Join Ismahane Elouafi discussing pathways to resileint food systems in Africa at the CNN Soil to Scale – Global Perspectives Event ——— If any continent holds the power to transform the global food system for the better, it is Africa. Over 60% of the world’s remaining uncultivated arable land lies in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World Bank. Realizing this
Hyderabad, India (25 October 2025)—India is redefining how rice breeding responds to consumer and market demand. To move beyond yield as the sole measure of success, experts are aligning breeding pipelines with grain quality, market fit, and consumer preferences. To advance this shift, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), CGIAR, and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) convened a
As the world grapples with intensifying climate shocks, the challenge of managing water for agriculture has never been greater. Erratic rainfall, shrinking aquifers, and unsustainable land use are stretching ecosystems and livelihoods to their limits. Yet amid this mounting crisis, scientists and policymakers are finding hope in data — and in a new generation of digital tools designed to make
When agricultural innovation endures beyond a project’s lifespan, it symbolizes true transformation. In Ogun State, Nigeria, a lead farmer’s consistent use of IITA’s AKILIMO recommendations has not only improved productivity but also earned formal recognition from the Ogun State Government and Prof. Ruth Oniang’o, Executive Director of the Rural Outreach Program and renowned advocate for women’s empowerment through agriculture. Prof.
Every year, UN climate negotiations pull together more than diplomats and ministers. They convene scientists, Indigenous leaders, civil society advocates, journalists and development practitioners — all united by a shared truth: the scale of the climate crisis demands collective action rooted in evidence and experience.
For the first time, researchers have compiled decades of resilience science research into “Nine Things Every Decision Maker Should Know About Resilience.” But what is resilience, and why should decision-makers be interested in learning from this report? The term “resilience” is widely used today in personal and socio-ecological contexts. Although it has been studied by scientists for decades, for a
Join Sandra Milach discussing the legacy of the Borlaug Dialogue in making food systems resilient. Sandra Milach at the Seeds of Insight series
by Melanie Connor, Alexis Ndayiragije, Joseph Bigirimana The Republic of Burundi lies in the center of East Africa and has emerged as a pivotal player in advancing regional food security through the strategic activities of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). Since the establishment of the IRRI Regional Crop Improvement Hub in Bujumbura in 2013, it has become a center