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In 2020, Bioversity International and CIAT came together as an Alliance, united by a shared vision to sustainably transform food systems. We set our sights on research-based solutions for people to consume diverse, nutritious, and safe foods; access and benefit from agri-food markets; sustainably manage farms, forests, and landscapes; and sustainably use and safeguard agricultural biodiversity. Explore the Alliance 2024 Annual Report

KUNMING, Yunnan— Coinciding with the International Day for Biological Diversity, a global community of scholars and experts, convened by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), shared innovative solutions on the sustainable use and conservation of agrobiodiversity. The three-day event, themed “Agrobiodiversity for People and Planet”, was co-organized with the Yunnan

Smallholder farmers in Kenya are transforming their farming practices through a bundled service model by ECREA, KALRO, KMD and the county government of Nakuru. In March 2025, a donor visit in Nakuru showcased how this model boosts resilience to climate shocks. For years, smallholder farmers in Kenya have faced fragmented access to essential agricultural services. Weather and climate information

Farm mechanization is reshaping rural Tanzania, giving women and youth new tools to reduce labor, grow income, and lead community change. Beneath vast Tanzanian skies, where fields stretch like patchwork quilts of promise, a quiet revolution is taking root. It doesn’t shout—but whispers change with every turn of a wheel and every hand freed from the weight of tradition.

In November 2024, the ECREA project hosted a high-level donor review visit, providing a crucial platform to showcase progress, impact and future aspirations. The visit included a detailed presentation highlighting key achievements, challenges and opportunities for scaling climate adaptation interventions. Stakeholders shared compelling narratives of transformation, emphasizing how the initiative has directly empowered farming communities. A field visit to

In February 2025, a delegation from the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT conducted a mission in Côte d’Ivoire to kick-off the Sustainable Cocoa Value Chain Programme in West Africa. Funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), under the framework of the Piano Mattei per l’Africa, this initiative aims to support local governments in

In February 2025, a delegation from the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT conducted a mission in Guinea to kick-off the Sustainable Cocoa Value Chain Programme in West Africa. Funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), under the framework of the Piano Mattei per l’Africa, this initiative aims to support local governments in designing

China is well positioned to conserve underutilized crops, according to the findings of the Agrobiodiversity Index. Significant progress has been made throughout the years that involve supporting local seed systems, in-situ conservation, and access and benefit sharing – providing evidence to create robust policies and strategies. Balancing development while conserving rich biodiversity resources is a challenge faced by many countries