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
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
Women are key actors in agrifood systems, participating on and off farm at different scales and across the public sector, private sector and civil society. However, there is a “dramatic imbalance” between women’s enormous and essential contributions to agrifood systems and their leadership and decision-making power. This global pattern holds true in India, where women often decision-making power than their male counterparts.
Indigenous seeds often passed down through generations, are uniquely adapted to local environmental conditions. They are more resilient to climate extremes, pests, and diseases than commercial seed varieties, making them crucial in times of changing climate and agricultural uncertainty. By preserving indigenous seeds, communities protect their biodiversity and safeguard their right to food. Local seed systems and community seed banks
As Asia’s strongest storm of 2024 ravaged parts of the region’s mainland, leaving billions in dollars in agricultural losses, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT reaffirmed its commitment to bolster research collaboration on agricultural climate resilience, particularly in typhoon-stricken Vietnam and Laos. The Alliance in Vietnam – along with the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment and three fellow CGIAR
In the face of climate change, soil degradation and food insecurity, regenerative agriculture has emerged as a transformative approach to farming. Unlike conventional methods that often focus on maximizing yields at any cost, regenerative agriculture seeks to improve soil health, enhance biodiversity and sequester carbon, all while creating sustainable financial opportunities for farmers.\ This article explores how regenerative agriculture contributes to