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CGIAR's new portfolio tackles global challenges with innovative research
CGIAR's new 2025-2030 Research and Innovation Portfolio focuses on tackling climate change, food security, and biodiversity loss through global partnerships and transformative solutions.
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The complex battle against climate change: carbon credits, carbon removal, and adaptation
As global warming approaches critical thresholds, CGIAR experts emphasize the need for stringent carbon credits regulation, scaling carbon dioxide removal, and effective adaptation strategies.
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Water scarcity forces Bangladeshi farmers to abandon their lands
In coastal Bangladesh, water scarcity and canal grabbing are driving farmers from their lands, leading to migration, poverty, and food insecurity.
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Breeding Resources Initiative expands global crop breeding services
CGIAR's Breeding Resources Initiative is enhancing its global services to support CGIAR breeders and partners in developing better crop varieties, with plans to broaden its reach and offerings in the coming years.
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Women-led initiative transforms agricultural waste into sustainable pest control
In Cambodia, Her Agri converts cabbage waste into a natural pest control solution, reducing pesticide reliance and promoting sustainability.
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CGIAR's 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 portfolio of Initiatives delivering our 10-year strategy.
Featured Research Initiatives
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
Climate Resilience
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
Fragility to Resilience in Central and West Asia and North Africa
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
Low-Emission Food Systems
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
Diversification in East and Southern Africa
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
Livestock and Climate
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
Asian Mega-Deltas
Our assets
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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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3,000+ partners
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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89 countries
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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50 years experience
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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770,000+ germplasm accessions
CGIAR Research Centers have together built up the largest and most frequently accessed network of genebanks in the world.
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60+ innovations that changed the world
In 2021, CGIAR celebrated its 50th anniversary by showcasing its most impactful innovations of all time.
News
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New Discovery in Rapid Soil Testing for Smallholder Farms Using Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)10.09.24-
Environmental health
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Food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
A recent study by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, in collaboration with the In…
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Rwanda's Digital Revolution in Agriculture: Challenges and Progress in Smart Fertilizer Management
Sehlule Muzata10.09.24-
Adaptation
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Authors: Sartas, Murat; Mudereri, Bester T.; Senge, Moussa; Rabourn, Tanya R.; Ogunsamni, Thompson; …
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New open-access database enhances sustainable development in Africa's energy and water management
CGIAR Initiative on Foresight09.09.24-
Big data
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Environmental health
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Environmental health & biodiversity
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), through the CGIAR Foresight Initiative, offers…
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