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BERC

@bercnigeria

Biodiversity Education and Resource Centre. Think Tank with the mandate of carrying out Biodiversity Research, Education and Land rights issues in Nigeria.

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FAO Nigeria (@faonigeria) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Large-scale restoration of degraded lands in 19 states of 🇳🇬 will boost food production. To begin restoration interventions, the ACReSALNigeria project funded by the World Bank Nigeria is building capacities of state operators on land preparation technics using the Delfina plough.

Large-scale restoration of degraded lands in 19 states of 🇳🇬 will boost food production.

To begin restoration interventions, the <a href="/ACReSALNigeria/">ACReSALNigeria</a> project funded by the <a href="/WBG_Nigeria/">World Bank Nigeria</a> is building capacities of state operators on land preparation technics using the Delfina plough.
FAO Nigeria (@faonigeria) 's Twitter Profile Photo

To ensure resourceful utilization of natural resources, value chains in non-timber forest products must be leveraged for enhanced #foodsecurity, income & reduced poverty. Food and Agriculture Organization training under ACReSALNigeria project prepare actors to effectively manage & preserve biodiversity.

To ensure resourceful utilization of natural resources, value chains in non-timber forest products must be leveraged for enhanced #foodsecurity, income &amp; reduced poverty.

<a href="/FAO/">Food and Agriculture Organization</a> training under <a href="/ACReSALNigeria/">ACReSALNigeria</a> project prepare actors to effectively manage &amp; preserve biodiversity.
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Gwari people in Abuja, Nigeria, preserve crop diversity through BERC community seed bank. With support from the Crop Trust’s #BOLDProject, local women regenerated 16 traditional crops, now backed up in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Watch 🔗 youtu.be/zyea1kHR9xg?fe…

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We did it....Thanks to The Crop Trust for the funding and guidance to improving our capacity to send our seeds to vault, special thanks to the women of Sheda for their dedication towards the regeneration...they are the true MVPs

Fossilized Tram (@breezeamal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Crop Trust BERC Fantastic work by the Gwari community! Preserving biodiversity through grassroots efforts is truly inspiring and essential for global impact. Keep thriving!

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Ecuador’s national genebank INIAP is sending 890 seed samples, including amaranth, quinoa, maize, lupins & beans, to the Svalbard Seed Vault next week. With support from the Crop Trust’s #BOLDProject, INIAP has strengthened local crop conservation and food security.

Ecuador’s national genebank <a href="/INIAPECUADOR/">INIAP</a> is sending 890 seed samples, including amaranth, quinoa, maize, lupins &amp; beans, to the <a href="/GlobalSeedVault/">Svalbard Seed Vault</a> next week.

With support from the Crop Trust’s #BOLDProject, INIAP has strengthened local crop conservation and food security.
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The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) genebank in Arusha, Tanzania, has sent 3,000+ seed samples of 131 vegetable and legume species to the Svalbard Svalbard Seed Vault! This shipment secures Africa’s rich crop diversity, including nutritious and resilient #OpportunityCrops, for future generations.

The <a href="/WorldVegCenter/">World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg)</a> genebank in Arusha, Tanzania, has sent 3,000+ seed samples of 131 vegetable and legume species to the Svalbard <a href="/GlobalSeedVault/">Svalbard Seed Vault</a>!

This shipment secures Africa’s rich crop diversity, including nutritious and resilient #OpportunityCrops, for future generations.
The Crop Trust (@croptrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

From working with Indigenous communities to digitizing seed data, Ecuador’s genebank is proving how innovation keeps crop diversity alive and used. 💡 Read how they’re safeguarding the seeds of the future 🔗 tinyurl.com/49e84yk7 #CropDiversity #BOLDProject INIAP

From working with Indigenous communities to digitizing seed data, Ecuador’s genebank is proving how innovation keeps crop diversity alive and used. 💡

Read how they’re safeguarding the seeds of the future 🔗 tinyurl.com/49e84yk7

#CropDiversity #BOLDProject <a href="/INIAPECUADOR/">INIAP</a>
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To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Kew Gardens’ Millennium Seed Bank, King Charles III joined a podcast highlighting the Seed Bank’s journey to housing over 2.5 billion seeds and promoting crop diversity. 🎧 Listen here 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=TTCWAL…

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Kew Gardens’ Millennium Seed Bank, King Charles III joined a podcast highlighting the Seed Bank’s journey to housing over 2.5 billion seeds and promoting crop diversity.

🎧 Listen here 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=TTCWAL…
The Crop Trust (@croptrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Czechia has made its 13th seed deposit to the Svalbard Svalbard Seed Vault! 🇨🇿 150 seed samples, from peas to barley, are now safely conserved, strengthening global #FoodSecurity and protecting the country’s rich #CropDiversity. 🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/2kc7vb44

Czechia has made its 13th seed deposit to the Svalbard <a href="/GlobalSeedVault/">Svalbard Seed Vault</a>! 🇨🇿

150 seed samples, from peas to barley, are now safely conserved, strengthening global #FoodSecurity and protecting the country’s rich #CropDiversity. 

🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/2kc7vb44
FAO in Africa (@faoafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Uganda secures $31 million from Green Climate Fund for Africa’s first-ever results-based climate project, to be led by Food and Agriculture Organization with the Govt of Uganda. The funding rewards efforts that cut net emissions by the equivalent of more than 8 million tonnes of CO₂. More👇🏿 fao.org/newsroom/detai…

Uganda secures $31 million from <a href="/theGCF/">Green Climate Fund</a> for Africa’s first-ever results-based climate project, to be led by <a href="/FAO/">Food and Agriculture Organization</a> with the Govt of Uganda.

The funding rewards efforts that cut net emissions by the equivalent of more than 8 million tonnes of CO₂. 

More👇🏿
fao.org/newsroom/detai…
The Crop Trust (@croptrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Crop Trust recently facilitated a review of ILRI.org's Forage Genebank in Ethiopia — a vital hub for conserving forage diversity. Since 2012, ILRI has made great progress, and with continued support it’s on track to meet its goals and boost global agricultural resilience.

The Crop Trust recently facilitated a review of <a href="/ILRI/">ILRI.org</a>'s Forage Genebank in Ethiopia — a vital hub for conserving forage diversity.

Since 2012, ILRI has made great progress, and with continued support it’s on track to meet its goals and boost global agricultural resilience.
The Crop Trust (@croptrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With more than 72,000 seed samples of over 560 species, INRA Maroc genebank is safeguarding the country’s rich crop diversity — from wheat and barley to aromatic herbs. These seeds are key to food security, resilience and innovation 🔗 tinyurl.com/y2ne2ryt #BOLDProject

With more than 72,000 seed samples of over 560 species, <a href="/INRAMaroc/">INRA Maroc</a> genebank is safeguarding the country’s rich crop diversity — from wheat and barley to aromatic herbs. 
These seeds are key to food security, resilience and innovation 🔗 tinyurl.com/y2ne2ryt

#BOLDProject
The Crop Trust (@croptrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last year, ICARDA strengthened the Middle East’s #CropDiversity conservation. Digital tools are transforming genebanks into bio-digital centers, helping scientists breed resilient crops. We proudly support this work through our Endowment Fund. More: tinyurl.com/2p8ynmz2

Last year, <a href="/ICARDA/">ICARDA</a> strengthened the Middle East’s #CropDiversity conservation. Digital tools are transforming genebanks into bio-digital centers, helping scientists breed resilient crops. 

We proudly support this work through our Endowment Fund. More: tinyurl.com/2p8ynmz2
The Crop Trust (@croptrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last month, Uzbekistan deposited over 20 traditional crops, including the historic wheat variety Kayraktash, at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. This milestone highlights the importance of safeguarding local crop diversity for global food security 🔗 tinyurl.com/yckf6rt4

Last month, Uzbekistan deposited over 20 traditional crops, including the historic wheat variety Kayraktash, at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.
This milestone highlights the importance of safeguarding local crop diversity for global food security 🔗 tinyurl.com/yckf6rt4
The Crop Trust (@croptrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We were pleased to join the #GlobalCitizenFestival Amazônia and spotlight crop diversity! Together with global partners, we are investing in protecting traditional crops, strengthening food security and building resilient food systems across Latin America!

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With the Funding from SGP Nigeria BERC is building the capacity of IJAH community in Agroforestry and Agroecology ecology Practices Thank you Ibironke Olubamise for the Support. #LocalActionsGlobalInpacts #Agroforestry #Agroecology

The Crop Trust (@croptrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Discover our new interactive website"Conserving & Using Crop Diversity"! Learn how researchers and farmers collaborate to develop resilient crops 🌾, play games 🎮 and test your knowledge 🧠. 🔗 Explore now: seedjourney.croptrust.org #CropDiversity #BOLDProject #Innovation

Discover our new interactive website"Conserving &amp; Using Crop Diversity"!

Learn how researchers and farmers collaborate to develop resilient crops 🌾, play games 🎮 and test your knowledge 🧠.

🔗 Explore now: seedjourney.croptrust.org

#CropDiversity #BOLDProject #Innovation
The Crop Trust (@croptrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Global Conservation Consortium for Food Plants (GCCFP) was launched in Lima, uniting botanical gardens, genebanks and partners to protect the world’s edible biodiversity.  Co-founded by the Crop Trust, New York Botanical Garden, usbotanicgarden and PlantTreaty. More: tinyurl.com/y4mr84h4

The Global Conservation Consortium for Food Plants (GCCFP) was launched in Lima, uniting botanical gardens, genebanks and partners to protect the world’s edible biodiversity. 

Co-founded by the Crop Trust, <a href="/NYBG/">New York Botanical Garden</a>, <a href="/USBotanicGarden/">usbotanicgarden</a> and <a href="/planttreaty/">PlantTreaty</a>. More: tinyurl.com/y4mr84h4