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CGIAR supports innovative new Brazil-led accelerator RAIZ
Bronagh Woods20.11.25Launched at UNFCCC COP30 in Belém, the RAIZ accelerator will unite governments and investors behind…
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Over USD 142 million pledged at COP30 to advance CGIAR’s mission of a food-secure future
CGIAR15.11.25COP30 Delegates at the Embrapa/Gates Foundation Innovation Showcase The United Kingdom, Belgium, Den…
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Brazil's Cop30 summit has high hopes for the planet - but will it signal a green future?
CGIAR Press Office12.11.25CGIAR Executive Managing Director Ismahane Elouafi explains in an article in The National ahead of…
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New CGIAR Evidence Sets Out Blueprint for a Low-Carbon, Regenerative and Equitable Food System Transition at COP30
Climate Action Science Program10.11.25-
Adaptation
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Mitigation
As countries prepare to gather in Belém for COP30, CGIAR today launched seven new evidence-based…
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Join Ismahane Elouafi at the CNN Global Perspectives - Soil to Scale event
CGIAR Press Office05.11.25Join Ismahane Elouafi discussing pathways to resileint food systems in Africa at the CNN Soil…
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Why we show up at climate COPs: Bridging local reality with global ambition
Climate Action Science Program04.11.25-
Adaptation
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Mitigation
By Ma. Eliza J. Villarino, Rhys Bucknall-Williams, Laura Cramer, and Chiara Colombo Every yea…
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Breaking the cycle of poverty through Mechanized Farming: The Story of Madhuri Mallick
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)14.10.24-
Food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
(Photo:) Madhuri was happy using this power reaper as it reduced her drudgery and also…
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Sustainable Homestead Farming for Better Food and Nutrition Security in Bangladesh: Farida Begum’s success story
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)14.10.24-
Nutrition, health & food security
Bushra Humaira Sadaf This article highlights Mrs. Farida Begum’s success in improving food securit…
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Advancing direct-seeded rice technology in northern Bangladesh through mechanized clustered demonstration
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)14.10.24-
Food security
Muhammad Ashraful Habib, Swati Nayak, Nuruzzaman, Saidul Islam, and Amaresh Chandel Agriculture is t…
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IRRI launches new IRG collection to accelerate linking trait discovery with breeding
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)08.10.24-
Food security
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has unveiled a new resource, the Released Variety P…
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Government, scientists, and NGOs come together in stakeholder’s workshop to discuss Asian mega delta activities in West Bengal
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)02.10.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Asian Mega-Deltas for Climate and Livelihood Resilience , known as the AMD Initiative, is one…
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Taking a step back to reflect and learn: Key for distilling learning and adaptive management
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)26.09.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Prama Mukhopadhyay, Ranjitha Puskur, Deepali Chadha, Hom N. Gartaula Climate change poses severe ris…
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The role of direct-seeded rice in promoting sustainable agriculture and improving the livelihood of Bangladeshi farmers
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)26.09.24-
Food security
(Photo: DSR sowing of seeds at Mr. Kamal’s plot) Muhammad Ashraful Habib*, Swati Nayak*, Nuruzzama…
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Mobilizing investment for resilient and low-emission agrifood systems in Asia through carbon markets
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)25.09.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Key Takeaways: The workshop explored how carbon markets could drive investments in low-emission rice…
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Rice phytobiome engineering could lead to greater food security, says IRRI and UC Davis scientists
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)24.09.24-
Food security
Scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the University of California Da…
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Inclusive communication campaigns drive the adoption of improved seeds in Uganda
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)19.09.24Smallholder farmers from the Butaleja district of Eastern Uganda have long faced barriers to accessi…
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Inclusive communication campaigns drive the adoption of improved seeds in Uganda
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)19.09.24-
Food security
Smallholder farmers from the Butaleja district of Eastern Uganda have long faced barriers to accessi…
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CGIAR Excellence in Agronomy launches groundbreaking open learning portal for global agronomy education
CGIAR Initiative on Excellence in Agronomy18.09.24-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Innovative platform provides agronomy-focused courses and resources to empower learners and drive ag…
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CGIAR demonstrates solidarity with flood-affected communities in Vietnam
CGIAR Initiative on One Health18.09.24-
Health
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Nutrition, health & food security
In a display of compassion and support, CGIAR centers in Vietnam donated a significant sum…
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Vietnam’s 1-Million Hectare Rice Program shows promising results
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)16.09.24-
Food security
Soc Trang Province, Vietnam (September 4, 2024) —The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development…
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CGIAR leading the charge: How data analytics is transforming crop breeding
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)12.09.24-
Food security
Los Baños, Philippines (11 September 2024): In the fast-paced world of crop breeding, timing is…
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Breeding gains from fostering a culture of continuous improvement
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)12.09.24-
Food security
How streamlining processes saved the IRRI breeding lab nine days and $15,000 a year Los…
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Mitigating the risks of heat stress among women rice farmers in Odisha
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)09.09.24-
Gender equality
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Health
Heat stress affects women farmers more severely than their male counterparts. Extreme heat, drought,…
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Bangladeshi rice farmers' preferences can help guide future design and implementation of seed initiatives for agricultural development
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)09.09.24-
Food security
Bangladesh's inefficient seed system is mainly responsible for the low productivity of the country's…
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