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Famine in Gaza
CGIAR18.03.24-
Food security
By Rob Vos, Ismahane Elouafi, and Johan Swinnen Is it too late to save Gaza’s…
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CGIAR's Rachael McDonnell highlights systems approach in UK inquiry on achieving zero hunger
CGIAR14.03.24Rachael McDonnell, IWMI Deputy Director General and CGIAR Senior Program Director for Water Systems,…
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How to implement "innovation portfolio management" in a public R&D organization
CGIAR07.03.24To feed and nourish ten billion people by mid-century, and to do so sustainably, our…
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Invest in women, ignite change in food systems
CGIAR05.03.24By Ismahane Elouafi, CGIAR Executive Managing Director On this International Women’s Day, we celeb…
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New report: CGIAR's Transformative Crop Technologies Drive $1.3 Trillion Impact
CGIAR27.02.24The cumulative impact of CGIAR-related crop technologies reached US$1,334 billion from 1961 to 2020,…
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Urban wetlands and the built environment: how Colombo’s green spaces enhance city life
IWMI02.02.24-
Environmental health
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Environmental health & biodiversity
Colombo must justify the renewal of its Ramsar Wetland City status this year. Has the…
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Can a vaccine save the world’s pigs from African swine fever?
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)29.01.20-
Health
A recent article by Katarina Zimmer in The Scientist examines how close we are to…
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Brussels Development Briefing: How local application of agroecological principles can transform food systems
World Agroforestry (ICRAF)28.01.20-
Biodiversity
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Food security
Leading agricultural scientist calls for transformation of the world’s food systems to align with …
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On vegan diets and brain nutrients—some unsettling research reports in a (surprisingly) still murky research area
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)28.01.20-
Health
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Nutrition
Meat and Eggs, by Felix Vallotton, 1918 (via Wikiart). The vegan diet is low in—or,…
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Preserving potato genetic diversity for the future
International Potato Center (CIP)27.01.20-
Biodiversity
The potato has saved countless millions from famine over the centuries and it has the…
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How the right planting season can boost cassava yields
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)27.01.20-
Food security
Every farmer wants high yields from their crop to get more income. But, do farmers…
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A4NH researchers publish systematic literature review on indices of diet quality
CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH)26.01.20-
Health
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Nutrition
A4NH researchers with Wageningen University & Research and Bioversity International conducted a …
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A food system research agenda for healthier diets in Bangladesh
CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH)26.01.20-
Food security
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Health
The national food system of Bangladesh has made substantial progress since experiencing famine in 19…
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Critical literature review sheds light on drivers of food systems
CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH)26.01.20-
Food security
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Nutrition
The rapid transformation of food systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, will hav…
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A4NH compiles glossary on food systems
CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH)26.01.20-
Food security
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Nutrition
What is a food system? How does a food system differ from a value chain?…
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Interdisciplinary research key to making India’s Green Revolution sustainable
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)24.01.20-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Health
Around a hundred scientists from varied disciplines, who gathered to discuss an India-UK joint resea…
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‘Phygital’ tech powered by public-private partnerships promises climate solutions for Nigerian agriculture
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)24.01.20-
Gender equality
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
An innovative technology that bridges digital approaches and physical interventions on farms and off…
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Vacancy: Science Manager, GENDER Platform (closing date: 21 February 2020)
CGIAR GENDER Platform24.01.20The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Science Manager to w…
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Vacancy: Director, GENDER Platform (closing date: 21 February 2020)
CGIAR GENDER Platform24.01.20The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a visionary, dynamic, and cre…
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What is conservation agriculture?
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)23.01.20-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
If not practiced sustainably, agriculture can have a toll on the environment, produce greenhouse gas…
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'Supermarketization,' food environments, and the urban poor
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)23.01.20-
Food security
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Health
Food safety and better nutrition are real and serious challenges facing billions of people in…
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MEDIA RELEASE | Oil-palm agroforestry: a solution for two out of three of Indonesia’s ‘economic diplomacy’ issues
World Agroforestry (ICRAF)23.01.20-
Biodiversity
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
Nairobi, Kenya. 22 January 2020 — The Government of Indonesia has prioritized three ‘economic …
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New project strengthens capacity to fight fall armyworm in Bangladesh
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)22.01.20-
Food security
Hundreds of agricultural professionals in Bangladesh were trained in the latest fall armyworm manage…
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Reversing desertification in Andhra Pradesh: a case for ‘engagement landscapes’
World Agroforestry (ICRAF)22.01.20-
Biodiversity
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
he government of the Indian state is speeding up efforts to return land to productivity…
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