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As much as agriculture is blamed for being one of the primary drivers of biodiversity loss, causing deforestation, soil degradation, and climate change, agriculture, environmental and development experts are also unanimous that agriculture is also the arena where solutions must be sought. This was the resounding message from a high-level panel discussion by global leaders in agricultural research and development

To boost Ethiopia’s agricultural sector, the government launched the Agricultural Commercialization Cluster (ACC) initiative in 2019. This initiative aims to raise farmers’ incomes, expand market opportunities, enhance agro-processing, increase product volumes, and create more jobs. Smallholder farmers, however, face major challenges due to climate change. Unpredictable rainfall, frequent droughts and extreme weather events are causing crop failures, reducing incomes, and

October 29, 2024 – Lotus for Agricultural Investment & Development and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT are proud to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding – a strategic collaboration aimed at driving the growth of the agrifood and climate-tech ecosystem in Egypt and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform

Norway and USAID also announced that Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) – a pioneering impact investment group dedicated to financing and supporting African entrepreneurs while strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems across the African continent – was competitively selected as the FASA fund manager. The CGIAR Hub for Sustainable Finance (Impact SF) will be its agricultural and climate partner. I&P brings a strong track

When a peace agreement was reached in 2016 after 62 years of Colombia’s brutal conflict with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), there was much to celebrate. Guerillas laid down arms, citizens celebrated the optimistic onset of a new era of history, and both sides took action to ensure peace endured, including integrating ex-combatants into society and politics. The

On the first day of COP16, the Alliance – together with the CGIAR Genebank Initiative and the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) – hosted an official side event entitled ‘Sealing the deal on DSI Access and Benefit Sharing: a critical review of COP 16’s options from the perspective of agricultural R&D‘ to shed light in

Funded by a CAD $20 million grant from Global Affairs Canada, BRAINS focuses on integrating beans, beneficial insects, and fruit trees such as mangoes, citrus, and avocados to transform agriculture in 15 sub-Saharan African countries. The project promotes low-carbon agricultural practices and climate resilience, particularly for women and youth farmers. By facilitating the adoption of participatory climate-smart technologies, BRAINS seeks

The event, organized under the Ukama Ustawi Initiative in Ethiopia, showcased the benefits of SSFR in enhancing maize yields and improving soil health. Participants – including farmers, development agents, researchers, and government officials – observed first hand the positive impact of SSFR on crop productivity. The success of the field day is expected to encourage more farmers in the Abeshge