Colombia BioConecta is a digital platform to promote collaboration with leading academic, scientific and environmental institutions in Valle del Cauca, Colombia, dedicated to fostering international cooperation and positive environmental impact. The platform integrates 20 institutions in one place, and its mission is to highlight the topics of conservation and study of biodiversity carried out by each of them. Cali, August
While millets were amongst the world’s first cultivated crops, production and consumption decreased during the 20th century, especially since the Green Revolution (1960s-1980s), when high-yielding grains such as wheat and rice began to dominate food systems. However, growing awareness of millets’ nutritional benefits and potentially low environmental impacts have increased interest in these grains across the world (reflected by the
Agriculture is essential for Ethiopia’s economy, contributing significantly to its GDP (32.6%). Smallholder farmers, who produce almost 95% of agricultural output, face significant challenges from climate change and variability such as irregular rainfall, temperature rises and pests. These issues reduce farm productivity, leading to food insecurity, income fluctuations, and slower economic growth. Enhancing resilience to climate change and variability risks
As the need for global climate change action and ecosystem restoration accelerates, rethinking mainstream agricultural practices is crucial. By enrichening biodiversity in the foods we eat and the farming landscapes we create, we can make key contributions to achieving global goals. An untapped resource for reaching global goals “From soil to microorganisms, bugs, plant varieties, pollinators and plenty more, agrobiodiversity
By equipping experts with in-depth understanding and skills in these areas, they can provide guidance and support to farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders in adopting sustainable practices. For example, trained experts can conduct workshops, develop tailored solutions, and provide technical assistance to farmers looking to implement climate-smart practices such as water-efficient irrigation or agroforestry systems. Their expertise can also
With ACIAR support, The University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Alliance’s Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) have reduced cooking time by 24% while preserving the crop’s iron and zinc nutritional qualities. The findings were reported during a recent review of the A$2.48 million initiative aimed at reducing the large amounts of water, fuel and time required for the preparation of common beans. The faster-cooking varieties
They have been affected by seasonal patterns of drought and famine and seasonal movements of armed pastoralists and livestock across the border. Enhancing climate resilience and developing a resource-sharing agreement (RSA) is crucial for the sustainability of these communities. According to a report by reliefweb, the situation is compounded by challenges associated with population increase and the spread of land
Authors: Marianne Gadeberg, Gracsious Maviza, and Giulia Caroli (Alliance of Bioversity & CIAT) Zambia’s Ministry of Green Economy and Environment has included climate, peace, and security perspectives in its new National Green Growth Strategy 2024-2030, adopting insights from the CGIAR Research Initiative on Climate Resilience (ClimBeR). Zambia aims to pre-empt and mitigate climate-related risks to peace and security, thereby