Sonja Leitner

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Sonja Leitner

@sonja_leitner

I'm an ecologist and biogeochemist working on nutrient cycling and GHG emissions in East and West African agro-ecosystems.

Kenya Katılım Eylül 2020
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Sonja Leitner@sonja_leitner·
Proud to see our #CIRNA_project featured as an example for climate-friendly agriculture solutions at #COP30!
ILRI.org@ILRI

Curious about sustainable livestock solutions? Follow us to find out more! The CIRcularity of Nutrients in AgroecoSystems and co-benefits on animal and human health (CIRNA) project aims to minimize GHG emissions, enhance organic fertilizer, and safeguard human and animal health. The project has also generated country-specific data to improve estimations of national emissions and evaluate mitigation options. See link in comments to read more! #ILRIClimateStories #COP30 @sonja_leitner

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Sonja Leitner@sonja_leitner·
Before starting a new project with farmers, it's critical to meet local decision-makers, inform them of your plans, and address their needs and expectations. Read more about the recent inception workshops for our CIRNA project in Kenya & Uganda here: ilri.org/news/cirna-pro…
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Sonja Leitner@sonja_leitner·
We launched our #CIRNA project #CIRcularity of Nutrients in #AgroecoSystems and co-benefits on animal and human #health in #Uganda yesterday, to develop #manure management practices for #smallholder pig farms for better organic #fertilizer, #sanitation, and #livelihoods. @ILRI
Regenerate Africa@RegenerateAfri

#HappeningNow CIRcularity of Nutrients in Agroecosystems and co-benefits for animal and human health (CIRNA) project The CIRNA project is to develop, access and promote farmer approved, field tested manure management practices for smallholder mixed crop-pig systems in Uganda.

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Regenerate Africa
Regenerate Africa@RegenerateAfri·
Manure management plays a crucial role in addressing climate change. Properly managed manure can be valuable for sustainable agriculture. If mishandled, it can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, like methane, nitrous oxide (N20), potent greenhouse gases. #CIRNAproject
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Regenerate Africa@RegenerateAfri·
Potential role for #CIRNAproject Research and evidence generation - Data collection for effective manure management Capacity building: Engage local stakeholders in co- developing applicable solutions to manure management Policy recommendations: Providing evidence based insight
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Sonja Leitner@sonja_leitner·
We're looking for a motivated postdoc to work with us in Kenya on sustainable manure and soil management for smallholder farmers & pastoralists in Africa! See the job advert here: ilri.org/join-us/jobs-c…
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Martin Mitchell@mitchellsmartin·
@ArndtClaudia @Mazingira_ILRI @sonja_leitner Are you serious? What is the value to the World of better understanding emissions from Boma’s? Maybe turn it on it’s head and research how the dung from bomas promotes better star grass quality and growth, improving carbon capture through soil !
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ILRI.org@ILRI·
Tropical grasslands support livestock. And the soils they grow on influence their resilience and productivity. But who is monitoring the soils? At #Kapiti research station, it's scientists from @LancasterUni, @TU_Muenchen & ILRI on a 'soil safari'. ilri.org/news/soil-safa…
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Sonja Leitner@sonja_leitner·
We're hiring a postdoc to work on pasture #biodiversity, #SoilHealth, #GHG emissions and grazing management in mixed smallholder farms in Kenya! Joint position between @BangorUni and @ILRI.
Mazingira Centre@Mazingira_ILRI

🌿 We're hiring! #Postdoc needed for HABITAT project at @BangorUni & @ILRINairobi. Specializing in biodiversity research & modeling skills. Apply now: jobs.bangor.ac.uk/details.php.en… #ResearchJobs #AcademicTwitter Deadline: 06-02-2024

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Ed Hawkins
Ed Hawkins@ed_hawkins·
Global temperatures in 2023 are extraordinary. The various different datasets available all agree on this. We are breaking records by shocking amounts. Graphic by @micefearboggis
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FAO Newsroom@FAOnews·
A new @FAO report offers a comprehensive assessment of options to reduce methane emissions from livestock & rice systems. Methane accounts for about 20% of GHG emissions and is 25 times as potent as carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere. fao.org/newsroom/detai…
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