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At the 2022 COP-15 meeting,  signatories of the Convention on Biological Diversity reached a new agreement called the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which contained provisions to establish a separate, multilateral benefit-sharing mechanism for the use of “digital sequence information” (DSI), that is, the biological data associated with, or derived from, genetic resources such as nucleotide sequences and epigenetic, protein, and

From being drivers of accelerated change to embracing the empowerment that such change entails, people are inarguably central in every development initiative. But more than halfway to the 2030 Agenda, recent evidence shows the world is lagging in its goal to achieve gender equality [PDF], displacing women to further disadvantage amid persistent and interlinked health, climate and humanitarian global crises.

These new materials exhibit high iron and zinc content, along with tolerance to drought, pests, and diseases, while also delivering superior yields compared to traditional beans. The benefits of bean varieties BIO103-SGA, BIO105-SGA, and BIO109-SGA were presented to coffee growers from across the country in Chinchiná, Caldas, offering them an excellent opportunity to generate additional income by intercropping these varieties

As part of the Private Sector Incentives and Investments (PSii) project contributing to the Agroecological Transitions program for building resilient and inclusive agricultural and food systems food systems (TRANSITIONS), a fieldwork expedition in the province of Padre Abad in the Ucayali region of Peru was carried out by the research team. The fieldwork aims at examining how farmers in the Curimaná

Limited and blanket application of fertilizer is one of the main yield limiting factors of wheat in the Ethiopian highlands. Blanket recommendation of fertilizer application without considering soil, landscape, agro-ecology, and specific season leads to lower production and inefficient productivity. To address this problem, the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT has designed a site-specific and season-smart agroadvisory system called NextGen

The global agricultural sector and food systems face numerous challenges due to the rapidly changing landscape, including an increasing global population, climate change, and the irresponsible use of natural resources. Embracing innovation in our agri-food sector is key to a sustainable, healthy, and prosperous future. From precision farming to disease and drought-resistant plants, to food-tech and nutraceuticals, there are multiple

Rome, 31 October 2023 – CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP) – an initiative powered by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT of CGIAR – and LVenture Group announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to co-design and execute initiatives aimed at scouting, accelerating, and funding early-stage agri-food and climate-tech innovations. The global agricultural sector and food systems

Trust in science is a profound and complex issue with far-reaching consequences. It influences not only how scientists work but also shapes society’s perception of science itself. Trust in science is the driving force behind the development and implementation of evidence-based solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. It forms the foundation of science-informed policy decisions and garners society’s support