It has been recognized for more than a decade that the ever more complex issues facing agricultural research for development require an innovative approach to research. No single research institution working alone can address the critically important issues of global climate change, agriculture, and food security and rural poverty. Our ambitious new CGIAR Research Programs tackle the cross-cutting issues in agricultural development across the globe.
Tackling complex issues with collaborative research
Our new CGIAR Research Programs align the research of our 15 Research Centers and their partners into efficient, coherent, multidisciplinary programs. These realize the full potential of collaborative research for tackling complex development issues.
Our Research Programs to improve yields and profits of crops, fish, and livestock
- CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Cereals;
- CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes;
- CGIAR Research Program on Livestock and Fish;
- CGIAR Research Program on Maize;
- CGIAR Research Program on Rice;
- CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas; and
- CGIAR Research Program on Wheat.
Our Research Programs to improve sustainability and environmental integrity, adapt to and mitigate climate change
- CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security;
- CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry; and
- CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems.
Our Research Programs to improve the productivity, profitability, sustainability, and resilience of entire farming systems
- CGIAR Research Program on Integrated Systems for the Humid Tropics;
- CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems; and
- CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Systems.
