difference. Measuring impact in agriculture is never straightforward. 📺 Watch the entire episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aaQlSY2Jik @financialtimes.com #AgriculturalInnovation

I’ll be speaking at Global Perspectives: On Africa, hosted by @cnn.com. Global leaders, innovators and storytellers in one place to spotlight Africa’s expanding role in geopolitics, business, sustainability. 🗓️ Nov 3 ⏱️ 8:30am – 6:00pm GMT 📍 London https://cnnicevents.cnn.com/globalperspectives/

🌍 Exciting news! Six international consortia have been awarded #NLCGIAR Water-Food Nexus grants to boost soil moisture retention for smallholder farmers across Sub-Saharan Africa. https://on.cgiar.org/4ohrno0

Talking about innovation, what actually matters is how we take it from idea to impact. The challenge isn’t creating new solutions; it’s scaling them so they reach the farmers, producers, and communities who need them most. Science and policy need to work hand in hand. 🌍🌾 At #BorlaugDialogue25.

🎙️ Honored to join global leaders at #BorlaugDialogue2025 for the session “Peace on the Plate: A Legacy of Security,” alongside Cary Fowler, Johan Swinnen, Sir Richard Roberts and Michael Werz. @jo-swinnen.bsky.social#BorlaugDialogue2025 📺 Watch the session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qwvn-srwPI

Last week, I spoke at the World Economic Forum #AMGFCC25. With innovation, technology, and investment in Africa’s food systems, we can produce more and do it sustainably Watch the session: https://on.cgiar.org/3L2hImI

Science must be at the heart of climate adaptation. In this @science.org piece, I call for greater investment in research and innovation to strengthen climate adaptation and build resilient food systems for the future. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aeb7893 #OneCGIAR #COP30

🌍 On November 3, @cgiar-emd.bsky.social Ismahane Elouafi joins the @cnn.com inaugural #GlobalPerspectives Summit in London, which will explore Africa’s growing role in shaping our global future. Learn more: https://t.co/7Cd7khRZJ2 #CNNGlobalPerspectives #BusinessInAfrica

🌍 Excited to participate in the CGIAR Gender in Food, Land & Water Systems Conference. It's inspiring to see researchers, policymakers & communities driving inclusive change #AcceleratingEqualityinAg #GenderinAg #OneCGIAR

It’s inspiring to witness how science-based solutions can bridge policy, practice, and investment to create change at scale. 🌎 🔗 Learn more in our Impact Report: https://www.cgiar.org/cgiar-impact-report/

🌱 True resilience comes when science and indigenous knowledge work hand in hand. Together, we can create solutions that endure. 🤝From earlier this year at World Economic Forum #FoodSecurity #OneCGIAR

🌍👩‍💻 Tomorrow! The Race for Global Food Security during #NYClimateWeek @financialtimes.com#NYClimateWeek🌱 CGIAR’s Chief Scientist Sandra Milach will be live in NYC sharing insights. Join online or in person: https://on.cgiar.org/47zbWCk #GlobalGoals #FoodSecurity #OneCGIAR

🌱 Locally tailored solutions = stronger food systems Africa RISING helped nearly 1M households boost yields, incomes & nutrition with sustainable practices 🌾♻️ https://on.cgiar.org/40xSqlh #WithScienceWeCan #Africa

🌍 We have the land, youth, and talent — now we need action 🌱 #AFSFORUM2025 #AfricaFoodSystems #WithScienceWeCan

🌍 At #UNGA80, I'll join global leaders exploring how we can be Better Together to spotlight science-based solutions for food, land & water systems driving progress toward the SDGs. 🌱 https://events.cgiar.org/cgiarungeneralassembly2025unga #OneCGIAR #GlobalGoals #BetterTogether #NYClimateWeek

Reflecting on some powerful conversations at #AFSForum2025 🌍 Women are the backbone of sustainable change 🌱 More opportunities for qualified women to enter and excel in agriculture and science mean stronger, more resilient food systems for all. #WithScienceWeCan

🌍 Excited to join @cnn.com inaugural #GlobalPerspectives summit this November in London, which will explore Africa’s growing role in shaping our global future. Discover more: https://cnnicevents.cnn.com/globalperspectives/ #CNNGlobalPerspectives #BusinessInAfrica #CNNEvents

🎉 Exciting news from #AFSForum2025! Dr. Mercy Diebiru-Ojo, #IITA, named a 2025 #AfricaFoodPrize Laureate. Her work on cassava and yam is boosting food security & creating opportunities for farmers across Africa. @cgiar.org#AFSForum2025#IITA#AfricaFoodPrize proud of you! 🔗 https://t.co/uUTZklINW5

During my recent visit to Japan, I spoke with @nikkei.com's Satoshi Shimoda about how we can make agriculture climate-resilient. Thank you for highlighting this important topic! Read the article (JP): https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOCD278M40X20C25A8000000/ #気候変動 #食料安全保障 #農業

What a great panel to start off #AFSFORUM2025! With Nardos B Thomas, Claudia Senghor & Maimouna Dembele a critical space to reflect on progress, strengthen accountability, and chart the way forward. 🎥 Watch: https://t.co/pTQDtIHc2O #WithScienceWeCan #OurFoodOurFuture https://t.co/bNqDYdefBY

Looking forward to #AFSFORUM2025 to join partners in advancing shared goals. From milestones like @ICRISAT's 2025–2030 Strategy to collaborations with @AGRA_Africa, @Taat_Africa, and @CGIARAfrica, we are driving lasting impact together. #OurFoodOurFuture #WithScienceWeCan

Honored to join Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development #TICAD9 in Yokohama. CGIAR looks forward to deepening collaboration with MAFF_JAPAN, MOFA, JIRCAS, NARO and other organizations to advance climate-resilient crops and sustainable food systems. #WithScienceWeCan

🚀 Applications open: NL-CGIAR Senior Expert Programme II Opportunity for Dutch researchers to contribute to CGIAR research projects. 📅 Matchmaking session: 24 September 2025 | 12:00–16:00 CEST 🔗 Register: https://on.cgiar.org/4mOcXuy #WithScienceWeCan #NLCGIAR

🌍 CGIAR science and innovation are shaping Africa’s future, influencing policy, driving investment, and bringing climate-smart solutions to millions of farmers and households. Learn more at the #AFSForum, 31 August–5 September. #WithScienceWeCan #Africa #FoodSecurity

Looking forward to joining colleagues and partners at #AFSFORUM2025. CGIAR will showcase how science, evidence, and partnerships support the shift from project outcomes to system-wide transformation through @CGIARScaling, with Africa’s youth leading the way. #OurFoodOurFuture

🌍 Join us at Accelerating Equality in Food, Land & Water Systems! Researchers & knowledge users worldwide will drive solutions to gender & social inequalities in food systems. Read more & register: https://bit.ly/4cOJb5k @cgiar.org #GenderinAg #AcceleratingEqualityinAg

Across Asia, CGIAR’s science is driving real change: 🌍 Guiding 120 policy reforms 🌱 Reaching 102 million hectares with new technologies 🤝 Partnering with 1,079 organizations to scale solutions More here: https://www.cgiar.org/cgiar-impact-report/ #WithScienceWeCan #FoodSecurity

🌍🍚 Global food security is at a tipping point: 2.3B people faced food insecurity in 2024, and 720M faced hunger. Innovation is key. Watch our #FTLive discussion on science, tech & investment in ag innovation, cohosted by ‪@adb.org‬ Institute. ▶️ https://foodsecurityinjapan.live.ft.com/

Happy #InternationalYouthDay! 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾 Around the world, #YouthinAg are reshaping food systems — from fields to cities. Young farmers and agripreneurs are driving local solutions for fair, sustainable food, land, and water. 👉Discover how on.cgiar.org/4fnBBQ4