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IITA-CGIAR scientist named one of Africa Food Prize 2025 laureates for breakthrough in cassava and yam seed systems
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)04.09.25Ibadan, Nigeria – IITA–CGIAR proudly celebrates the recognition of Dr Mercy Diebiru-Ojo as o…
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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-
Biodiversity
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Food security
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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Colombia BioConecta is born
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)06.08.24-
Environmental health & biodiversity
Colombia BioConecta is a digital platform to promote collaboration with leading academic, scientific…
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Driving Agri-food Innovation in Honduras: AgriLAC Resiliente Results and Strategies
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)06.08.24-
Nutrition, health & food security
Strengthening innovation networks, analyzing results, scaling plans, sustainable technologies and ag…
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Agrobiodiversity for Climate Action and Ecosystem Restoration
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)05.08.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Environmental health & biodiversity
As the need for global climate change action and ecosystem restoration accelerates, rethinking mains…
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De-risking Smallholder Farmers from Climate-induced Risks across Agricultural Commercialization Clusters
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)05.08.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Agriculture is essential for Ethiopia’s economy, contributing significantly to its GDP (32.6%). Sm…
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Millet: From Ancient Grain to Staple Crop for Future Food Systems
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)05.08.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Nutrition, health & food security
While millets were amongst the world’s first cultivated crops, production and consumption decrease…
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Bean Breakthrough to Enhance Nutrition in Africa
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)02.08.24-
Nutrition, health & food security
With ACIAR support, The University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Alliance's Pan-Africa Be…
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Training on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Agroecological Practices
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)02.08.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
By equipping experts with in-depth understanding and skills in these areas, they can provide guidanc…
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Zambia pursues peace and security to power green growth under climate change
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)30.07.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Authors: Marianne Gadeberg, Gracsious Maviza, and Giulia Caroli (Alliance of Bioversity & CIAT) …
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Investing in Climate-Resilient Communities
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)30.07.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
They have been affected by seasonal patterns of drought and famine and seasonal movements of…
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First-of-a-kind School Agrobiodiversity Fan Club Supports a Community Seedbank in Ghana
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)26.07.24-
Environmental health & biodiversity
July 4th 2024: Cheers ring out around Mangoase Senior High School in Akwapim North District,…
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Summer 2024 Seasonal Forecast and Pastoral Climate Advisory for Ethiopia
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)26.07.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
“Pasture and water availability are expected to decrease in most parts of the Pastoral areas…
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Clima-LoCa y La Ruta del Chocolate: aprendiendo y fortaleciendo capacidades para la cosecha de cacao
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)23.07.24-
Nutrition, health & food security
-"La Ruta de Chocolate es un emprendimiento que nace buscando una nueva alternativa a la…
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Enhanced information in national policies can accelerate Africa's efforts to track climate adaptation
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)22.07.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Adapting to impacts of climate change is an urgent policy priority for African nations, especially…
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Colombia Agroalimentaria Sostenible: Strengthening agricultural production and climate resilience through policy and technology
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)19.07.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
After deepening key issues to implement this transformative project, a roadmap was initiated on the…
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Women and Youth as Drivers of Climate Information and Action in their Communities
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)19.07.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
Integrating women and young people in climate action projects is crucial for enhancing resilient agr…
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A Community Facilitation Model that Reached 42,861 Households in Northern Uganda
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)19.07.24-
Nutrition, health & food security
Building Resilience to Enhance Food and Nutrition Security, Incomes and Health in Northern Uganda (B…
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Foreign direct investments may fuel tropical deforestation
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)18.07.24-
Environmental health & biodiversity
Foreign direct investments (FDI) in tropical countries in extractive industries like mining, logging…
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Do Colombia's Seed Policies Support Farmer-Managed Seed Systems?
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)18.07.24-
Nutrition, health & food security
In Colombia, as in many parts of the world, a significant portion of farmers' seeds…
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