In October, the world convened in Des Moines for the 2025 Borlaug Dialogue under the theme “SOILutions for Security”, we are reminded that soil is far more than just what lies beneath our feet—it is the living foundation of resilient food systems, climate adaptation, biodiversity, nutrition and global stability. Yet many of the technical and agronomic advances in soil health
At this year’s Asia-Pacific Forestry Week in Thailand, Alliance experts - through the regional network APFORGEN - called on government leaders, development partners and restoration practitioners to focus on strengthening tree seed systems to transform healthier forests that feed the future.
Women’s representation and leadership have long been recognized as drivers of more inclusive, equitable, and resilient food systems. Yet, too often, leadership is confused with a formal title or with women’s membership in groups.
Responding to complex crises requires new systemic research approaches that help identify entry points for programmes that can simultaneously address risks of different nature while building long-term resilience of affected populations. Under CGIAR’s Food Frontiers and Security (FFS) and Climate Action Science Programmes (CASP), CGIAR’s Climate Security team has piloted a new research approach in Cabo Delgado, Northern Mozambique, combining
The Green Revolution stands as one of the most transformative periods in modern agricultural history. Emerging during the mid-20th century, it marked a global effort to enhance agricultural productivity through scientific innovation, particularly in developing nations facing persistent food insecurity.
By Glenn Concepcion A new opinion piece published in Climate Research argues that effectively tackling the climate crisis requires a radical shift in focus: moving beyond technological fixes and institutional policy to prioritize human and societal transformations. Authored by a multidisciplinary team from various organizations, including climate scientist Dr. Jon Hellin from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the
In western Uganda, community seed banks are key for maintaining agricultural diversity and climate resilience. A new training initiative is now empowering these farmers with the production and business skills to transform their seed banks into sustainable and income-generating enterprises.