Céline Termote

I am a scientist with over 15 years of experience with research in development, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (DRCongo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Ethiopia, etc.).
My multidisciplinary work bridges research in ethnobotany, agroecology, sustainable food systems, diet diversity and quality, with strong focus on community-based participatory approaches. I combine this with solid monitoring and evaluation quasi-experimental quantitative designs as well as qualitative work.
As the regional Team leader for Africa in the Food Environment and consumer Behavior research program at the Alliance of Bioversity International, I am leading a team of about 25 staff, consultants and students working on value chains, market integration, study and promotion of neglected and underutilized species (NUS), agrobiodiversity for diet diversity, sustainable food systems, food environments, nutrition education and dietary outcomes. Before starting a scientific career, I served as a development worker in DR Congo where I fully realized my interest in research that is practical, contextualized and adjusted to the needs of the people for it to generate lasting impact on the livelihoods of people. I am holder of a PhD from Ghent University in Belgium with title: ‘wild edible plants in Tshopo District, DR Congo’.
I am a proud mother of 2 beautiful girls and passionate about food, nature, travelling and spending quality time with nice people around.