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In April 2024, the Private Sector Incentives, and Investments (PSii) project of the Agroecological Transitions program convened a two-day collaborative learning and joint creation workshop at the Swiss Inn Nexus Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Building upon Ethiopia’s Agroecological policy framework, 2030 Vision, the National Food System Transformation pathway and related policies, this workshop brought together a diversity of actors

The first annual conference of the Ethiopian Landscape Restoration Platform was held from April 1-5, 2024 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The conference was hosted by the Alliance, bringing together more than 50 key stakeholders including the Vice Presidents of 16 Universities and researchers involved in landscape restoration. By: Zenebe Adimassu (Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT), Berhanu Belay (International Research

In Colombia, as in many parts of the world, a significant portion of farmers’ seeds are saved from their own harvests or obtained through informal distribution channels. These farmer-managed seed systems (FMSS) play a crucial role in ensuring food security and conserving agrobiodiversity. However, these systems face challenges from market forces, unfavorable agricultural policies, and the increasing impact of climate

Foreign direct investments (FDI) in tropical countries in extractive industries like mining, logging and fossil fuels have a long, environmentally destructive track record in tropical countries. Are FDI in food systems another extractive industry? Highlights: Foreign direct investment (FDI) in food systems are a major contributor to deforestation in tropical countries, an advanced machine learning model shows Laws requiring

Building Resilience to Enhance Food and Nutrition Security, Incomes and Health in Northern Uganda (BRENU) was a project under the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU), a program of the Government of Uganda supported by the European Union (EU). Led by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), a consortium of six partners, including the Alliance, aimed to reach 51,250

Integrating women and young people in climate action projects is crucial for enhancing resilient agriculture. This approach improves not only the livelihoods of women but also of their households and communities. According to Gender and social inclusion expert Eileen Nchanji, women are more vulnerable to climate change than their male counterparts because their livelihoods depend mainly on rainfed subsistence agriculture

After deepening key issues to implement this transformative project, a roadmap was initiated on the articulation of MADR policies with different research processes, which will allow the implementation of new technologies to strengthen the country’s production systems. To this end, the presence of the MADR’s Director of Innovation, Technological Development and Health Protection, Clarita Bustamente, was essential to strengthen collaboration

Adapting to impacts of climate change is an urgent policy priority for African nations, especially for key sectors like agriculture. According to the African Development Bank, the continent receives just $30 billion per year for climate adaptation. It needs $277 billion. Inadequate information in national adaptation policies limits the ability to channel adaptation investments where they are needed most and