Maria Helena Semedo
@MariaLenasemedo
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Former @FAO Deputy Director-General & #CaboVerde Minister and Parliamentarian. Dedicated to women's empowerment and sustainable development.
Rome, Lazio
Joined January 2014
Aboard @Ifremer_fr's vessel Thalassa, I talked with chefs & scientists about how aquatic foods can feed a growing population while caring for our planet. If sourced sustainably, aquatic foods are key to affordable, #HealthyDiets & a healthy future. #BlueTransformation #UNOC3
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Bees and other pollinators play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem services and supporting global biodiversity. On this #WorldBeeDay and every day, we must protect these #FoodHeroes, essential for agricultural production, #FoodSecurity, plant health, and more. #4Betters
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I was honored to work closely w Dr Nwanze during his tenure at @CGIAR & @IFAD, witnessing his incredible leadership in intl development, dedication to smallholder farmers & commitment to Africa. RIP my friend, my brother. https://t.co/Cwng1dplYa
cgiar.org
CGIAR mourns the loss of Dr. Kanayo F. Nwanze, a giant in the world of agricultural research for development and a distinguished leader whose unwavering dedication had a profound impact on global...
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Honored to join @ILRI board and look forward to helping promote sustainable livestock for food security & poverty alleviation. https://t.co/jyUaXqszLu
@CGIAR @CGIAR_EMD
ilri.org
ILRI’s Board of Trustees comprises up to twelve outstanding professionals who serve as the governing body of the institute primarily through undertaking…
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Excellent exchange @COP16Oficial Ministerial Lunch: Engaging Agrifood Sectors in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework https://t.co/lprCfDc6Tv via @iisd_news
@MCabreraLeal @MinAgricultura @MagwenziGodfrey @SchomakerAstrid @MBeukeboom
@UNBiodiversity @FAOclimate
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The food and agriculture (agrifood) sector plays an important role in the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) as biodiversity is the cornerstone of agriculture....
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Honored to moderate panel on Intraregional Food Trade in West Africa during today's @SWAC_OECD @AECID_es seminar on "Deepening a Regional Understanding of the Sahel" with @mbeavogui, Justin Bayili @ecowas_cedeao, @PHeinrigs
We are excited to co-organise the "Deepening a Regional Understanding of the Sahel" seminar with @AECID_es and engage with decision-makers and partners in real-time discussions to help tackle these urgent issues and build stronger, more resilient systems in the region! 🤝🌍
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New paper out! Diets are shifting in #WestAfrica, driven by economic and demographic changes. Food environments now play a bigger role in consumption choices. Explore the findings and future of nutrition 🌍📊 #WorldFoodDay #Nutrition #FoodSecurity ➡️ https://t.co/5ZJIaM9O6c
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1 @FAOfish @FAOAfrica @PatriceTalla @SADC_News @NdiagaGueye3 @Manu_FAO @WorldBankAfrica @AfDB_Group. If WE had the courage to start, WE must have the strength to STAND TOGETHER & MAKE IT HAPPEN. PROUD OF US. PROUD OF AFRICA.👇🏼 https://t.co/Co7TAfA0vz
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Pleased to share this article on rainfed farming, published in @Agriculturaemar Ex-directora-geral adjunta da FAO: "sistemas pastoris são excepcionalmente eficientes do ponto de vista hídrico" no sequeiro
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Honored to open @FAO's #HandinHand Investment Forum of the #Sahel Regional Initiative. Working & investing together, we can chart a path toward a resilient and prosperous Sahel, anchored in sustainable practices and community empowerment. @ecowas_cedeao @FAOSocioEcon
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Congratulations on 5 years of solidarity & support to empower women @FAO. Very proud to have served as the 1st Chair of the Women's Committee. Let's continue to celebrate #RuralWomensDay and the power of women & girls!
Today, we also celebrate the anniversary of @FAO's Women Committee, which was launched by @FAODG in 2019. Since then, this committee has built a space where women can express themselves, be empowered and be supported to bring about needed change. Let's #CommitToGrowEquality.
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For this #RuralWomensDay and our collective future, we need to do more and better for women in agrifood systems worldwide. Join @FAO's #CommitToGrowEquality initiative and pledge concrete actions to drive meaningful change. ➡️ https://t.co/jEJE2BmXV2
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Congratulations! This is a true recognition of your leadership, commitment & hard work. It's been an honour to work w you @FAO where you've been a shining example to women & youth. May you continue to carry your flame of passion forward in this new chapter of your life.
As I close 18 years and 8 months of service, I thank @FAODG who entrusted me to be his Representative. I am grateful to the entire senior management for all other positions I had the honor and privilege to serve from and contribute to @FAO ’s noble mandate. To all the various
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Honored to participate in #AFSForum2024 discussing the power of public-private investment & philanthropy as key to unlocking innovative, targeted finance for farmers, youth, women & accelerating food system transformation. #AFSForum2024 #InnovateAccelerateScale
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"We need to build everything with the local context of each country, each community ... no solutions are going to be global; our solutions must take into account the fact that every community has a starting point." - @Agnes_Kalibata
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"Agrifood systems provide 62% of the livelihoods in Africa, we have the market, we have the biodiversity as well as the capital and legacy with farmers and teachers that can sustain a resilient food system - we have all the ingredients for Africa to feed itself and contribute to
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