CGIAR calls for holistic land management at COP16

At COP16, CGIAR underscores the need for integrated approaches to land restoration, linking sustainable land management to climate resilience and food security.

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UNCCD COP16 opens with a focus on land restoration

The launch of UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh highlights a renewed commitment to large-scale land restoration efforts, addressing desertification and biodiversity loss.

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Exploring grassland restoration in a soil safari

A soil safari reveals strategies for restoring and managing grassland soils, emphasizing their critical role in combating land degradation and supporting ecosystems.

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AI accelerates climate-resilient agriculture in UAE and beyond

A partnership between the UAE and the Gates Foundation leverages AI to enhance sustainability and climate resilience in agricultural practices.

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Low-carbon solutions emerging in China's food systems

China’s innovative approaches are creating low-carbon solutions in agriculture, contributing to global efforts to tackle climate change.

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Cryopreservation offers hope for biodiversity conservation

Advances in cryopreservation provide a promising solution for conserving genetic resources, offering long-term storage and preservation for future use.

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Today, research and innovation in food, land and water systems are crucial for a sustainable, climate-resilient world free from hunger and malnutrition. New approaches — and a doubling of investment — are needed to ensure we can achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. A more integrated and impactful CGIAR is rising to the challenge, with a portfolio of Initiatives delivering our 10-year strategy.

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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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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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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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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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CGIAR Research Centers have together built up the largest and most frequently accessed network of genebanks in the world.
60+ innovations that changed the world

In 2021, CGIAR celebrated its 50th anniversary by showcasing its most impactful innovations of all time.