Fassil Gebeyehu

Social Anthropologist, studied at Durham University - UK; Working for African Biodiversity Network as General Coordinator.

[African Biodiversity @AfricanBiodiv]

Some reflections on Advocacy when it comes to Farmer managed seed systems (FMSS) from the #ABN EA-SRN Workshop. What are some of the barriers that affect full recorgnition and implementation

@ImpactAfricaLtd

[African Biodiversity @AfricanBiodiv]

Throwback to 18th September 2015 during the Biennial General Meeting at Bantu Lodge, Mt Kenya. We will This is a meeting of partners, so we the board and the Secretariat.

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[African Biodiversity @AfricanBiodiv]

ABN@20 climax of the celebrations today. Please join us through this link:
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@Venter3 @natureswisdom @fassilgeb @FundAgroecology @foundationswift @Afsafrica @SEATINIUGANDA @FoodSovereignGH #ABN@20

[African Biodiversity @AfricanBiodiv]

Celebrating ABN's practices of influencing formulation of AC's Res. 372 on protection of Sacred Natural Sites and Territories. @Venter3 @natureswisdom @fassilgeb @SwedBio @Sweden @bread4theworld @FundAgroecology @foundationswift @BIBA_Kenya @PelumKenya @Afsafrica @JVE_In #ABN@20

[Fassil Gebeyehu @fassilgeb]

@AfricanBiodiv @Venter3 @natureswisdom @Hannahkigamba @janetbahati @bread4theworld @FoundationSwift @SwedBio @Sweden @FundAgroecology @denverkuntepics @SEATINIUGANDA @PelumKenya @pelumzim @EthiopiaPelum @BIBA_Kenya Congratulations ABNers to all your passion and commitments at various levels in Africa. Your contributions has brought gradual mind set change and positive attitudes towards values of Indigenous Knowledge and cultural/spiritual practices associated with sustainable life ways

[Fassil Gebeyehu @fassilgeb]

@MathaiWanjira @DrAndrewSteer Congratulations Wanjira. We all in ABN proud of your passion on building resilience and environmental sustainability

[African Biodiversity @AfricanBiodiv]

ABN's BoT Chairman, Dr. Sulemana Abdulahi, Ayele Kebede of SIDA & ABN's GC, Dr.Fassil Gebeyehu, affirms to ABNers from the south of the development partnership to conserve biocultural diversity. @Venter3 @natureswisdom @fassilgeb @SwedenUN @pelumzim @Biowatch_SA @BioVisionAfric3

[Fassil Gebeyehu @fassilgeb]

@AfricanBiodiv @Venter3 @natureswisdom @SwedenUN @pelumzim @Biowatch_SA @BioVisionAfric3 It was a successful learning with Earth Lore team & ABN partners in Zimbabwe. Thanks Earth Lore team, the Gaia team, the ABN team, the ABN board chair and partners. Very much appreciation to Mr Ayele of SIDA for his attendance and useful advises.

[Fassil Gebeyehu @fassilgeb]

@joyce_okeoghene @Afsafrica @EcoHomef Wish us a very successful service years to come. Cogratulations AFSA board. I am very much grateful for AFSA team for their amazing team work and General Coordinator Dr Million Belay

[ICE Kenya @ICEkenyaorg]

It is important for Africa to promote effective & well-governed networks of conserved and protected areas. #APAC2022 @canco_kenya @ssnc_global @AfricanBiodiv @FutureForAll @FaithGikunda @milkywire

[African Biodiversity @AfricanBiodiv]

Ntakira Widows SHG, 40 households, believed in the value of self-sufficiency. They have managed to feed & educate their children through sustainable farming... @Venter3 @natureswisdom @fassilgeb @ICEkenyaorg @SwedBio @sida @JVE_Int @SEATINIUGANDA @BIBA_Kenya

[African Biodiversity @AfricanBiodiv]

Learning from Tharaka Communities of indigenous seed eco-calendar was enriching as women are walking @ICEkenyaorg servers of the indigenous solutions to climate crises. @Venter3 @natureswisdom @fassilgeb @Hannahkigamba @AliAbdel07 @SwedBio @regeneration_in @indigenousmedia

[Fassil Gebeyehu @fassilgeb]

@GER_Global @Sida @AfricanBiodiv Congratulations GER. Thus is very interesting step forward and ABN is proud of. Keep the fire burning and we will follow the light

[GER-RWANDA @GER_Global]

Today: The Project ‘Conserving Bio-culture Diversity through Strengthening Community and Ecosystem Resilience’ has been presented to members of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors of @GER_Global the project is funded by @Sida through the @AfricanBiodiv

[Fassil Gebeyehu @fassilgeb]

@Venter3 @AfricanBiodiv @YaltaInitiative @IIpgfforsd @Indigenous_Org @IPRightsIntl @FAOIndigenous Learning and experiencing life matters through community and nature interactions are major factors of Indigenous Knowledge and ABN partners value this a lot as SEATINI displayed in practice. Congratulations and keep up

[African Biodiversity @AfricanBiodiv]

post-2020 CBD-OEWG-4..means the use of the national commitments & international agreements, development of capacities of all, mainstreaming of biodiversity in rural & the urban areas...@Venter3 @natureswisdom @fassilgeb @janetbahati @AliAbdel07 @Hannahkigamba @SwedBio #ForNature

[African Biodiversity @AfricanBiodiv]

Biodiversity loss is deteriorating worldwide at an unprecedented rate. Biodiversity loss, climate crises, desertification & ocean degradation...urgently call for concerted efforts to reverse the upward trend! @Venter3 @natureswisdom @fassilgeb @AliAbdel07 @JVE_Int #ForNature

[African Biodiversity @AfricanBiodiv]

Reversing biodiversity loss requires action from all segments of society! Take leadership and inspire others to safeguard, restore and invest in biodiversity. @Venter3 @natureswisdom @fassilgeb @AliAbdel07 @Hannahkigamba @janetbahati @Iwbnglobal @FAOclimate #United4Biodiversity

[African Biodiversity @AfricanBiodiv]

Need to fund biodiversity by more than 46% to think about systemic transformation change to reverse the biodiversity loss. @Venter3 @natureswisdom @fassilgeb @Hannahkigamba @AliAbdel07 @janetbahati @Iwbnglobal @BDTF_SEE #ForNature #United4Biodiversity

[African Biodiversity @AfricanBiodiv]

"To achieve seed & food sovereignty in Africa, policy makers need to consult the smallholder farming communities before passing a legislations on farming matters." Dr Fassil Gebeyehu, General Coordinator, ABN. @Venter3 @natureswisdom @fassilgeb @AliAbdel07 @SEATINIUGANDA @JVE_Int