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New Director General of Bioversity International and Chief Executive Officer Designate of the Alliance between CIAT and Bioversity International
28.11.18Juan Lucas Restrepo has been appointed to the position of Director General of Bioversity Internation…
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Ambitious steps to control climate change may pose food security risks in the near term
27.11.18- Climate
- Environment
- Food Security
The world faces a series of mounting challenges if it is to head off impacts…
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How will the Philippines measure the success of its flagship reforestation program?
27.11.18- Biodiversity
- Climate
The participation of public and private entities is a crucial element in developing a monitoring…
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A new project promises to generate better dietary and health data for agriculture and nutrition interventions in Africa
15.11.18- Health
- Nutrition
Despite significant efforts to address it, malnutrition remains a major impediment to development ar…
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Lessons from Latin America: Using less, earning more
13.11.18- Environment
- Prosperity
Abílio Rodrigues Pacheco is a landowner in the Brazilian state of Goiás who works for…
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Opinion: Big data shows big promise for feeding the world
12.11.18- Big data
- Food Security
Digital innovations are set to transform a global food system in crisis. These innovations, howe…
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Pest distribution and risk atlas for Africa includes potato and sweetpotato pests
13.11.18- Big data
- Prosperity
Insect pests cause major yield losses in agricultural crops. Climate change is expected to exacerbat…
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Lessons from Latin America: Using less, earning more
13.11.18- Environment
- Prosperity
Abílio Rodrigues Pacheco is a landowner in the Brazilian state of Goiás who works for…
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Opinion: Big data shows big promise for feeding the world
12.11.18- Big data
- Food Security
Digital innovations are set to transform a global food system in crisis. These innovations, howe…
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Inspiring millennials to focus on food security: The power of mentorship
12.11.18- Food Security
Plant Microbiologist Tessa Mahmoudi, a 2012 World Food Prize’s Borlaug-Ruan summer intern, says h…
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New Study: Improvement in Education and Wealth - Key to Anemia Reduction Among Expectant Mothers and Children in India
12.11.18- Gender
- Health
- Nutrition
Washington D.C.: Improved public health and nutrition programs for children under five years of age,…
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A sustainable future for people and nature? It's still possible
12.11.18- Climate
- Environment
Climate change, declining air and water quality, rapid population growth – it can seem overwhelmin…
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Forman Lecture: Barry Popkin on the growing global problem of junk food and sugary drinks
12.11.18- Health
- Nutrition
Efforts to improve global nutrition face serious headwinds from the growing marketing and consumptio…
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New case studies are powerful examples of gender-responsive plant and animal breeding
10.11.18- Gender
Adoption and impact of new crop varieties and animal breeds depend on the tangible benefits…
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Where are the public education campaigns about climate change?
09.11.18- Climate
- Environment
When the HIV/AIDS epidemic became recognized as a serious threat to public health, there were…
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U.S. immigration policies may harm economies, worsen poverty in Central American countries
09.11.18- Prosperity
El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras are among the poorest countries in Latin America and the…
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Boosting confidence in farm innovations – Simulating impact with systems modelling tools
09.11.18- Nutrition
- Prosperity
Can farm earnings be estimated before doing anything on the ground? A new tool promises…
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New ways to engage farmers through social entrepreneurs
09.11.18- Food Security
- Nutrition
- Prosperity
A new initiative has begun to better support value chains where farmers’ welfare is one…
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A framework to identify suitable on-farm approaches to combat climate change
09.11.18- Climate
- Environment
- Prosperity
Comparing ‘climate smart’ agricultural strategies just became easier. A framework that can lead …
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How we work to ensure pest-free exchange of plant genetic resources
09.11.18- Food Security
- Genomics
Phytosanitation – prevention of introduction of plant pests into new areas – is critical to…
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Climate change could mean beer shortages on tap
08.11.18- Climate
- Food Security
As the impact of climate change on food staples becomes more apparent, scientists with the Internat…
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Overcoming the “paradox” of irrigation efficiency
08.11.18- Environment
Agricultural is a major player in the competition for the world’s finite water supplies: 70…
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How two agricultural development projects boosted women’s empowerment
07.11.18- Gender
When we talk about women’s empowerment, it is difficult to grasp what we actually mean.…
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Digital disruption in agriculture
07.11.18- Big data
- Environment
- Prosperity
Agriculture in India contributes to about 17% of GDP but employs nearly 55% of the…
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