• New ILRI thermo-tolerant vaccine protects Mali’s sheep and goats against Peste des Petits Ruminants

    ILRI and partners aim to combat peste des petits ruminants in Mali, targeting 1 million sheep and goats, improving livestock health, food security, and climate adaptation for 35,000 households.

  • Climate-smart mapping helps Tanzanian rice farmers mitigate flood losses

    Climate-smart mapping technology from IRRI aids Tanzanian rice farmers in the flood-prone Rufiji District, helping them mitigate crop losses and enhance food security.

  • IFPRI study revisits development strategies in climate-uncertain Malawi

    The study finds that agriculture-led development strategies in Malawi outperform non-agriculture ones despite climate uncertainties and are more effective at reducing poverty and improving nutrition.

  • Ethiopian lakes face dynamic changes, urgent conservation needed

    New research by CGIAR NEXUS Gains Initiative reveals long-term water surface area changes in Ethiopian lakes such as Abiyata, Chamo, and Shalla, highlighting threats from climate change and human activity.

  • Women entrepreneurs transform communities in Eastern Congo

    With high-quality seeds and training, women in the region have doubled their bean production, supported their families, and shared knowledge with other women, empowering traditionally marginalized groups.

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