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El País: A new scientific revolution to transform food systems
29.11.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
On 28 November, in the lead-up to COP28, El País published this op-ed by CGIAR…
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Agrifood systems, the next frontier of climate action need science for fair and equitable solutions
29.11.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
By Aditi Mukherji, Director, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Impact Action Platform On Nove…
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UK-CGIAR science hub announced by UK Prime Minister
20.11.23UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the launch of the UK-CGIAR Centre for Collaboration and…
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Access to highlights of NL-CGIAR research in 26 countries
09.11.23The NL-CGIAR Research programme presents an overview of research results in 26 countries around the…
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CGIAR's key role in advancing the Glasgow Breakthrough Agenda for climate-resilient agriculture
27.10.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
CGIAR plays a crucial role in advancing the Glasgow Breakthrough Agenda — an unprecedented global…
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ICRISAT Signs Agreement to Join One CGIAR Partnership
10.10.23Integrated partnership delivers science and innovation for a food- and nutrition-secure future. Bonn…
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New CGIAR collaboration to build climate-smart food systems in Malawi
30.09.20-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
In Malawi—the warm heart of Africa—a constantly changing climate poses a threat to the food,…
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Red hot potato market could spell trouble for farmers in India
28.09.20-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Potato prices in India started rising in December 2019 due to the delay in harvesting…
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Strengthening the orange-fleshed sweetpotato value chain in Malawi
14.09.20-
Nutrition
Simple processing is spreading the advantages of orange-fleshed sweetpotato, with benefits for farme…
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Building diverse and healthier diets for Africa’s growing population
11.09.20-
Nutrition
A healthy diet ensures adequate calories and nutrients—with a balanced, diversity of foods from se…
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CIP research highlighted in WWF’s Living Planet Report 2020
10.09.20-
Biodiversity
Released this week, the WWF’s Living Planet Report 2020 features a piece on the International…
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Elevating women’s role to improve food systems
08.09.20-
Gender equality
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Nutrition
Women play a vital role in growing, processing and marketing food in developing countries, yet…
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CIP uses social media to distribute more sweetpotato in Bangladesh
03.09.20-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
An International Potato Center project (CIP) in Bangladesh is making creative use of technology and…
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Potato diversity leads to economic gain in Uganda
29.08.20-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
The genebank of the International Potato Centre (CIP) holds more than 6000 accessions of potatoes a…
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Tackling drought with pro-vitamin A sweetpotato in Africa
20.08.20-
Nutrition
Over the last decade, sweetpotato has gradually become increasing more common and important in the…
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Former CIP board member and scientist appointed vice minister in Peru
18.08.20The International Potato Center (CIP) welcomes the appointment of Dr Alberto Maurer as Vice Minister…
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Creative solutions to deliver planting material under lockdown
10.08.20With lockdowns, curfews and other constraints along food supply chains, many farmers have struggled …
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CIP’s Andean Initiative takes flight
24.07.20-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Nutrition
A fascinating 90-minute international panel discussion this morning kicked off the International Pot…
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The critical role of women in avoiding a Covid-19 “food pandemic” in sub-Saharan Africa
29.06.20-
Gender equality
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar, Jun 24 2020 (IPS) – As infections with Covid-19 appear to be intensifyi…
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Low-tech tool helps fight potato late blight
12.06.20-
Big data
Late blight is the most destructive potato disease in the world. It affects all potato producers…
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Late blight resistant potatoes in Uganda promise impressive returns
08.06.20-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Potato is a popular crop in Uganda with great potential for income generation and improving…
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The food supply chain has delivered; now is the time for agriculture
01.06.20-
Food security
After battling the COVID-19 pandemic for more than two months, countries have begun relaxing lockdow…
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Fighting Poverty and Malnutrition in Nigeria with Sweetpotatoes
25.05.20-
Nutrition
In an ongoing effort to lend support to Nigeria’s campaign to reduce poverty and malnutrition…
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10 ways to enhance Andean agrobiodiversity during COVID-19 and climate change
21.05.20-
Biodiversity
At the International Potato Center (CIP), World Biodiversity Day has special meaning for our work,…
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