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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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The challenges and opportunities of bringing direct-seeded rice to Asian and African farmers
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)24.10.23-
Food security
16 October 2023, MANILA, Philippines — A multisectoral discussion exploring how climate-smart and …
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Science communication helps make research outputs accessible to smallholder farmers
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)23.10.23-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Manila, Philippines (October 17, 2023) — Rice research continues to be the core business of…
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IRRI, DA-PhilRice, and PCIC team up for innovative crop insurance for rice
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)23.10.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Food security
The IRRI-PhilRice-PCIC tripartite partnership will bring innovative crop insurance products to impro…
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In the Philippines’ rice-producing regions, ClimBeR's bundled climate services are helping farmers become climate-resilient
CGIAR Initiative on Climate Resilience20.10.23-
Adaptation
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
While the Philippine government has set an ambitious goal of 97.4% rice self-sufficiency by 2028,…
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Pioneering technologies driving the transition towards sustainable rice agriculture highlighted at IRC 2023
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)19.10.23-
Food security
Manila, Philippines (19 October 2023) — The pursuit of sustainable agriculture is significantly re…
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Empowering farmers to become active participants in sustainable rice production processes
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)19.10.23-
Food security
Manila, Philippines (17 October 2023) — Private sector representatives attending the 6th Internati…
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IRC 2023 discussion focuses on sustainable and farmer-inclusive policies to improve current global rice trends
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)18.10.23Manila, Philippines (October 16, 2023) — Global rice prices are heavily affected by the emergence…
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Experts explore deeper underlying issues behind gender and youth roles for the development of rice-based food systems
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)18.10.23-
Gender equality
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
Manila, Philippines (October 17, 2023) — Gender in agriculture is more than the disaggregation of…
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Innovative strategies for coping with salinity intrusion in Asian Mega-Deltas presented at IRC 2023
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)18.10.23-
Adaptation
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
Manila, Philippines (October 17, 2023) — Innovative strategies and technologies to address the pro…
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International rice-sector experts offer insightful review of forthcoming book on global rice policies at IRC2023
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)18.10.23Manila, Philippines (October 18, 2023) - Policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders from across the…
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A revolution in rice production: Bayer advocates for regenerative agriculture practices like direct seeding of rice
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)17.10.23-
Food security
16 October 2023, MANILA, Philippines ~ Collaborative action and advancement of direct-seeded rice ca…
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Stakeholder collaboration and cooperation key to past successes and the future of China’s high-tech rice industry
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)17.10.23-
Food security
Manila, Philippines (October 16, 2023) – China’s high-tech rice industry is experiencing signifi…
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IRRI reveals scientific breakthrough for low and ultra-low glycaemic index rice
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)16.10.23-
Nutrition
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Nutrition, health & food security
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (16 October 2023) - In an effort to help curb the rising cases…
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Using open-source geospatial technology, ClimBeR and IIRR are enabling Philippine farmers and local government to map and adapt to climate risks
CGIAR Initiative on Climate Resilience13.10.23-
Adaptation
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
An archipelago of over 7,600 islands, the Philippines rests on a typhoon belt and is…
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Indonesian farmers to adopt informed and improved farming with LKP2.0 launch
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)11.10.23-
Food security
(JAKARTA, Indonesia, 9 October) - Layanan Konsultasi Padi (LKP) version 2.0 was officially launched …
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Irrigating with cooler water does not reverse high temperature impact on grain yield and quality in hybrid rice
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)11.10.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
High temperatures cause significant yield losses in major rice-growing areas of the world, posing a…
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Status quo and challenges of rice production in sub-Saharan Africa
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)09.10.23-
Food security
Significant efforts in agronomic research for development have been undertaken to address the challe…
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ASEAN and CGIAR to Launch Joint Program on Accelerating Innovation in Agri-Food Systems
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)04.10.23-
Food security
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The ASEAN-CGIAR Innovate for Food and Nutrition Security Regional Program w…
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