Frison Emile Email and Phone Number
I have the experience and deep knowledge of agricultural, biocultural and environmental issues, together with a strong commitment to sustainable development. I have dedicated my entire career to understanding and promoting the role of agricultural biodiversity in improving livelihoods and developing sustainable food systems through an agroecological transformation.Agroecology, agrobiodiversity and biodiversity• 35 years of experience in international environmental & agricultural R&D with a focus on improving nutrition, resilience & sustainability• Extensive multicultural and developing country working experience (6 years living in Africa)• Experience in working with indigenous & community-based organizations • Substantial contributions to Multilateral Environment Agreements (CBD, UNFCCC) & ITPGRFA• Experience & understanding of environment & climate related finance • Over 170 publications Senior Management experience• 18 years of senior management experience • 10 years as Director General• Demonstrated strategic leadership• Track record of successful fundraising and effective resource allocation • Broad experience in strategic planning and policy development Facilitation, communication and advocacy• Networking and building successful partnerships• Credibility and linkages with international and national agricultural R&D organizations • Advocacy with policy makers in all continents• Recognized diplomatic skills• Excellent communication skills to different audiences in different environments • Over 20 years of chairing meetings / facilitating consensus building & collaboration• MultilingualTechnical skills• Agroecology • Biodiversity, climate change & resilience• Environmental and genetic resources policy• Agricultural biodiversity and genetic resources conservation and use• Sustainable food systems and diets• Food security and poverty alleviation• Plant pathology, plant virology and quarantine• Plant tissue culture • Banana and plantain research
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Senior AdvisorAgroecology Coalition Feb 2023 - Present
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Interim CoordinatorAgroecology Coalition Jul 2021 - Feb 2023
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Member Of The Strategic Advisory CommitteeFondation Daniel Et Nina Carasso Jan 2019 - Present -
Chair Of The International Scientific Committee On Sustainable Food SystemsFondation Daniel Et Nina Carasso Sep 2013 - Dec 2018• Developed a strategy for the Sustainable Food Systems International Research Programme of the Foundation• Formulating and evaluating calls for proposals for the programme• Established an International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems engaged in evidence-based advocacy activities
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Panel MemberInternational Panel Of Experts On Sustainable Food Systems (Ipes-Food) Jan 2015 - PresentThe International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food) brings together expert voices representing different disciplines and different types of knowledge, to inform the policy debate on how to reform food systems across the world.
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Director GeneralBioversity International Aug 2003 - Aug 2013Maccarese (Rm) Italy• Senior management: Developed and implemented a new strategy investigating the role of agricultural biodiversity in improving the livelihoods and the quality of nutrition of smallholder farming communities and the environmental sustainability of their farming systems• Managed total staff of 350• Fundraising: Increased the budget from US$23M in 2003 to US$38M/yr in 2013• Secretary of the Genetic Resources Policy Committee of the CGIAR• Leader of the CGIAR System-wide Genetic Resources Programme• Represented the CGIAR in the Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Committee on World Food Security• Collaborated with FAO, IFAD and WFP in making inputs in G8 and G20 meetings as well as Rio+20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha2ovMeJ00g&feature=player_embedded• Proposed the establishement of the Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition cross-cutting initiative of the Convention on Biological Diversity Chair of the Alliance Executive of the CGIAR in 2007 and 2008• Member of the CGIAR Change Steering Team, representing the 15 Centres, playing an active role in the design of the CGIAR reform -
Extraordinary Professor - Part-TimeKu Leuven Sep 2007 - Sep 2009Leuven, BelgiumLectured on the role of agricultural biodiversity for food and nutrition security, environmental sustainability, climate change and resilience -
DirectorInternational Network For The Improvement Of Banana And Plantain (Inibap) Jul 1995 - Jul 2003Montpellier, France• Managed staff of 50 worldwide• Increased the budget from US$2.2 in 1995 to US$7.2M in 2003• Responsible for the world largest banana genetic resources collection holding over 1400 varieties• Launched the Global Programme for Musa Improvement (ProMusa) • Multi-location testing of banana and plantain varieties for draught, pest and disease resistance and nutritional qualities• Initiated the Global Musa Genomic Consortium, which lead to the full sequencing of the banana genome• Managed an initiative to facilitate the development of global programmes for commodity chains in the context of the Global Forum for Agricultural Research (GFAR)
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Regional Director For EuropeInternational Plant Genetic Resources Institute (Ipgri) 1992 - 1995Rome Area, Italy• Revitalised the European Cooperative Programme on Crop Genetic Resources (ECPGR)• Developed the European Forest Genetic Resources Programme (EUFORGEN) in collaboration with FAO • Managed a programme of assistance to East European and Central Asian plant genetic resources programmes with support from 9 donor agencies• Facilitation of transfer of technology between Europe and developing countries • Managed a project on under-utilized Mediterranean species
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Senior ScientistInternational Board For Plant Genetic Resources (Ibpgr) May 1987 - Jan 1992Rome, Italy• Development of therapy methods and broad spectrum diagnostic tests adapted to quarantine activities• Development of “Technical Guidelines for the Safe Movement of Germplasm” in collaboration with FAO• Initiated a programme of collaboration between the CGIAR Centres on phytosanitary aspects of germplasm management and exchange• Managed research projects on germplasm collecting, molecular characterization and in vitro germplasm conservation
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Expert In Plant PathologySahelien Integrated Pest Management Research Project Nov 1984 - Mar 1987Kaedi, Mauritania• Surveys of diseases of the main staple food crops, study of their economic importance and development of control measures• Evaluation of varieties of sorghum and cowpea for disease resistance and • Testing of disease control measures• Technical training of a counterpart and technicians
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Development ManagerSchering A.G. May 1982 - Nov 1984Machelen, Belgium• Field experimentation in view of the development of new compounds (herbicides, fungicides and insecticides) for the Belgium and Luxemburg market• Registration of new compounds with the Ministries of Agriculture and Public Health • Negotiations of licenses with third party companies for the development of their proprietary products in Belgium and Luxembourg
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Associate ExpertInternational Institute Of Tropical Agriculture (Iita) Feb 1979 - Feb 1982Ibadan, Nigeria• Research on in vitro culture of tropical root crops to produce virus-free germplasm• Establishment and maintenance of an in vitro collection of germplasm of cassava, sweet potato and yams• Virus-free germplasm distributed in vitro to 20 different countries• Organised and taught training courses for African scientists on in vitro germplasm conservation
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Frequently Asked Questions about Frison Emile
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Frison Emile works for Agroecology Coalition
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Frison Emile's current role is Agroecology and agrobiodiversity for sustainable food systems.
What schools did Frison Emile attend?
Frison Emile attended Faculté Universitaire Des Sciences Agronomiques De Gembloux, Université Catholique De Louvain.
What are some of Frison Emile's interests?
Frison Emile has interest in Environment, Poverty Alleviation, Science And Technology, Human Rights, Health.
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Frison Emile has skills like Agriculture, Biodiversity, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Agriculture, International Development, Rural Development, Capacity Building, Climate Change, Food Security, Natural Resource Management, Policy Analysis, International Relations.
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