World Leaders Must Look at the Big Picture to Solve Food Crisis

From the worst drought in four decades threatening famine across the Horn of Africa to extreme heat in South Asia, the conflict in Ukraine and the unequal pace of pandemic recovery, global food systems are under extraordinary pressure.

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High-Level Consultations Show How CGIAR Will Work With Partners to Boost Impact in Africa

A series of high-level consultations has delivered progress towards a strengthened alignment between CGIAR and Africa’s research and innovation agenda.

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The Conflict in Ukraine: How to Avert a Global Food Crisis

CGIAR scientists share evidence, insights and opinions on food and fertilizer prices, access to agricultural inputs, and other areas affected by the conflict in Ukraine.

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How to Prevent Food From Becoming a Weapon of War

Global food security could be held hostage in the conflict in Ukraine, with wheat a bargaining chip for the lives of millions. Agricultural research can help ensure action to stem the crisis is effective in both the short and long term.

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As Heatwave in India, Pakistan Exacerbates Global Food Crisis, Countries Must Hasten Move to Climate-Smart Agriculture

Countries must help farmers adapt to climate change with, for example, drought monitoring systems and climate-smart staple crops, while also adopting low-emissions agricultural technology.

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Introducing CGIAR's New Research Initiatives

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 fresh portfolio of Initiatives to deliver a new 10-year strategy.

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