Michael Gerba

Michael Gerba

@michaelgerba.bsky.social

Dad, Chief Business Growth Officer @AIARC former COO @ILRI & @cipotato, Land O'Lakes, Returned @PeaceCorps Volunteer

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WorldFish
@worldfish.bsky.social

🌿In coastal Kenya, farmers are leading the change toward more sustainable and resilient aquaculture, learning to manage balanced pond ecosystems, check water quality, and make data-based decisions— running IMTA more independently and sustainably. Read more about it 🐟 https://on.cgiar.org/49YTUc6

on.cgiar.orgEmpowering Farmers Through Hands-on Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Training in Coastal KenyaIn September 2025, coastal farmers in Kwale and Kilifi Counties participated in a hands-on training and first-round sampling exercise in managing pond-based Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IM

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CGIAR
@cgiar.org

Today we celebrate the women who feed the world. 🌾 Rural women are leaders in building sustainable, resilient food systems — often with fewer resources but endless determination Happy International Day of Rural Women: https://on.cgiar.org/4nIPj3z #GenderinAg #RuralWomen

Michael Gerba
@michaelgerba.bsky.social

It is exciting to have #PopeLeoXIV as the first U.S. born #Pope but he is also a citizen of #Peru and was a Bishop from Chilcayo. So both Peruvians and Americans can be proud today. But only Peruvians can share Papas del Peru.

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CGIAR
@cgiar.org

🌍 #CGIARScienceWeek opened yesterday with an exciting opening ceremony. With 10,000+ delegates online & in-person, we’re uniting science, innovation, & collaboration to transform food systems for people & planet. 🚜🌱 Read: on.cgiar.org/4cnhHDv #WithScienceWeCan

on.cgiar.orgScience Week Opens: A Leap Forward in Science Collaboration for Food Security7th April, Nairobi, Kenya: Science Week was launched today by Special Guest H.E. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya, at an Opening Ceremony packed by global dignitaries and decision…

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CGIAR
@cgiar.org

📢 Just launched: the new CGIAR Research Portfolio 2025-30 is a bold, integrated roadmap to tackle the world’s greatest food, land & water challenges.🌍 This is science with impact! 🔗 Read more: on.cgiar.org/3Yl1RDw #CGIARScienceWeek #OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan

on.cgiar.orgA bold, new vision to transform food, land, and water systems: CGIAR's 2025–2030 PortfolioGet insights on CGIAR Science Week and the new Research Portfolio aimed at creating a more equitable, resilient, and food-secure future.
Michael Gerba
@michaelgerba.bsky.social

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi of Kenya has called for science-driven solutions and multi-stakeholder partnerships to address the pressing food security challenges the world faces today during #CGIARScienceWeek #WithScienceWeCan #Science @CGIAR www.the-star.co.ke/news/star-fa...

the-star.co.keMudavadi advocates for science-driven solutions to address agricultural challengesMudavadi pointed out that agriculture is under significant threat from climate change
Michael Gerba
@michaelgerba.bsky.social

@ilri.org is excited to collaborate with @bezosearthfund.org and the Global Methane Hub to advance methane-efficient breeding in Indigenous African cattle. We look forward to collaborating to help farmers across Africa to select for low-methane traits. #WithScienceWeCan #OneCGIAR #CGIARScienceWeek

Bezos Earth Fund@bezosearthfund.org

Livestock is the largest source of methane in agriculture. But not all are the same. Some naturally emit far less. With Global Methane Hub, we’re launching a global initiative to help farmers select for that low-methane trait. Explore more ➡️ bit.ly/42o5BWg.

bit.lyBezos Earth Fund and Global Methane Hub Launch $27.4M Initiative to…
Michael Gerba
@michaelgerba.bsky.social

Day 2 of #CGIARScienceWeek is in full swing in Nairobi! Can’t be with us in person? You can still catch all the action online. Each session has a livestream! events.cgiar.org/scienceweek Explore the full schedule of Day 2 side events: events.cgiar.org/scienceweek#... #OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan

events.cgiar.orgCGIAR Science Week 2025When humanity faced its greatest challenges, science and innovation provided solutions. Today, major global challenges such as climate change, land and ecosystem degradation, biodiversity loss, food insecurity and malnutrition, rural poverty, and gender and social inequality in agrifood systems threaten the sustainability of food, land, and water systems, leaving the most vulnerable people and communities at greatest risk.    Recognizing the urgency of these challenges, CGIAR and the Kenyan Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) are bringing together the world’s leading scientists and decision-makers in agriculture, climate, and health for the very first CGIAR Science Week. This gathering will be a key moment to advance research and innovation, inspire action, and establish critical partnerships that can secure investment in sustainable food systems to nourish both people and the planet.   Drawing on CGIAR science and partnerships from around the world, the inaugural CGIAR Science Week will engage the community of global leaders in research, policy, and development working for a food, nutrition, and climate secure future in active dialogue during plenary sessions focused on harnessing and scaling science and innovation. Participants will learn about CGIAR Research Portfolio 2025-2030 through dedicated Strategy Dialogues on Science Programs & Accelerators, and discover cutting-edge science from CGIAR centers worldwide through science talks, innovation showcases, and research workshops. The event also offers the chance to see, first-hand, transformative innovations improving the lives of vulnerable communities in our exhibition area and to explore CGIAR and partner labs and research stations to see science in action during field visits.

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CGIAR
@cgiar.org

🗓️ Mark your calendars for the official launch of the inaugural CGIAR flagship report, Insight to Impact: A decision-maker’s guide to navigating food system science. Join us: on.cgiar.org/4jcBkjJ #CGIARScienceWeek #OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan

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@toppnews.bsky.social

🌐 Welcoming Science: CGIAR Week-Long Focus on Innovation for Food, Climate-Secure Future #Africa #Nairobi https://www.globalissues.org/news/2025/04/07/39530

globalissues.orgWelcoming Science: CGIAR Week-Long Focus on Innovation for Food, Climate-Secure FutureNAIROBI, Apr 07 (IPS) - The world’s leading scientists and decision-makers in agriculture, climate, and health are meeting in Nairobi this week to promote innovation and partnerships towards a food, nutrition, and climate-secure future. As current agrifood systems buckle under multiple challenges, nearly one in 11 people globally and one in five people in Africa go hungry every day.

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AICCRA
@aiccra.bsky.social

We're at #CGIARScienceWeek. Stay tuned for more & follow along online: events.cgiar.org/scienceweek

events.cgiar.orgCGIAR Science Week 2025When humanity faced its greatest challenges, science and innovation provided solutions. Today, major global challenges such as climate change, land and ecosystem degradation, biodiversity loss, food insecurity and malnutrition, rural poverty, and gender and social inequality in agrifood systems threaten the sustainability of food, land, and water systems, leaving the most vulnerable people and communities at greatest risk.    Recognizing the urgency of these challenges, CGIAR and the Kenyan Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) are bringing together the world’s leading scientists and decision-makers in agriculture, climate, and health for the very first CGIAR Science Week. This gathering will be a key moment to advance research and innovation, inspire action, and establish critical partnerships that can secure investment in sustainable food systems to nourish both people and the planet.   Drawing on CGIAR science and partnerships from around the world, the inaugural CGIAR Science Week will engage the community of global leaders in research, policy, and development working for a food, nutrition, and climate secure future in active dialogue during plenary sessions focused on harnessing and scaling science and innovation. Participants will learn about CGIAR Research Portfolio 2025-2030 through dedicated Strategy Dialogues on Science Programs & Accelerators, and discover cutting-edge science from CGIAR centers worldwide through science talks, innovation showcases, and research workshops. The event also offers the chance to see, first-hand, transformative innovations improving the lives of vulnerable communities in our exhibition area and to explore CGIAR and partner labs and research stations to see science in action during field visits.
CGIAR@cgiar.org

🌍 Day 1 of #CGIARScienceWeek kicks off today! If you can't join us on-site, you can still follow full day 1 program schedule online. Each session has a livestream – check them out on 👉 events.cgiar.org/scienceweek #OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan

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Michael Gerba
@michaelgerba.bsky.social

Excited to be attending the opening session of the #CGIARScienceWeek in Nairobi. @ilri.org @cgiar.org

International Livestock Research Institute@ilri.org

Will we be seeing you at #CGIARScienceWeek in Nairobi next week? Check out ILRI's array of side events and campus tours here! www.ilri.org/events/cgiar...

ilri.orgCGIAR Science WeekWhen humanity has faced its greatest challenges, science and innovation have provided solutions. Today, major and connected global challenges threaten the…

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CGIAR
@cgiar.org

🌱 Did you know? 500 million small-scale farmers produce a third of the world’s food. #CGIARScienceWeek will spotlight innovations to empower these farmers, ensuring their resilience in the face of global challenges. Register: https://events.cgiar.org/scienceweek #OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan

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CGIAR
@cgiar.org

🚨 Investment in agricultural R&D is declining, yet it will cost $1.3 trillion/year to help the world’s diet-poor afford healthy food. Join us at #N4GParis to find scalable solutions! 🔗 on.cgiar.org/4298Xx9

Michael Gerba
@michaelgerba.bsky.social

As we commemorate World Wildlife Day, I would like to thank the invaluable efforts of dedicated individuals across Kenya, the world, and notably @ilri.org Kapiti Research Station and Wildlife Conservancy in safeguarding our precious wildlife.

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Ismahane Elouafi
@cgiar-emd.bsky.social

🌍 On #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, I join @cgiar.org Chief Scientist Dr. Sandra Milach to highlight women's vital role in STEM innovation. Let’s keep breaking barriers & inspiring future generations!

CGIAR@cgiar.org

🔬 This #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, @cgiar-emd.bsky.social and Chief Scientist, Dr. Sandra Milach, discuss the power of women in STEM. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAPT... #WithScienceWeCan #GirlsInSTEM

youtube.comWhy Women Should Pursue Careers in STEM | International Day of Women & Girls in ScienceYouTube video by CGIAR

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Jesse Chase-Lubitz
@jessechaselubitz.bsky.social

On Thursday, a USAID-funded resource that provides early warning alerts on famines went offline and company emails bounced back. Officials are outraged, nervous, and sad. “Holy shit. FEWS NET is like the Bible," one official told us. "We rely on them." @devex.com www.devex.com/news/usaid-f...

devex.comUSAID-funded famine early warning system goes offline due to aid freezeA key food insecurity data tool used by humanitarian groups worldwide has been taken down due to the Trump administration's stop-work order on USAID, raising alarm among aid workers.

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Jonathan Lambert
@jonlambert.bsky.social

The National Science Foundation cancelled over 60 grant review panels today, effectively grinding funding of new projects to a halt. The so-far indefinite pause comes as NSF grapples with the impact Trump's executive orders will have on their grantmaking process. www.npr.org/sections/sho...

npr.orgNational Science Foundation freezes grant review in response to Trump executive ordersThe National Science Foundation has cancelled all grant review panels this week. It's unclear how long the pause could last.

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The New York Times
@nytimes.com

The Trump administration placed several dozen senior officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development on administrative leave in response to what an official characterized as resistance to President Trump’s policy.

nytimes.comTrump Administration Puts Dozens of U.S.A.I.D. Officials on Paid LeaveAn email to the aid agency’s employees cited actions “that appear to be designed to circumvent” an executive order by President Trump.
Michael Gerba
@michaelgerba.bsky.social
Edward Wong@ewong.bsky.social

The Trump administration put dozens of top USAID officials on paid leave, saying they tried to undermine Trump's policy — apparently a reference to the halting of foreign aid. One person said about 60 officials were forced into leave. Our @nytimes.com story: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/u...

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Ismahane Elouafi
@cgiar-emd.bsky.social

🌍 Exciting news! @cgiar.org is hiring for impactful roles that will shape a sustainable, resilient future. These opportunities span advocacy, finance, legal, communications, and more—critical to advancing our mission for global change.

CGIAR@cgiar.org

🚨 We're hiring! Join CGIAR as we evolve into a future-ready organization to tackle global food, land, and water challenges. Open roles in legal, finance, advocacy, and more! 📅 Deadline: Feb 6, 2025 🔗 Details & apply: on.cgiar.org/2RUHriX #Careers #OneCGIAR #NowHiring

cgiar.orgCareersAs an international organization, we value the importance of an enriching and productive working environment, and believe that our employees play an important role in working towards our vision of a w...

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International Livestock Research Institute
@ilri.org

Excitement in the air as the #ILRIat50 Kenya celebration begins in Nairobi. Distinguished guests, alumni, partners, staff and livestock advocates were welcomed by a lively performance by the local Hakuna Matata Children’s Choir

Michael Gerba
@michaelgerba.bsky.social

The International Livestock Research Institute is celebrating 50 years of improving lives in LMIC through livestock research. www.capitalfm.co.ke/business/202... @ilri-cgiar.bsky.social

capitalfm.co.keILRI commits to sustainable agriculture as it marks 50 yearsNAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 29 – The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has marked five decades of research and collaborative partnerships with focus on bolstering its stance on sustainability....