CGIAR mourns visionary leader M.S. Swaminathan

Eminent agricultural scientist, geneticist, and administrator Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, 98, passed away 28 September in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Crop Diversity: A Tasty Way for Keeping Our Options Open

On the sidelines of Climate Week NYC, experts addressed one of the most pressing challenges of our time—how to protect our food from the ravages of climate change.

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IRRI scientist wins Borlaug Field Award

Dr. Swati Nayak honored by the World Food Prize Foundation for her work on farmer engagement and empowerment

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A win for beans, a win for Africa

From rural mountain hillsides to bustling urban markets, beans are grown, traded and eaten as a staple food crop across Africa.

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Smart investments in agricultural innovation can propel Africa towards food security

With almost one in four Africans going underfed last year, how can the continent's food systems be transformed in order to nourish a growing population?

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Climate-Smart Food Systems for a Burning World

Aly Abousabaa, ICARDA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director CWANA, comments on the urgency of food production transformation in the face of a climate crisis.

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Joint Statement from CGIAR System Board and ICRISAT Board Chairs

An update on progress towards the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) joining One CGIAR.

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CGIAR innovation sprint on gender and climate action

Call for partners to join an AIM4 Climate innovation sprint on gender and climate action ahead of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28).

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