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[Dr. Misheck Ruwende @drruwende]

Today, Africa day, allow me to celebrate our own, 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗭𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘄𝗲

Prof. Christopher J. Chetsanga, 89 years, (PhD Univ. of Toronto, 1969; postdoc fellow, Harvard Univ., 1969-72) is prof. of Biochemistry at the Univ. of Zimbabwe, Harare since 1983, a prominent Zimbabwean scientist who is a member of the African Academy of Sciences and The World Academy of Sciences.

Prof. Chetsanga has discovered two enzymes involved in the repair of damaged DNA: (𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒊𝒕
) firstly, formamidopyrimidine DNA glycosylase, which removes damaged 7-methylguanine from DNA (1979) and secondly, purine imidazole-ring cyclase, which re-closes imidazole rings of guanine and adenine damaged by x-irradiation (1985).

Professor Chetsanga is a UNESCO Gold Medal Award winner and former UNESCO Executive Board member among others

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

Our latest article is here as we look back on the AE Initiative in Zimbabwe and its participation at the RegionalAEConference,"Key messages from a conference to advocate for a regional agroecology policy within the Southern African Development Community." https://t.co/jVnoamBXGD

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

With just a week left to the Mbire #AgroecologyFair2024 🌽🐄🐔 by the @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative in partnership with @AgritexS here is a good LinkedIn read from the previous one held in Murehwa from the initiatives lead in 🇿🇼.

https://t.co/uJczul81Me

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

Lots of fun and learning was had in Murehwa Ward 4 at the @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative first ever #AgroecologyFair2024 in the district held at Muchinjike Secondary School. The event was a huge success, all thanks goes to the #AEI team, farmers, stakeholders and our partners.

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

Join us at the 2024 Agroecology Fair, hosted by @CIMMYT as part of the @CGIAR @CGIARenviro -led "Transformational Agroecology" initiative!
Theme: “Nurturing Sustainable Landscapes through Strengthening Partnerships in Agroecology.”

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

Highlight 1/2: Day 5 in 🇰🇪 with farmer reps from 🇿🇼 & 🇰🇪 ALLs, all under the @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative participating in an #INALL exchange in @KajiadoGov @CSHEPKENYA Kiserian branch. Much co-sharing of knowledge happened, with farm visits learning on IPM, water management,

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

So much is achieved when knowledge gained is shared among people with a common interest. A visit to @DNRC2023 in @OfficialMakueni from🇿🇼 farmers and youth farmers from @CSHEPKENYA under the @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative #INALL exchange showed how forestry can be integrated

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

The afternoon of day 1 at @CIFOR_ICRAF was another exciting time with youth farmers from @CSHEPKENYA in Kiambu & farmers, stakeholders and the team under the @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative from 🇿🇼 and the team from 🇰🇪 visited the soil labs, gene bank, & tree nursery.

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

Day 2 Highlights 1/2: The #RegionalAgroecologyConference2024 had a huge turnout from the farming community, CS0s, financial institutions, policy makers and service providers. @CGIAR @CGIARenviro #AgroecologyInitiative farmers attended the event to share learnings with others.

[CIMMYT @CIMMYT]

Dr. Sieg Snapp at #WCCA9 emphasized #CIMMYT’s role in #ConservationAgriculture, highlighting partnerships with private sector, CSOs, and farming communities, with a strong focus on #soilhealth, mechanization, and #inclusion of women and youth. 👩‍🌾🌾 https://t.co/iBlo52XszN

[Florida @Flochiben]

Today at the
#RegionalAgroecologyConference2024, the voices of many farmers at various stages of transitioning to #agroecology were heard through their participation in the ongoing discussions and exhibitions at the marketplace.

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

At the #RegionalAgroecologyConference2024 in Harare, Zimbabwe🇿🇼, @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative @CGIARenviro shared insights on country experiences in farmer led agroecology adoption in a panel discussion.

[Telma Sibanda @tellysibbs]

#HappeningNow @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative farmers are getting ready to showcase their 🌾🌿🍅🌽 products at the 1st #RegionalAgroecologyConference2024 market day in Harare 🇿🇼

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

Join us at the Regional Agroecology Conference in Harare from July 30 to Aug 1, 2024! Theme: "Recovering from El-Nino induced Drought Through Agro-ecological Tailoring and Resilience Building." This conference will address the severe impacts of El Nino-induced drought on

[dorcas matangi @dorcasmatangi]

Sharing & learning at #9wcca! Who says #CA & #Agroecology can't be profitable? Panel discussion of farmers commercializing & transforming towards sustainable farming around the world.

[Telma Sibanda @tellysibbs]

Proud to represent the @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative and @CIMMYT at the #9WCCA, sharing insights on #agroecology and its role in sustainable agriculture.

[Roro @FajuRose]

Attending @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative🇿🇼 Global Leadership team meeting Murehwa field visit debrief. Hearing everyone's experiences and reflections. @CIMMYT @Sieg_SAS @gatien_falc @vgpchimonyo @FBaudron @CraigMuraz

[Chengetai Koza @chengetai_koza]

#happeningnow @CGIAR #agroecologyinitiative @CIMMYT Zimbabwe
Outcome Identification Workshop
@vgpchimonyo @Flochiben @Tafadzwanashe10

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

#AgroecologyInitiative🇿🇼 was well represented with @vgpchimonyo @dorcasmatangi @tellysibbs and @Flochiben on the forefront of conducting research, innovating and advocating for the adoption and adaptation of agricultural practices that manage climate risk on smallholder farmers.

[Vimbayi Grace Petrova Chimonyo @vgpchimonyo]

#HappeningNow-#AgroecologyInitiative 🇿🇼 team attending United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health to discuss the ‘Role of Female Professionals in Managing Climate Risk and Adaptation’ hosted by the Embassy of Canada