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In West Africa and the Sahel, there is a productivity gap between men and women farmers because women face more challenges in accessing resources, including finance. At the same time, climate change affects women-led agricultural activities disproportionately, making them particularly vulnerable. Women play significant roles across agricultural value chains, acting as producers, processors, sellers, and consumers. With their expertise, resourcefulness

Kenya is taking significant strides in climate reporting and resilience-building by successfully submitting its first Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) under the Paris Agreement. Developed in collaboration with key stakeholders, the report outlines the country’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to climate change, and identifying areas where additional support is needed. It also highlights Kenya’s proactive efforts to address

In the 2023/24 agricultural season, Zambia grappled with a severe El Niño-induced drought, devastating over 1 million hectares of cropland. This crisis forced the President to declare a national disaster1, as maize yields plummeted by 30-40%, threatening food security for millions. “The lack of rain has devastated the agricultural sector, affecting more than one million families,” said President Hakainde Hichilema,

In Malawi, mixed farming systems are under significant strain due to a combination of challenges. Low agricultural productivity is a primary concern, driven by land degradation, declining soil health and nutrient depletion. Traditional reliance on inorganic fertilizers has proven inadequate, leading to persistent yield gaps and poor crop productivity. As crop yields fluctuate, farmers are forced to intrude on natural

In November 2024, the Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD), with support from AICCRA, held a capacity-building session in Lusaka to address challenges in GIS skills and advisory dissemination. This aimed to strengthen decision-making in agriculture amidst climate risks. In a rapidly changing climate, the ability to accurately interpret and disseminate weather and climate data is critical for decision-making. This is particularly

En el marco de las iniciativas de Equidad de Género y Transformando Mercados Alimentarios, y en colaboración con la empresa Volcafe (Molinos de Honduras) y la organización internacional Swisscontact, la Alianza de Bioversity International y el CIAT diseñó e implementó en Honduras una metodología que ayuda a empresas y a otros actores a comprender quiénes son las mujeres que participan en cadenas de suministro y

Dive into this recap on the progress of the RAMP – Research and Market Pathways program to date, as we introduce our webpage as a resource hub, share key insights from the Discover workshops, and highlight the opportunities for CGIAR scientists, scaling leaders, and agri-food industry partners to join the next phase of turning scientific discoveries into market-ready solutions, RAMP-Launch. 

Los sistemas agroforestales (SAF) se han consolidado como una estrategia clave para promover la agricultura sostenible en América Latina. Estos sistemas integran árboles de sombra, arbustos y cultivos diversos en el mismo espacio, contribuyendo no solo a la conservación de la biodiversidad y los servicios ecosistémicos, sino también al fortalecimiento de los medios de vida de los agricultores. En