Global senior scientist, visiting professor, AAS Fellow, optimist, environmentalist, committed advocate of science in Africa, motivate farmers, women and youth.
Africa & Europe. Views my own
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I lost Abaye, my dear Father 💔💔💔😭😭😭😭
I don’t know what exactly happened to my hero (probably due to lack of medicine). There is no communication to comfort my mother. Dark times. It is painful. Abaye marey 😭😭😭
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🌳💧Join Dr Gebrekirstos, from CIFOR-ICRAF, for a discussion on forest-based water security in a warming world.
Forests Beyond Carbon: the people-water nexus for a cooler planet
📅11 Nov | 10:00–11:00 | Blue Zone, Forests Pavilion | Hybrid
🔗 shorturl.at/vav1a
CITG Report Reveals $46.6 Billion Damage to Tigray’s Natural Resources and Environment from War and Siege tigraitv.com/en/citg-report-… via @TMMA - Tigrai Mass Media Agency
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Get ready to apply for PhD & Junior Scientist scholarships from the Germany–@CGIAR++ Science & Impact Hub!
Funded by @BMZ_Bund & commissioned by @giz_gmbh, this supports the next generation driving sustainable impact.
Details:➡️ bit.ly/3L1x8aR
#Trees4Resilience
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Farmer-scientist partnerships are taking root in Ethiopia to build resilience.
Through Living Labs, local wisdom and research combine, empowering farmers to restore landscapes, choose the right trees, & access green finance.
Read: ➡️ bit.ly/3SFRtmK
#Trees4Resilience | @AfroDendro
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"Africa’s restoration agenda is not only urgent; it is central to building climate resilience for the continent and the world."
Missed the session? Watch the recording here:🔗 bit.ly/4g8gBNC
#ACS2 #Trees4Resilience
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CIFOR-ICRAF’s Aster Gebrekirstos (@AfroDendro), presented on how agroforestry drives climate-smart, biodiversity-rich restoration across Africa, providing solutions that strengthen both ecosystems and livelihoods for communities.
#ACS2 #Trees4Resilience
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What can trees tell us about environmental history and climate adaptation?
'Trees contain critical stories that help guide restoration. If we can read and speak their language, trees are history books.' - @AfroDendro
Learn more: 👉 bit.ly/47GD4wb
#TreesPeoplePlanet
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“Agroforestry is about people. It’s about systems rooted in science and community.”
In Nature Plants, CIFOR-ICRAF's @AfroDendro shares how working with farmers and policymakers is building resilience from the ground up.
Read:🔗 bit.ly/4mpFir6
#TreesPeoplePlanet
Honored to be featured in @NaturePlants
This Q&A reflects a journey shaped by many — & the role of #agroforestry in building resilience for landscapes & livelihoods.🙏
Q&A: rdcu.be/exxip
Editorial: lnkd.in/eS4A7d2d
@CIFOR_ICRAF @gcbc_org @DefraGovUK @PAGES_IPO
New Editorial: "The human factor" rdcu.be/exe7t
From this month, we will be publishing pieces specifically focused on the personal side of research. And the first is:
Q&A with Aster Gebrekirstos: "Creating resilience through agroforestry" rdcu.be/exl7A
It was a pleasure hosting Dr. Charles Mulenga from #CopperbeltUniversity #Zambia at our #Dendroecology Lab @CIFOR_ICRAF. His visit underscores the value of well-equipped labs & networks #Africa,🙏to @PAGES_IPO. #ClimateResilience #ATRN #TreesPeoplePlanet
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Honored to speak at the Resilient Africa Summit on building climate resilience. Healthy #ecosystems reduce #disaster risk, support recovery, and help communities thrive. @CIFOR_ICRAF #Youth4Climate #treepeople #ClimateAction #ATRN
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In Ethiopia, farmers and scientists are teaming up to grow resilience.
Through Living Labs, local wisdom and research combine, empowering farmers to restore landscapes, choose the right trees, & access green finance.
Read more:➡️ bit.ly/3SFRtmK
#TreesPeoplePlanet @AfroDendro
She knew the risks—but had to climb to collect even twigs to survive & feed her family #Tigray!
Her resilience reminds us restoring land & supporting women isn’t just about ecology—it’s about dignity and survival. #DesertificationAndDroughtDay #Africa
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Excited to share the establishment of #LivingLabs for Multifunctional #Agroforestry in #Ethiopia!
Blending #traditional knowledge, real-time tech & community-led innovation.
Full article & video: forestsnews.cifor.org/92461/…
#LivingLabs #Tigray #Gedeo @gcbc_org @CIFOR_ICRAF
In Ethiopia, farmers and scientists are teaming up to grow resilience.
Through Living Labs, local wisdom and research combine, empowering farmers to restore landscapes, choose the right trees, & access green finance.
Read more:➡️ bit.ly/3SFRtmK
#TreesPeoplePlanet @AfroDendro
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What can trees tell us about environmental history and climate adaptation?
'Trees contain critical stories that help guide restoration. If we can read and speak their language, trees are history books.' @AfroDendro
Read🔗 : bit.ly/47GD4wb
#TreesPeoplePlanet #WorldEnvironmentDay
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Press Release |
The #NCVC hosts a webinar to explore the latest scientific and innovative solutions to environmental challenges, featuring leading international experts.
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Proud to see GCBC research featured at GCL Forests 2025.
Inclusive partnerships are key to forest stewardship - merging traditional knowledge with innovation, as demonstrated in our work in Ethiopia @AfroDendro
#GLF2025 #ForestGovernance #ClimateAction #Biodiversity
Action beyond words: Forest partnerships for landscape sustainability
Forests are powerful nature-based solutions—but only if we manage them sustainably, together.
This digital session to explore how partnerships & Model Forests drive impact in forest & landscape restoration.
Join the conversation 🔗: bit.ly/GLFForests2025
#ForestsMatter
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TIME's new cover: Meet this year's #TIME100Health, a community of leaders—scientists, doctors, advocates, educators, and policy-makers, among others—who are changing the health of the world. ti.me/43802LZ
Honored to have joined an inspiring panel with #NCVC CEO Dr. Khaled bin Abdullah Al-Abdulkader, our CEO @elianeubalijoro, and esteemed NCVC experts. A strong step toward #ClimateResilience and #sustainable landscapes in Saudi Arabia & beyond. @CIFOR_ICRAF @ncvcksa 🌱🌍
