Africa Director for Research Impact. Positively impacting my world
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IWMI appoints Olufunke Cofie as new Africa Director for Research Impact iwmi.cgiar.org/news/iwmi-app…
🌟 Happy to share my new journey as Africa Director for Research Impact at @IWMI_ Grateful for the opportunity to work with my colleagues and partners across the continent! 🌍💧🌾
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How can we ensure enough water for agri, consumption & sanitation? @IWMI's vision for #WaterSecurity lies within the 5 principles of #CircularEconomy for water.
Here are some key appointments, bringing in expertise to circular economy in IWMI South Afri▶️ bit.ly/3HHMb4J
Check out our new publication
📢 New research "Integrating #GIS & #remotesensing to assess #gw potential for #climatesmart #cocoa irrigation in Ghana" With #climatechange challenges, understanding irrigation potential is key for #sustainable production. 🌱 🔗doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-4…
@IWMI_ @IWMI_WestAfrica
🌍Glad to see the incredible engagement around our Transforming Agri-Food Systems in West and Central Africa Initiative at #SARA2023. This is more than an initiative; it's a movement toward sustainable agriculture in the face of climate change. Kudos to the team at @TAFS_WCA! 🌱
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🌿📣 Our Oct 17 meeting with Ghana's negotiators @EPA_Ghana was pivotal. As the Regional Rep of IWMI West Africa, I'm proud of our collective efforts to shape a resilient future for Ghana and West Africa. 🌍🤝 #ClimateAction #COP28 @COP28_UAE
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When communities come together, transformation is on the horizon 🌅. A look back at the impactful sessions in Wa, Ghana🌍! Kudos to all participants for leading the charge 👏 #REACHSTR2023
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Seeing our team and local communities co-creating an Inclusive Landscape Management Plan (ILMP) 🌳 in Ahafo Ano South West, Ghana is great. Their vision lights the path forward. Stay updated! ✨ #CommunityDrivenChange #TAFSWCA
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🌍Climate adaptation needs thoughtful planning to avoid pitfalls. Join the #IWMIWestAfrica team at #AfricaClimateWeek as we discuss 'Understanding Maladaptation in Africa.' 🗓️ Sept 5, ⏰ 07:00-08:00 Kenyan time 🏢Kenyatta Center. #ClimateChange
🌍 Join CGIAR at #AfricaClimateWeek and #AfricaClimateSummit23, as we dive into climate solutions ahead of #COP28! From 4-8 September, Nairobi will host a platform for exchange and action. Let's shape a sustainable future together. 🌱🌏
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🌱 #COP28
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🌍 Join CGIAR at #AfricaClimateWeek and #AfricaClimateSummit23, as we dive into climate solutions ahead of #COP28! From 4-8 September, Nairobi will host a platform for exchange and action. Let's shape a sustainable future together. 🌱🌏
on.cgiar.org/458P5c8
🌱 #COP28
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It's #AfricaDay today and we have some exciting news coming from the continent! 👇🏾
Introducing Ukama Ustawi... 🌍
@IWMI_ @CIMMYT @BiovIntCIAT_eng @WorldFishCenter @shambashapeup @HelloTractor
#AgriFoodSystems #OneCGIAR #UkamaUstawi bit.ly/UkamaUstawi
Funke Cofie retweeted
Food security is water security. But we need evidence-based solutions and all hands on deck to sustainably manage our water.
Our new blog by @CofieFunke examines ag. water challenges and opportunities in West Africa, in the face of the #ClimateCrisis: bit.ly/3LTN2Q6
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What is the most pressing water issue in Sub-Saharan Africa? Water availability, says @CofieFunke @IWMI_ .
In her @VOANews interview @WaterForum9, Funke talks about how science can better inform decisions related #watersecurity: bit.ly/3wR7AUB @ 10:00
#ClimateReport
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Affirming @IWMI_ partnership with @amcowafrica after the signing of the MOU in Dakar. We look forward to serving and supporting together the vision of a water secure Africa.
@CGIAR
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IWMI is delighted to have signed the MoU in partnership with @amcowafrica today at the @WaterForum9. We are excited to further supporting efforts toward the strengthening of water security in Africa.
@DMSmifffy @RAMcDonnell #OneCGIAR #Water4climate
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Our very own @CofieFunke is on the panel of the @WaterForum9’s session on the road to the UN 2023 Water Conference. Join us now in person at the CICAD auditorium in Dakar, Senegal to learn more on the challenges that the conference aims to address 🇸🇳
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‘As we are confronting new risks, our strategies must change. We must mobilize collectively and create a global agenda for water. This is why IWMI is launching its new ‘Science for a Water-Secure World’ initiative, to inform interventions & create dialogues’ — @CofieFunke.
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🗓 Join us tomorrow for a @WaterForum9 session on Digital Innovations for a Water-Secure Africa at 14:45 UTC.
We'll be at the #NatureHub22 in person, and live-streaming here: tnc.zoom.us/j/98654221179
Funke Cofie retweeted
Today we're launching our new year-long 'Science for a Water-Secure World (SWSW)' initiative at #WorldWaterForum9 👏🏿
If you're at #Dakar2022, be sure to join us in person at #NatureHub22 or tune in online 👉 bit.ly/36vVaqc
Find out more info 👉🏽 bit.ly/SWSWiwmi
Funke Cofie retweeted
Coming to #WorldWaterForum9 #Dakar2022? Find us in the #NatureHub22 to explore the power of nature to address the growing global water crisis 💧 and @amcowafrica pavilion to discuss #groundwater solutions for water security.
Here's what we have in store for next week👇 #OneCGIAR
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🔬 Science has no gender!
Join us on the International Day #WomenInScience as we call for women’s full and equal access to and participation in science, and celebrate those that are leading action and innovation around the world.
📸 @unwomeneca @CGIARgender #GenderInAg
