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IRRI scientist honored with Borlaug Field Award for her work on farmer engagement and empowerment
20.09.23-
Food security
LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES (September 19, 2023) – International Rice Research Institute (IRRI…
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Smart investments in agricultural innovation can propel Africa towards food security
07.09.23Photo: suheyp / Adobe Stock By: Lindiwe Agnes Kalibata, Lindiwe Majele Sibanda Transforming food sys…
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Climate-Smart Food Systems are Essential in A Burning World
07.09.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Food security
By Mr. Aly Abousabaa, ICARDA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director CWANA. Climate scientists …
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Joint Statement from CGIAR System Board and ICRISAT Board Chairs
30.08.23Following the April 2023 resolution by the Governing Board of the International Crops Research Insti…
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Buffalo dairy value chain in Nepal showing symptoms of change
17.08.23-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
On 20 July 2023, a team from the CGIAR initiative on Sustainable Animal Productivity (SAPLING)…
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Inclusive Agribusiness: Transforming the Landscape for Women and Youth in Agriculture
17.08.23-
Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
In Africa, women's contributions to agriculture are immense, as they form the largest share of…
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IRRI, AFSTRI, Corteva Agriscience™ team up to build capacity and network of young plant scientists
22.08.18-
Food security
IRRI and Corteva Agriscience™ partners in building a strong global community of scientists which w…
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Assam farmers learn about technologies that increase yield and improve rice farming efficiency
22.08.18-
Food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Agriculture in Assam accounts for over a third of income generated in the state, and…
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Breaking new ground for sustainable architecture in Central Africa
21.08.18-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Democratic Republic of the Congo - All over Central Africa, it is a common sight…
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Community key for successful mangrove restoration, says Lalao Aigrette of Blueventures Madagascar
21.08.18-
Environmental health
Traveling between remote islands by dugout canoe, and trudging through muddy mangrove forests in 40-…
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Using vignettes to explore gender issues related to food security and nutrition
21.08.18-
Food security
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Gender equality
GENNOVATE is a global comparative research initiative that uses qualitative methods to address how g…
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Mad about mangroves: scientist James Kairo
21.08.18-
Environmental health
A self-proclaimed “ambassador for mangroves,” scientist James Kairo has been swapping bet…
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On the road back from ‘safari science’ to embedded collaboration
20.08.18-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Environmental health
As demand for commodities rises, landscapes are changing quickly as natural forests are felled for…
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Q+A: GLF a powerful lever in fight against hunger and poverty, says One World – No Hunger envoy
20.08.18-
Environmental health
Stefan Schmitz first joined the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in …
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Restoring land in Africa an opportunity for women’s rights, says president of women’s forest network
20.08.18-
Environmental health
Deforestation and land degradation amount to almost a third of Africa’s landmass, which has a…
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Q+A: The backstory on invasive plant species with CABI’s Arne Witt
20.08.18-
Environmental health
Invasive plant species pose a major threat to biodiversity, water resources, food security, e…
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Hanging in the balance: Preservation, restoration and sustainable management in Indonesian peatlands
20.08.18-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Environmental health
The protection of peatland ecosystems, which store “disproportionate” amounts of carbon, is vita…
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Ethiopia’s new forestry law: A win for landscapes and livelihoods?
19.08.18-
Environmental health
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Ethiopia - The Ethiopian government has a big dream: restoring 22 million hectares of degraded…
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Kofi Annan leaves legacy as champion for landscape restoration in Africa
19.08.18-
Environmental health
As the world pays tribute and honors the life of Kofi Annan, many will remember…
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Sustainably managing non-timber products to improve livelihoods, equity and forests
19.08.18-
Environmental health
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Gender equality
New Guidelines for Equitable and Sustainable Non-timber Forest Product Management offer field-tested…
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Afro roots artist Rocky Dawuni rocks for landscape restoration at GLF Nairobi
17.08.18Ghanaian-born musician and humanitarian activist Rocky Dawuni will perform for the world’s top e…
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High-level Smart Food pitch at Crawford Fund Conference in Australia’s Parliament House
17.08.18-
Environmental health
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Food security
Australian Foreign Minister calls it an ‘exciting breakthrough’ Can we change global diets so th…
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Values-based youth leadership education key to environmental sustainability: Wangari Maathai Foundation chair
17.08.18-
Environmental health
Forest cover in Kenya is declining at an alarming rate, mainly due to poor forest…
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How a Payment for Ecosystem Services mechanism protects nature in Philippines
16.08.18Indigenous residents of Mindanao in the Philippines are involved in a unique Payment for Ecosystems…
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