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CGIAR Accredited to UNEA: Bringing Food, Land, and Water Systems into Global Environmental Policy dialogues
Multifunctional Landscapes Science Program09.07.25-
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CGIAR, the world’s largest agricultural research partnership, has been officially accredited as an…
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World Environment Day 2025: Tackling the Global Plastic Crisis to Regenerate Our Food Systems
CGIAR29.05.25Photo credit: Calf with trash; Vrindavan, India. Apercoco Since 1974, World Environment Day has mobi…
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Food Policy Priorities for A Changing World
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)28.05.25IFPRI’s 2025 Global Food Policy Report reflects on 50 years of progress and examines priorities…
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Gaza’s worsening food crisis and troubled path to reconstruction
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)27.05.25By Sara Gustafson and Rob Vos May 27, 2025 As the Israel-Hamas conflict rages on in…
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AI sparks a new agricultural revolution in the Global South
Digital Transformation Accelerator16.05.25-
Big data
On a sunny April morning in Nairobi, the United Nations compound buzzed with more than…
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Empowering dryland communities through drought early warnings to enhance resilience
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)14.05.25Amidst the challenges of drought, climate change, conflicts, and other shocks that significantly imp…
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ICRISAT’s Rapid-Ragi Breakthrough Promises Faster, Cost-Effective Finger Millet Breeding
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)19.06.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Food security
ICRISAT publishes first-of-its-kind speed breeding protocol for finger millet In a significant advan…
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Breakthrough at ICRISAT: World’s First Extreme Heat-Tolerant Pigeonpea Developed via Speed Breeding
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)09.06.25-
Food security
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Breakthrough cultivar ICPV 25444, developed through speed breeding, tolerates temperatures of 45°C …
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New Center of Excellence Launched to Drive Agricultural Transformation through South-South Cooperation
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)03.06.25-
Nutrition, health & food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
In a landmark move to accelerate agricultural innovation and collaboration across the Global South, …
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South-South Cooperation: Crucial for Transforming Agriculture
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)31.05.25-
Nutrition, health & food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Opinion Piece by Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General of ICRISAT Agriculture remains the backbone of…
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In Harmony with Nature: A Dryland Perspective on Development and Biodiversity
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)22.05.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Op-Ed by Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General of ICRISAT Each year, the International Day for…
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Biodiversity Day Feature Story: A Delicate Balance: Insect Pests, Pollinators and Food Production
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)21.05.25In the delicate interplay between agricultural expansion and ecological sustainability, insects occu…
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ICRISAT Welcomes New Board Chair Ms Cathy Reade and Pays Tribute to the Transformative Leadership of Prof. Prabhu Pingali
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)02.05.25The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is honored to announc…
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IRRI and ICRISAT Set a Joint Vision to demonstrate Integrated Seed Systems for Dryland Farming in South Asia
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)25.04.25-
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CGIAR centers align efforts to drive inclusive, impact-oriented research from 2025 to 2027 New Delhi…
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ICRISAT celebrates World IP Day, forging new partnership with BITS Pilani
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)25.04.25-
Environmental health
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Environmental health & biodiversity
In the lead-up to World Intellectual Property Day (26 April), the International Crops Research Ins…
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Safeguarding Global Food Security, CGIAR Germplasm Health Units Pave the Way for Safe Seed Exchange
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)24.04.25As climate change continues to reshape agricultural landscapes worldwide, ensuring the health and sa…
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Building Capacity in Crop Modeling to Advance Circular Food Systems in Southern Africa
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)10.04.25-
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
Training Equips Researchers to Support Smallholder Farmers with Climate-Smart, Sustainable Agricultu…
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Over 1,000 Farmers in Kenya’s Semi-Arid Regions Trained in Climate-Smart Innovations
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)08.04.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
The Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) project is transforming far…
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Building IP Capacity Across Nations: ICRISAT’s South-South Training Sparks Cross-Country Learning
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)03.04.25-
Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), under the Indian Tec…
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ICRISAT Celebrates its 54th Foundation Day with a Vision for Resilient and Prosperous Drylands
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)28.03.25Hyderabad, India – 28 March 2024: The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tr…
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Creating a Network of Aflatoxin Management Champions in the Global South
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)11.03.25-
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Nutrition
Aflatoxin contamination remains a significant challenge for food safety, human health, and livestock…
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Labor to Leadership: The Rising Role of Women in Agriculture-Dependent Communities
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)10.03.25International Women’s Day Spotlight: New Research Reveals the Complex Realities of Women’s Agenc…
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ICRISAT Welcomes Dr Himanshu Pathak as New Director General
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)06.03.25The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), a CGIAR Research Cen…
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With Science, We Can: Degraded Lands Transform into Productive Farms in Latur, India
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)26.02.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Environmental health & biodiversity
For decades, Latur has struggled with erratic rainfall, groundwater depletion, and soil degradation.…
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