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The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT – in partnership with SoS Sahel Ethiopia, through the Diversification in East and Southern Africa (Ukama Ustawi) initiative – placed a groundbreaking focus on capacity building and market-oriented improved forage cultivation integration with land restoration efforts in the Hawassa Zuria District of the Sidama Region. The engagement exemplifies how environmental restoration and sustainable livelihoods can go

“Participatory approaches allow researchers to develop more empathetic and targeted actions that go beyond simple recommendations, creating more meaningful engagement.” – Melissa Bonilla, Alliance researcher on human-centered design How can a board game improve nutrition in rural communities, and how can home-made videos offer valuable insights into farmers’ priorities? With participatory approaches, researchers can put end users at the center

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

Among the green leaves and the sun that rises on the research campus of the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT in Colombia, there’s a tropical forage (livestock feed) that has traveled from Asia to stay. It is called Clitoria ternatea, also known as the ‘blue tea flower’ or Butterfly Pea. It is a perennial species of the legume family,

The NBSAP Day program of events facilitated in-depth discussions among policymakers, practitioners and stakeholders to address the challenges, opportunities and strategies for effective NBSAP implementation at national and local levels. Sessions covered everything from setting the context of the day, reflecting on progress since COP15, and examining how to measure progress and how to drive NBSAP implementation forward. As part

INNOVACIÓN A TRAVÉS DEL JUEGO La incorporación de PlaSA Colombia en un proyecto educativo de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Cali) fue diseñada para llevar la investigación y los datos a un entorno educativo interactivo. Esta iniciativa comenzó como parte de actividades del ecosistema “Conservación en Acción”, dentro del proyecto “Javeriana Biodiversa”, que abarca temas de sostenibilidad y biodiversidad. La innovación

PlaSA Colombia: una ventana a la complejidad de los sistemas alimentarios Desde hace varios semestres, la Universidad ICESI en Cali ha incorporado PlaSA Colombia en asignaturas como Pensamiento Sistémico en tercer semestre, Pensamiento Crítico y Sistémico en séptimo semestre de la facultad de Ingeniería Industrial y cursos electivos interdisciplinarios para más de 40 estudiantes. La plataforma permite a los estudiantes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to developing computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. AI has applications in land restoration and soil health by providing data-driven insights and precision tools that improve decision-making. By helping to restore degraded lands and enhancing soil health, AI plays a crucial role in promoting integrated landscape management and combating the effects of