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By Steve Leonard and Eliza J. Villarino Halting and reversing deforestation and forest degradation by 2030 is one of the world’s most urgent and measurable environmental goals. Forests are central to climate stability, biodiversity conservation, and food security. Yet despite more than a decade of global commitments, the world remains far off track. The promise and the gap Since the

By Maha Al-Zu’bi; Susanne Bodach; Seifu Tilahun IWMI Leads a Global Effort to Turn Proven Innovation into Sustainable Impact Across Asia and Africa Powering Change, Sustainably When the morning sun rises over Ishnav village in India, farmer Ramanbhai Parmar checks the quiet hum of his solar pump before heading to his fields. A few years ago, he relied on a

By Murillo Adelaida Leon As the world’s biodiversity losses continue, the need for evidence-based action and cross-sector collaboration has never been more urgent. Biodiversity is fundamental to building climate-resilient, sustainable food, land, and water systems, and to maintain the ecological functions that sustain human well-being. This week, the 27th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice

From October 21–23, CGIAR will join global partners in Des Moines, Iowa for the 2025 Borlaug Dialogue, hosted by the World Food Prize Foundation. This year’s theme, “SOILutions for Security,” highlights soil as a living system that underpins food and nutrition security. It underscores the foundational role that healthy soil and agriculture play in sustaining global stability. The focus on

By Morgan Boncyk, Jef L. Leroy, Rebecca Brander, Leila M. Larson, Marie Ruel, and Edward A. Frongillo October 22, 2025 Second in a series of posts on IFPRI’s work on growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) supported by the Gates Foundation. Read the first post here. Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide, affecting more than 35 million children under 5. Being overweight or obese

Yet, for many small-scale producers – especially those cultivating neglected and underutilized species (NUS) such as moringa, okra, roselle, sweet potato and Bambara groundnut – this information has long been missing. Traditional market monitoring systems in Niger and across West Africa typically focus on major staple crops. As a result, local and underutilized species remain invisible in market data, limiting opportunities for informed production and investment decisions. A recent

For scientists, joining the IPCC is a rare opportunity. Every few years, thousands of researchers are nominated, but only a select few are invited to serve as Lead Authors, responsible for distilling the latest scientific evidence from across the world into findings that can steer international policy. The reports shape everything from the Paris Agreement to national climate strategies, influencing

When you picture the Mediterranean’s blue economy—encompassing its vibrant fisheries and aquaculture—what’s the first image that springs to mind? For most, it’s a classic scene of fishermen hauling nets on a weathered boat. But if we widen the lens, a more complex narrative comes into focus. From the lively fish markets of Egypt to the extensive coastlines of Morocco, it