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Held online, Demo Day brought together 127 attendees, comprising a diverse group of industry experts, public sector representatives, investors, venture capitalists, agribusinesses, research organizations, universities and agri-tech enthusiasts. The event kicked off with opening remarks of esteemed speakers, Professor Amr Farouk (Academy of Scientific Research and Technology), Dr. Michael Baum (ICARDA/CGIAR), and Dr. Maha Al-Zu’bi (IWMI/CGIAR), who underscored the critical

ShambaShield is a CGIAR project that seeks to bridge the gap between agro-advisories and financial services through design research, integrating existing innovations into a cohesive, user-centered framework. This initiative goes beyond addressing farmers’ needs—it examines the broader ecosystem of agricultural practices, financial systems, and climate resilience to uncover opportunities for effective collaboration and bundling of solutions. By applying design research

The Climate Smart Agriculture Investment Plan (CSAIP) of Senegal represents an ambitious initiative to address the challenges of climate change. In the context of an agricultural sector highly vulnerable to climatic hazards such as droughts, floods, and soil degradation, the CSAIP seeks to transform agriculture into a benchmark of resilience and sustainability, setting the standard for adaptive and sustainable practices.

Los servicios climáticos como los bienes públicos se co-diseñan en Guatemala con entidades del sector agroalimentario para impulsar la resiliencia agrícola. 1. Introducción: La urgente necesidad de transformación digital en la agricultura En palabras de la Red de Políticas Públicas y Desarrollo Rural de Latinoamérica y el Caribe (Red PP-AL) “la transición digital en el sector agropecuario de América Latina

As the “Building Resilience to Enhance Food and Nutrition Security, Incomes, and Health in Northern Uganda” (BRENU) project reached its conclusion, the need to sustain the nutrition and health lessons and improvements achieved became paramount. To address this, the Alliance, in collaboration with its partners, harnessed an opportunity that led to the establishment and orientation of Parish Nutrition Coordination Committees

The ZARI Delegation visited the Alliance’s offices on November 20th 2024, discussing the potential for collaboration in bean breeding, seed systems and technology transfer, a vital area for improving food security and nutrition in Tanzania. Both teams exchanged insights on the latest advancements in breeding technologies, emphasizing the importance of developing high-yielding, climate-resilient bean varieties and highly nutritious beans tailored

A major step in the development of resilient guinea grass – a cornerstone in the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT’s tropical forages breeding program – has been reached with the release of the crop’s reference genome. It was sequenced by Corteva Agriscience using combined Pacbio HiFi, Bionano and Hi-C sequencing technologies and funded by Crops to End Hunger

Saint Lucia, a Caribbean island renowned for its lush volcanic landscapes and vibrant culture, is also highly exposed to climate change. Spanning 617 square kilometers, this tropical paradise faces rising temperatures and more frequent extreme weather events. These challenges put its agriculture, water resources, and biodiversity under pressure. However, these challenges also bring an opportunity that has yet to be