As an initiator of ii2030, Christina has been engaged in most editions, often with a focus on smallholder agriculture. Themes included remote sensing, precision agriculture, dynamic agroforestry and carbon capture in soil.
Dr. Christina Tewes-Gradl is an experienced facilitator of systems innovation processes. An economist by training, she focuses on the incentives that motivate diverse players to reach a collective goal. Her approach is informed by Theory U, Generative Facilitation, Systems Practice and Design Thinking, as well as systemic and hypnosystemic consulting. She is particularly passionate about a regenerative and inclusive food system.
ii2030 Tracks:
- ii2030 2017 Edition: Precision agriculture for smallholder farmers – Track Lead
- ii2030 2019 Edition: Remote sensing for food security – Track Lead
- Ii2030 Africa4Future Edition: Remote sensing for precision agriculture – Track Lead
- ii2030 Regenerative Cocoa Edition – Facilitator
- ii2030 AI for Earth Observation Edition – Track Lead
- ii2030 Green Hydrogen in Africa Edition – Master Facilitator
- In addition, Christina applied the ii2030 methodology when working with the Bayer Foundation as well as BMZ’s Digilab to co-create their Theory of Change, supporting the participation of key stakeholders in the process.
