More than 40% of the world’s cultivated land is degraded, affecting more than three billion people. Because 95% of our food depends directly on soils, restoring soil health is fast becoming one of the most powerful levers for climate action and resilient food systems, and a focal point for the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. The
By Hagar ElDidi, Ryan Nehring, and Claudia Ringler October 15, 2025 With a ceasefire declared in the war on Gaza and a peace plan unfolding, attention is turning to the formidable task of rebuilding the Gaza Strip’s shattered infrastructure. Residents continue to face immediate challenges of obtaining water, food, and power. Equally important, the war also accelerated the destruction of the natural
When crops fail, people move not by choice, but by necessity. As families are displaced by droughts and failed harvests, the pressures do not always stop at national boundaries. In short, hunger has become one of the most powerful forces shaping our century. From the Sahel, the vast semi-arid belt stretching across Africa from Senegal to Sudan and the Horn
Once considered just a simple grain, wheat in Zimbabwe is now part of a broader story—one of innovation, entrepreneurship, and local resilience. 10-12 September 2025 – At SOS Hermann Gmeiner High School in Bindura, students, teachers, farmers, and researchers gathered for a workshop on wheat value addition, turning classrooms into laboratories of creativity. The event was organized by the Directorate
In a bold move to promote sustainability and accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly technology, CIG Motors Group has entered a strategic partnership with the IITA–CGIAR to advance green mobility and environmental conservation in Nigeria. The collaboration, which aligns with IITA’s Green Initiative, underscores the shared commitment of both institutions to reducing carbon emissions and fostering innovation in sustainable energy use. At
From 24 to 26 September, IITA–CGIAR hosted a World Bank delegation at its headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria, for a three-day visit designed to strengthen collaboration on agricultural development projects and showcase the institute’s groundbreaking research and innovations. Welcoming the visitors, IITA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director for Continental Africa, Dr Simeon Ehui, expressed appreciation for the World Bank’s continued partnership and
As part of strategic efforts to transform Nigeria’s livestock and agricultural sector through research collaboration, innovation scaling, and capacity development, IITA–CGIAR has reaffirmed commitment to support the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD). The partnership aims to enhance feed and fodder production, promote youth engagement, empower women, and integrate the One Health approach to ensure a sustainable and productive livestock ecosystem. The IITA
As global efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) intensify, IITA–CGIAR is reinforcing partnerships to ensure that agricultural research delivers real-world impact. Leading this charge, IITA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director for Continental Africa, Dr Simeon Ehui, engaged with Mohamed Malick Fall, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, to chart strategies for advancing food security and agricultural innovation. During his recent