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Four Essential Podcasts Featuring Dr. Ismahane Elouafi: Science, Systems, and the Future of Food
CGIAR29.04.25In an era marked by mounting crises—climate extremes, deepening inequality, and growing food insec…
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The Road to Ending Malnutrition: How the Paris N4G Summit Sparked a Global Call to Action
CGIAR17.04.25The Paris Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit brought global leaders and organizations together in a…
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Ismahane Elouafi on TIME100 list of the most influential people in the world
CGIAR16.04.25CGIAR is delighted to announce that CGIAR Executive Managing Director, Ismahane Elouafi has been nam…
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Harvesting Collaboration for Food Security. CGIAR Science Week Closes.
CGIAR14.04.2511th April, Nairobi, Kenya: After a remarkable week of science, innovation, and cementing of partner…
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MEDIA RELEASE | New CGIAR flagship report translates insights into impact for food systems in crisis
CGIAR14.04.25Nairobi, Kenya, 14 April 2025 – With food systems under strain from climate change, conflict,…
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Science Week Opens: A Leap Forward in Science Collaboration for Food Security
CGIAR08.04.257th April, Nairobi, Kenya: Science Week was launched today by Special Guest H.E. Musalia Mudavadi,…
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A newly identified elite pool of salinity-tolerant genotypes promises to deliver higher genetic gains
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)05.02.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
A new study identified an elite pool of the best salinity-tolerant genotypes that will provide…
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Nairobi Food System Strategy: Collaborative learning and reflections on developing a monitoring plan
CGIAR Initiative on Resilient Cities04.02.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Environmental health & biodiversity
Authors: Joy Carey, RUAF; and Sam Ikua, Mazingira Institute In November 2023, Nairobi City County…
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How can the promising potential for innovative food waste recycling by young entrepreneurs in Nairobi urban markets be realised?
CGIAR Initiative on Resilient Cities04.02.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Environmental health & biodiversity
Authors: Joy Carey, RUAF; and Sam Ikua, Mazingira Institute A shorter version of this article…
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Heat tolerant maize hybrids: a pursuit to strengthen food security in South Asia
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)02.02.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Nutrition, health & food security
After a decade of rigorous effort, CIMMYT, along with public-sector maize research institutes and pr…
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Call for Papers: Fertilizer and Soil Health conference in Africa
CGIAR Initiative on Excellence in Agronomy02.02.24-
Adaptation
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
Do you have cutting-edge research, innovative solutions, or groundbreaking ideas in agricultural tec…
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Lessons learned from four low-emission technologies implemented by Thai Rice NAMA Project
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)02.02.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) recently held a workshop to share the data gathered…
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Data Science is a Vehicle Enhancing Farmer Decision Support
CGIAR02.02.24-
Adaptation
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Mitigation
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
A Day Amid Data and Coding: My Life as an Ag-Tech Data Scientist Hi everyone!…
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Empowering Sustainable Investments with Environmental Intelligence: A Science and Data-backed solution to help the Banking sector Make Climate-Smart Investments in the Agrifood Sector
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)02.02.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Access to finance has long been a challenge for the agriculture and food sector due…
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Tackling food system challenges through silvopasture: insights from an expert workshop
CGIAR Initiative on Mixed Farming Systems01.02.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Environmental health & biodiversity
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Nutrition, health & food security
With 15 percent of greenhouse gas emissions planet-wide, the livestock sector is at the center…
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Ukama Ustawi Pause and Reflect
CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa01.02.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Nutrition, health & food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
The CGIAR Research Initiative on the Diversification in East and Southern Africa, better known as…
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Connecting Climate Action and Peace Building in Kenya’s ASALs
CGIAR Initiative on Low-Emission Food Systems31.01.24-
Adaptation
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Mitigation
By Kelvin Shikuku, George Amahnui, Augusto Castro-Nuñez and Hanna Ewell. Kenya’s arid and semi-ar…
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BASF and IRRI join forces to reduce carbon footprint of rice
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)31.01.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
BASF and IRRI to study multiple options to enhance climate smart farming and improve carbon…
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Revolutionizing Agriculture Together: India-Africa Unite for Farm Mechanization in Ludhiana
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)30.01.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Bringing Together Indian and African Experts, Researchers, Manufacturers, and Policymakers to Discus…
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Sustainable agriculture, resilient food systems, and climate action: A post-COP28 look at policy imperatives at international and country levels
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)29.01.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
IFPRI participated in COP28 in late 2023 as part of a wider CGIAR delegation. Following on CGIAR…
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Flood-tolerant rice for enhanced production and livelihood of smallholder farmers of Africa
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)29.01.24-
Adaptation
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
Africa’s average rice yield lags significantly behind Asia, with African farmers harvesting an ave…
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Non-market approaches: What are they exactly?
CGIAR Initiative on Low-Emission Food Systems27.01.24-
Mitigation
By Ma. Eliza J. Villarino I got interested in non-market approaches toward climate action during…
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CGIAR pledge at Global Refugee Forum 2023: Promote climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods in fragile and conflict‐affected settings
CGIAR Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration26.01.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
In 2019, the inaugural Global Refugee Forum, convened by the United Nations High Commissioner on…
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Soybean rust threatens soybean production in Malawi and Zambia
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)25.01.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Environmental health & biodiversity
Soybeans are a significant source of oil and protein, and soybean demand has been…
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