As well as building new storage capacity it was great to see how ICRISAT team could restore existing and damaged water storage infrastructure as well as identifying the potential of the natural stream system. Indigenous and cost-effective solution to the water challenge💧

Additional water storage capacity equal to 30 million cups of water. Great to see this exciting work continue and especially the high level of engagement with the farmers and the wider community 💧♻️

Chemistry with Oz.... home made reflective purple oil paint. And glow in the dark neon lime. Normal is boring!

Excited to share our thoughts and approach to water. How investing in farmers and communities are helping us address major climate-related challenges 💧

Big thank you to our speakers Jason Morrison and Dr Ramnath Nandakumar from Natems Sustainability 😃 join our business sessions at next year's #WWWeek to unpack more of the challenges raised today #businessgrowth #sustainability #waterresilience #BuildBackBetter

My now traditional first selfie with a finished model; 6ft version of #ProjectDancingHorse is ready for casting! This will eventually be an edition of 16, celebrating Ferrari F1 constructor titles. Standing on a 60cm tall plinth with the lower leg cantilevered into it for balance

Great to see our CEO Dr Steve Mahon in today's The Guardian discussing advanced recycling as the solution for recycling plastic packaging. Also online: bit.ly/33uur8j #SustainablePackaging #plastic #plasticpollution #recycling #plasticneutral #sustainability

The first 3ft tall bronze of #projectdancinghorse is almost complete in metalwork! I wasn’t planning to show this level of completion until after he’s finished in a soft black patina... but he looks so stunning in raw bronze!

“It’s not about exporting from places that are food insecure but building up food systems in those places...means investing in small and medium enterprises, not just big global companies.” ft.com/content/61f4a5… via Financial Times

Yes digital/tech/hardware innovations are important. But the role of indigenous solutions have in addressing global water crises is often understated. Done and managed well can be cost-effective, community centric, sustained impact 💧♻️

It was a good Chat with Mr B B Mehta, Mr Niraj Shirgaokar & Ms Hetal Gandhi. You can watch the recording on demand.

Word of the Day is 'snollygoster' (19th century, US): one who abandons all integrity in favour of power.

"Small-scale and farmer-led irrigation systems are often more efficient than large-scale projects, the report found." Another report emphasising the need to directly invest in farmers and communities. Couldn't agree more! theguardian.com/environment/20…

1.7% of climate finance for small-scale producers who produce 50% of the world’s calories. A lot more research needed on what is required, role of Gov, SME/MSMEs who may better understand local realities, how finance relates to resilient farmers and agency. What will it enable?

Really enjoyed supporting this work. Engaging with farmers to find out their thoughts on a rapidly developing and really exciting topic. Will be one core factor in the transition to a more resilient and sustainable food system 🌾

NEVER give up…

God save the Queen!