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Breeding rice for salinity tolerance and salt-affected soils in Africa: A review
06.05.24-
Adaptation
Soil salinity is one of the most severe and common abiotic stresses affecting Africa’s rice…
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CGIAR, WFP, and Norway's collaboration for climate-resilient food security in sub-Saharan Africa
23.04.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
In June 2023, CGIAR, the world’s largest agricultural innovation network, joined forces with the W…
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Full diplomatic status to boost research and food security efforts in Zambia
22.04.24-
Food security
In a major development that will change the research and food security efforts of IITA–CGIAR in …
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Joint comprehensive strategies to combat banana bunchy top outbreak in East Africa
22.04.24-
Food security
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Nutrition, health & food security
The invasion of banana bunchy top virus (BBTV), the causal agent of the lethal bunchy…
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CGIAR and WFP renew their commitment to strengthen food security in Zambia
19.04.24-
Adaptation
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Lusaka, April 19, 2024: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and…
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Nurturing Africa’s Soil Health: Towards Zero Soil Loss and Runoff
18.04.24-
Environmental health & biodiversity
Soil erosion is sweeping away African farmers’ profits. With current soil degradation rates up to…
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COHESA One Health training equips university students to manage infectious diseases in Africa
15.04.24-
Health
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Nutrition, health & food security
The interconnection between the health of people, animals, plants and their shared environment is b…
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Sustaining Conservation Agriculture initiatives: lessons from Malawi
12.04.24-
Environmental health & biodiversity
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has experienced the worst impacts of climate change on agriculture o…
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Building Knowledge Networks for Locally Led Climate Adaptation: Insights from Adaptation Pioneer Field Days in Bomet and Nandi Counties, Kenya
08.04.24-
Adaptation
‘We started to plant two varieties of sorghum to feed ourselves and our cattle. Sorghum…
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Unlocking the power of the genome: A leap towards enhanced food nutrition security and species conservation
04.04.24-
Health
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Nutrition, health & food security
Recent advancements have made studying genes more accessible and cost-effective. This progress opens…
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Kugwiza: Improving livelihoods of low-income farmers through widespread adoption of innovative livestock production practices in Burundi
04.04.24-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
On the rolling hills of Gitega, Karusi, Ruyigi, and Muramvya provinces in Burundi, where the…
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CGIAR Climate Smart Governance Dashboard: turning the tables from climate-vulnerable to climate-resilient
03.04.24-
Adaptation
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
By Giriraj Amarnath and Martina Mascarenhas, CGIAR Research Initiative on Climate Resilience (ClimBe…
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Designing a transboundary multistakeholder platform in the Incomati: Learning from other African basins
28.03.24-
Environmental health & biodiversity
By Setsabile Thwala, Ryan Nehring, and Jonathan Lautze The CGIAR Initiative on NEXUS Gains convened…
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Incomati Basin-wide model workshop: Engaging with results, planning for handover
28.03.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
By Buyani Fakudze and Jonathan Lautze The Incomati Basin spans Eswatini, Mozambique, and South Afric…
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Conflict Resolution Through Participatory Rangeland Management: A Case Study from Osobey-Globo Rangeland Unit, Filtu Woreda, Somali Region, Ethiopia
26.03.24-
Adaptation
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Competition for rangeland resources has intensified due to growing human and livestock populations, …
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Scientists reflect on the design and implementation of the CGIAR One Health Initiative
22.03.24-
Health
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Nutrition, health & food security
In a new research article published in the journal One Health (Mar 2024), the lead…
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Leveraging water for peace: Is water the ultimate peacemaker?
22.03.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
Water is essential for all life on our planet. Explore how this precious resource can…
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Empowering Laikipia county through climate-smart agriculture for peace: A collaborative journey
20.03.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
In recent years, the impact of climate change has become increasingly evident, posing significant ch…
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