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CGIAR at the African Food Systems Forum
Our presence at AFSF 2025 underscores our commitment to driving inclusive, science-based solutions for transforming Africa’s food systems - with African youth leading the way.
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Severe food crisis in Gaza demands urgent action and strategy
Gaza’s entire population faces crisis-level food insecurity, with over 500,000 people on the brink of starvation. IFPRI experts call for immediate humanitarian access and long-term recovery investments.
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Why cutting climate aid now will cost more later
As climate disasters escalate, aid cuts threaten the resilience of low- and middle-income countries already hit hardest by climate change. Proactive investments in adaptation are vital to help communities thrive.
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Making food systems more resilient, inclusive and sustainable
See how CGIAR’s Breeding for Tomorrow Program is leveraging breeding modernization, market intelligence, and strengthened partnerships to improve seed systems, boost agricultural productivity and reduce hunger, particularly in the Global South.
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CGIAR Research Portfolio 2025-2030
The 2025-30 Research Portfolio is intended to accelerate and strengthen the implementation of CGIAR’s 2030 Strategy. It aims to raise the ambition for our science and innovation by bringing together and leveraging collective capabilities of all CGIAR Research Centers.

Our assets
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15 top-class Research Centers
CGIAR’s global network of 15 Research Centers contributes to an unrivalled mix of knowledge, skills and research facilities able to respond to emerging development issues.
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3,000+ partners
Unequalled partnerships network of more than 3,000 partners from national governments, academic institutions, global policy bodies, private companies and NGOs.
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89 countries
We have a local presence in 89 countries with a deep knowledge of customs, values and market operations in developing countries.
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50 years experience
A wealth of experience and knowledge spanning 50 years that builds on a track-record of innovation and world-class research.
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770,000+ germplasm accessions
CGIAR Research Centers have together built up the largest and most frequently accessed network of genebanks in the world.
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60+ innovations that changed the world
In 2021, CGIAR celebrated its 50th anniversary by showcasing its most impactful innovations of all time.
News
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How Fairgrounds (previously AgPile) connects data and crop breeders – with early examples
CGIAR Initiative on Breeding Resources27.08.25-
Big data
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Nutrition, health & food security
In early 2025, CGIAR received a grant from the Gates Foundation to develop AgPile, a…
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Unlocking climate finance for sustainable livestock: Reflections from the Second Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa
Rahel Abiy27.08.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Environmental health & biodiversity
The Second Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa was held in Nairobi, Kenya, 19-20…
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Grounding AI in practice: What extension gets wrong, what extension gets right, and what AI can learn
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)26.08.25By Kristin Davis, Eliot Jones-Garcia, and Niyati Singaraju August 26, 2025 Generative artificial i…
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