Gabriel Grau

Shutting down my X account due to the failure of this social media medium to halt the spread of false information especially as related to the Israel/Hamas conflict. Moving to Threads. Thank you for your ongoing support to Sri Lanka and Maldives.

Congress must act.

Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the world’s surface area, yet they support 25% of all marine life and are critically important for fisheries and coastal protection. Now is the time to take action for our #ocean. Here are 10 strategies 👉 nature.ly/43LntJO #OceanMonth

In appreciation of the humble bumble bee… Please don’t use pesticides on your plants. They kill species crucial to pollination & the ecosystem’s diversity & balance. Spend time with your plants removing pests by hand. It’s therapeutic!

How do we tackle the threats to our ocean? We’ve identified 10 opportunities to protect & restore more of the ocean, manage fishing & other activities sustainably, & reduce the impacts of #ClimateChange. 🌊 The time is now for action. #WorldOceanDay nature.ly/45PUUwu

We just partnered with @USAIDMaldives to develop guest house design guideline "Resilient Retreats: Enhancing Sustainable Climate Adaptation Practices" (ESCAPE). The ESCAPE project aims to study the climate risks and conceive climate-resilient guesthouse designs.

During @FAO's event presenting the 'Status of Women in Agrifood Systems', @PowerUSAID launched a new @USAID commitment, Generating Resilience & Opportunities for Women (GROW) to double funding to women across agricultural & food systems. bit.ly/43C0f9H #LetsGrowEquality

We want our forests to be restored – RT if you’re with us!

Plastic pollution threatens food safety and quality, human health, coastal tourism, and contributes to climate change. 🌊 Our Issues Brief explains how we can tackle #PlasticPollution. ➡️ bit.ly/3nHUxTc @IUCN_Plastics

🧵Back to where it all began! Today, @USAIDSriLanka Mission Director Gabriel Grau and @FAO Representative @VimlendraSharan met with #paddy farmers in #JaEla to discuss the challenges facing them in 2023 and inaugurate the @USAID-funded TSP fertilizer distribution in the area.

On Transgender Day of Visibility, we want you to know that we see you just as you are: Made in the image of God and deserving of dignity, respect, and support. We'll never stop working to create a world where you won't have to be brave just to be yourself.

Human-#wildlife conflicts are becoming more frequent, serious and widespread. How can we manage these conflicts in a way that protects communities and stops conflicts from escalating? Our Issues Brief explains ➡️ bit.ly/3agix9m @hwctf #HWCC2023

Madagascar’s rainforests are home to tens of thousands of species found nowhere else on Earth. On #InternationalDayOfForests, @USAID explores new ways to protect them. #DataInAction biodiversitylinks.org/stories/togeth…

"Fertilizer will help local farmers boost their production so that the country is food secure. It can also jump-start market-driven agricultural production & potentially lead to #SriLanka becoming a food exporter" -Gabriel Grau, USAID Mission Director for Sri Lanka & the Maldives

Coral reefs provide vital habitat for a quarter of the world’s known marine species. From bees & earthworms to coral reefs & rainforests, #biodiversity helps to keep our agrifood systems healthy, productive & resilient. Learn more👉bit.ly/3iEH0cw