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UK-CGIAR science hub announced by UK Prime Minister
CGIAR20.11.23UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the launch of the UK-CGIAR Centre for Collaboration and…
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Access to highlights of NL-CGIAR research in 26 countries
CGIAR09.11.23The NL-CGIAR Research programme presents an overview of research results in 26 countries around the…
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CGIAR's key role in advancing the Glasgow Breakthrough Agenda for climate-resilient agriculture
CGIAR27.10.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
CGIAR plays a crucial role in advancing the Glasgow Breakthrough Agenda — an unprecedented global…
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ICRISAT Signs Agreement to Join One CGIAR Partnership
CGIAR10.10.23Integrated partnership delivers science and innovation for a food- and nutrition-secure future. Bonn…
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Hon'ble President of India to Inaugurate International Conference on Just and Resilient Agri-Food Systems
CGIAR GENDER Platform06.10.23-
Gender equality
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
Hon'ble President of India, Her Excellency Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will inaugurate the international re…
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IRRI scientist honored with Borlaug Field Award for her work on farmer engagement and empowerment
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)20.09.23-
Food security
LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES (September 19, 2023) – International Rice Research Institute (IRRI…
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A nutrition-smart approach to tackle Vitamin A deficiency in Kenya
International Potato Center (CIP)13.03.23-
Nutrition
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Nutrition, health & food security
While it is widely accepted that nutrition education is a valuable ingredient in agricultural resear…
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023
International Potato Center (CIP)07.03.23-
Gender equality
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we applaud all the women who work in research…
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Leadership Appointments at WorldFish, CIP, AfricaRice Boost CGIAR’s Mission to Transform Food, Land, and Water Systems
CGIAR07.03.23Appointments across three continents bring research and policy expertise and track records of delive…
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Changing consumer attitudes with late-blight-resistant GM potatoes
International Potato Center (CIP)13.02.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
A new study finds that consumers who have seen genetically modified (GM) potatoes growing in…
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
International Potato Center (CIP)10.02.23-
Gender equality
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
This Saturday, 11 February, is the International Day of Woman and Girls in Science (IDWGIS).…
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Three years of harvesting The Potato Crop: open-access book yields download success
International Potato Center (CIP)03.02.23-
Nutrition, health & food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Interest in potatoes is growing as more farmers, scientists, and development professionals realize t…
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Cryo Validation: Conserving potato biodiversity for the long term
International Potato Center (CIP)24.01.23-
Biodiversity
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Environmental health & biodiversity
Changes in the climate, landscapes, and pest and disease pressure are driving a necessity to…
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Food systems, gender and challenges faced by Dhaka’s textile workers
International Potato Center (CIP)23.01.23-
Gender equality
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
The textile industry is an important source of revenue and employment in Bangladesh, where an…
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Integrating gender in plant health research and action in Southeast Asia
International Potato Center (CIP)12.01.23-
Environmental health
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Environmental health & biodiversity
Pests and diseases destroy between 20 and 40 percent of crops globally, which makes plant…
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Strengthening collaboration for the benefit of India’s farmers
International Potato Center (CIP)20.12.22-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
With almost 18 percent of the world’s population but less than 1.5 percent of its…
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Thermal imaging can help farmers optimize water use
International Potato Center (CIP)14.12.22-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Agriculture uses 70% of the world’s fresh water supplies and farmer demand for water will…
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Towards equitable and inclusive climate adaptation policies and practices in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
International Potato Center (CIP)12.12.22-
Adaptation
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
The ‘Science Connections for Better Governance and Sustainable Development in the Mekong Delta’ …
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The Future of Roots and Tubers under One CGIAR
International Potato Center (CIP)02.12.22-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
At the 19th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Root and Tuber Crops (ISTRC)…
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196 degrees below zero: Latin American scientists to conserve agrobiodiversity in deep freeze
International Potato Center (CIP)01.12.22-
Biodiversity
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Environmental health & biodiversity
In response to advancing climate change and global population growth, crop breeders are striving to…
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Sweetpotato farmers from Busoga region in Uganda form a cooperative for sustainable production
International Potato Center (CIP)28.11.22-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Sweetpotato farmers have typically sourced planting materials from their own previous seasons’ gar…
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Focusing on food systems to make cities sustainable and resilient
International Potato Center (CIP)21.11.22-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Urbanization and agriculture evolved together, but as cities grew, so did the distance between urban…
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Scaling out aeroponics technology for potato mini tuber production in Rwanda
International Potato Center (CIP)16.11.22-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Rwandans eat more than 100 kg of potatoes per capita per year, and the hilly…
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Gender-responsive strategies to build climate resilience
International Potato Center (CIP)15.11.22-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
Women and girls in smallholder farming communities play key roles in climate adaptation, and the…
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