Vimlendra Sharan

@VimlendraSharan

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Washington, DC
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    Aug 4

    We'll have a crisis like again, so we need to measure uncertainty better. Right now, projections on GDP decline in 2020 keeps changing by a huge amount, so we can't simulate how many people will lose jobs & food; policymakers need better modeling tools & accountability.

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    Jul 14

    I discussed today 's key findings with , and . Over 3 billion people worldwide can't afford . This is unacceptable. We need collective effort and innovation to make nutritious food affordable and accessible for all.

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    Jul 10

    Do join us Mon, Jul 13, starting 10:00 a.m. (NY time) for the launch of "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World" on transforming for affordable healthy diets -- a collective effort of , , , , .

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    Jul 2

    📢 Calling all in Washington, DC, and surrounding Maryland & Virginia counties! 🖋️ Submit your poem for the 2020 , brought to you in partnership with & . Submission guidelines 👉

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    Jul 3

    No modern economy has experienced anything like the combination of Great Lockdown and global recession. My policy prescriptions to help keep millions from starvation and fortify for a post- world.

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  6. Jun 18

    Wonderful to hear insightful comments from on need for strengthening multi sectoral collaboration and take preventive action for combating AMR.

    A century of progress in health can be in jeopardy due to . A sustained approach and multi-stakeholder actions are key to tackle . -
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    Jun 9

    What is the impact of on global food and agriculture? Is there a comparison to be made between the “Great Lockdown” of 2020 with the Great Recession of 2009? Register to 📽️ FAO Insights on Trade and Markets (June 10) to find out: ➡️

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  8. May 20

    Thank you & for joining QU Dongyu, @IFPRIDG along with & for our Congressional Briefing with the Alliance in conjunction with the House and Senate Hunger Caucuses to prevent a hunger crisis.

    I thank & for joining me at the congressional briefing organized by with the support of their Caucuses & . Support of lawmakers is crucial to protecting the food security of vulnerable communities all over the world.
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    May 20

    Today is a special day for very special food heroes: Bees! Without bees and other pollinators, we wouldn't have most of the variety of food we have. A big thank you today to bees and beekeepers everywhere!

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    May 12

    How can we prevent the crisis from becoming a hunger crisis? Join our high-level congressional webinar briefing to learn more: 🗓 19 May, 2020 🕓 4 PM CET 📌 Special remarks 👉🏼 QU Dongyu & DG

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    May 12

    Sustainable food & ag is at the core of the 2030 Agenda. Underlying this goal are five principles, developed by , based on an integrated approach to sustainability, which brings together agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors. - ,

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    May 5

    USDA supports many forms of to increase ag productivity & sustainability to meet current and future demands.

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  13. Apr 28

    Mitigating Locusts amidst COVID - 19. Should be an interesting discussion with , Director of Emergencies at FAO.

    Webinar | Mitigating Africa’s and Asia’s Infestation amid the Pandemic 🦗🌍 🗓️ Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:00 am - 11:15 am EDT Join us and , , , & for an engaging discussion! 👇
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    Apr 23

    🔴LIVE in 1 hour! | A conversation with Dr. Anna Lartey on 's work on and during ➡️

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    Mar 31

    . Liaison Offices use the as an opportunity to explore new ways of strengthening our collaboration! Lovely to hear from today!

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  16. Mar 29

    All of us deeply mourn Adrian’s untimely passing. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace.

    With great sorrow we learn of the loss of our colleague and friend Adrian Kazazi of 25 years of service to . It is a sad day for community. I’ve written to his family conveying our condolences. He kept FAO warm in winter and cool in summer. He will be sorely missed!
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  17. Mar 21

    Vaccine for the “hunger virus” exists. It is called “food”. Let us administer it to all those starving in the world.

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    Mar 10

    And it’s a wrap. A great event with great representation from civil society, government of Canada, parliamentarians & senators. Clearly gender-responsive climate & humanitarian action cuts across party lines. Thank you!

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    Mar 3

    Mr. Sitaram Yechuri () paid a visit to my residence in Delhi to discuss various political issues and the prevailing situation of our country.

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    Mar 3

    In rural today, 30km from the front lines. Talking w/ families receiving food and visiting clinics and schools, I am amazed & inspired by their resilience amidst alarming violence. They need and deserve peace.

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