Ben Wismen

Mighty oaks grow from small acorns.
Mover and shaker in a new world.

[Ben Wismen @QuercusBen]

During #UNOC3, we sent a strong message on the need to integrate #ocean governance with nourishing people. #Aquaticfoods can be #equitable, #sustainable and #accessible. We have the #science, now we need the action!
#OneCGIAR #foodsystems

[Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted @trinidad1949]

During #UNOC3, I had the privilege to speak on the mainstreaming of aquatic foods in global ocean dialogues. 🌊🍽️

Read more about my engagement here: https://t.co/hfVgdqlkUu

#OneCGIAR #UNOC2025 #AquaticFoods #SDG2 #SDG14 #FoodSystemsTransformation

[Ben Wismen @QuercusBen]

How do we better frame equitable aquatic foods within the scope of ocean governance? How do we redirect aquatic food systems for nourishing people, especially the poor and vulnerable? Looking forward to the conversations at #UNOC3

[Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted @trinidad1949]

Wrapping up the final day of #UNOC2025 with an emphasis on #aquaticfoods as a central pillar of global #nutrition strategies.

Join me and colleagues from @WorldFishCenter and @CGIAR at the Plenary for more.

Events: https://t.co/D1vb0j1Ce5

#OneCGIAR
@CGIARNutrition

[United Nations @UN]

Human rights are for everyone, everywhere — no matter who you are or whom you love.

This Pride Month is an opportunity to stand up for equal rights and fair treatment of LGBTIQ+ people everywhere: https://t.co/Ljui9GrbOo

via @free_equal

[The Global Goals @TheGlobalGoals]

🏳️‍🌈 Love is love. Rights are rights. Equality is equality. This Pride Month, we celebrate progress and commit to the work ahead. #PrideMonth #GlobalGoals #Goal10

[Ben Wismen @QuercusBen]

Last year, I had the wonderful opportunity to host a special tribute session to Dr M.S. Swaminathan, the father of Asia's Green Revolution, during the #WorldFoodPrize2024 #BorlaugDialogue2024. The video of the session is now up for viewing!

https://t.co/XSZhKvaveL

[Ben Wismen @QuercusBen]

Nutrition-sensitive approaches, such as small fish polyculture, use of mola gill nets and producing small fish powder, can boost economic production, close the gender gap, address environmental degradation, while addressing hunger and malnutrition.
Read more in the link below:

[Think Global Health @ThinkGlobalHlth]

Incorporating small fish farms into existing agricultural projects and encouraging nutrition-sensitive approaches can boost economic production and help address malnutrition, say @trinidad1949 and @quercusben. https://t.co/kIQZv5Gr1k

[Ben Wismen @QuercusBen]

Good things do come in small packages. Pleasure to kick-start 2025 with a perspective on harnessing #aquaticfoods, especially indigenous #smallfish, to diversify diets and address global food and #nutrition security. Read more in the op-ed below!
#OneCGIAR

[Think Global Health @ThinkGlobalHlth]

.@trinidad1949 and @quercusben explore how utilizing underused indigenous small fish species can help diversify diets, tackle malnutrition, and create opportunities for sustainable incomes in low- or middle-income countries. https://t.co/kIQZv5Gr1k

[Ben Wismen @QuercusBen]

Excited to be here in Colombo for #D4N2024. I will be co-chairing a session on digital innovations, and I hope to hear meaningful engagements and solutions that deliver on positive nutrition outcomes for all.
@CGIARnutrition

[CGIAR Nutrition @CGIARnutrition]

🌍✨ On #WorldChildrensDay, let us remember that no child can fully enjoy their rights while facing hunger and malnutrition.

#ForEveryChild, access to nutritious, safe, and healthy diets is essential for an equal opportunity to grow, develop, and build a better future.

@CGIAR

[Ben Wismen @QuercusBen]

As we move from CBD #COP16 to #COP29Azerbaijan, let's take a moment to reflect and re-emphasize the importance of integrating nutrition and food systems in these global agendas.

Do read on @trinidad1949 and her latest op-ed on bridging nutrition with biodiversity!

[WorldFish @WorldFishCenter]

🤔While over 3,700 aquatic species offer a range of nutritional benefits, we currently only consume some #aquaticfoods.

This week at #COP29, read @CGIARNutrition's Shakuntala Thilsted & @CGIARenviro @CargeleMasso's thoughts on how to transform our diets: https://t.co/l4jnUAaTvz

[CGIAR Nutrition @CGIARnutrition]

✨ Day 2 of the @CGIAR Joint Initiatives and Platform Workshop in Penang, Malaysia!

Stay tuned for more updates and insights!

@WorldFishCenter @irri @IWMI_ @IFPRI @BiovIntCIAT_eng

[CGIAR Nutrition @CGIARnutrition]

🎉🎂 Cheers to 75 years, Dr. Shakuntala Thilsted @trinidad1949!

Here’s to celebrating a visionary leader and tireless advocate for nutrition, health, and food security, whose work has improved millions of lives worldwide.

@CGIAR

[World Food Prize Foundation @WorldFoodPrize]

🎉 Happy Birthday to Dr. Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted, our 2021 World Food Prize Laureate! 🌾 Your groundbreaking work in aquaculture and nutrition has improved the lives of millions. Today, we celebrate your inspiring contributions to global food security and nutrition! 🌍✨

[CGIAR Nutrition @CGIARnutrition]

🌍 This #WorldFoodDay, we emphasize the right to:

🥔 diverse
🥦 nutritious
🍎 affordable
🍇 safe food.

Let’s unite to build resilient, sustainable, and inclusive food systems, leaving no one behind in our fight against hunger and malnutrition.

#OneCGIAR #RightToFood @CGIAR

[Ben Wismen @QuercusBen]

✅ Get ready for the inaugural #CGIARScienceWeek, 1–5 July 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya! Experience the future of agricultural research through dynamic expositions, panel discussions, and CGIAR tours. 

🔗: https://t.co/AYoHx1KoFk 

#OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan

[Ben Wismen @QuercusBen]

I'll be at the inaugural CGIAR Science Week in Nairobi, taking you through a journey with food systems, nutrition and gender. Do pop by and say hi if you are there!

[CGIAR @CGIAR]

🌍 CGIAR Science Week is proud to feature our global network of research centers, which will take center stage at this year's event. Our research centers are at the forefront of agricultural and food systems research and innovation https://t.co/ecdAF3HgeT

[Ben Wismen @QuercusBen]

@khaosanlao On to it! I see lots of potential, so, let's make it happen!

[Ben Wismen @QuercusBen]

As #COP28 comes to a close, I am happy to have brought in difficult questions and triggering #food for thought, including the #nutrition- #gender - #climate nexus, and the synergies of #foodsystems transformation with #climatechange

[CGIAR Nutrition @CGIARnutrition]

💡 Exploring #womenempowerment at the #Nutrition and #Health Day Plenary session highlights a key message:

"To build #climateresilient, equitable #foodsystems in our climate crisis, changing the system with gender perspectives is essential."

https://t.co/PZ4sVQDgNa

[Ben Wismen @QuercusBen]

Kickstarting the morning with a session chaired by the #youth at #COP28 ,stirring the conversation on urban forestry and horticulture for #foodsecurity and #nutrition.

Don't forget to join @CGIARnutrition at the Food Systems Pavilion today for more engaging sessions.

[Ben Wismen @QuercusBen]

In less than 3 hours, I will be joined by @trinidad1949 to host a Plenary that takes a deep dive on #nutrition and #women with climate change.

You can catch the live streaming at https://t.co/8jvHGIDfpJ

[CGIAR Nutrition @CGIARnutrition]

👩‍🌾 Women play a crucial role in the food supply chains.

It's imperative that #climateresilient #foodsystems solutions be gender- and nutrition-sensitive, leaving no one behind.

Join us in this discussion tomorrow!
👉https://t.co/VZArhY938N

#COP28 @trinidad1949 @CGIAR_EMD