In the mountains, valleys, and plains of Honduras, when the sky hints at rain or the sun bears down relentlessly, there are watchful eyes observing, hands measuring, and voices reporting. These are farmers who, beyond tending their crops, have taken on a crucial role in climate change adaptation: becoming community climate observers. This is how the National Network of
Hosted by the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, the consultation brought together a cross-section of actors – from senior government officials and researchers to farmers, community leaders, private sector innovators, and development partners. Together, we set out to co-develop an intervention that does more than plant trees.
Attached to every cashew nut is a fleshy, brightly colored false fruit – the cashew apple – which often ends up rotting on the ground. In Agnack, Ziguinchor region of Senegal, producer Segniore Mendy is transforming this neglected by-product into a sought-after raw material for plant-based “meat” now gaining traction in the national market. Backed by Nutrivies – a
Over the years, digital inclusion has revolutionized sectors like health, education, and finance now it’s agriculture’s turn. In Tanzania, digital tools are emerging as a powerful force to unlock growth, especially for smallholder farmers and agro-enterprises. Yet many actors remain left behind, especially grain traders and processors operating in rural or semi-formal markets. Despite some strides being made, a digital
In the agricultural heart of Valle del Cauca, the first workshop of the national training program on the Zero Deforestation MRV Protocol kicked off – a technical tool that seeks much more than data collection. Its goal is to serve as a bridge between productive monitoring, traceability in livestock and crop supply chains, and the conservation of the country’s strategic ecosystems. The
The award ceremony took place during the 16th Edition of the International Cacao and Chocolate Show 2025, held this year under the theme “Cacao: Peru’s Heritage to the World”. On behalf of Evert, the medal was received by Marleni Ramírez, representative of the Alliance of Bioversity & CIAT in Peru. Along with Evert, Quirino Oliveira and Sixto Imán were also
July 18, 2025. In 2023, cassava farmers in remote French Guiana watched in shock as their crops withered. They pulled dilapidated stems from the ground. Instead of unearthing massive root bunches, which are cornerstones of diets across South America, they found nothing larger than carrots. Local agencies (FREDON in French Guiana and Rurap in Brazil) informed on the scale of
As highlighted during the 2024 Global Child Nutrition Forum in Japan, integrating neglected and underutilized species (NUS) into school meal programs offers a promising pathway to transforming food systems so they better serve both people and the planet. These climate-smart, nutrient-rich foods not only enhance dietary diversity; they also support smallholder farmers and contribute to local food systems and economies. However, successfully incorporating these