For the last two years, the CGIAR Research Initiatives Gender Equality (HER+) and Ukama Ustawi (UU) have been driving the inclusive uptake of climate-adaptive technologies in the agri-food system space in Kenya. Here we explore some of the results so far: Empowering Women in Agriculture Our collaborative research efforts lie in our commitment to gender equality and social inclusion. HER+
Angola has recently adopted AClimate as an essential tool to support public sector decision making in agriculture and food security. The platform generates specific agro-climatic information that contributes to the strategic planning and effective management of these sectors in the country. Angola has recently adopted AClimate as an essential tool to support public sector decision making in agriculture and food
Short, thick, with a reddish skin and an orange interior, the bananas Dr Beatrice Ekesa fondly remembers eating as a child have been a rarity for decades, superseded by the fruit’s more recognisable curved green or yellow form. But that’s starting to change. Today, diverse bananas of bygone times are making a comeback to Eastern Africa — not for reasons
“Food is becoming a powerful symbol of social change: a transdisciplinary arena where science, economy, society, technology and politics influence one another.” – Francesca Grazioli, Alliance Researcher on biodiversity for food and agriculture Demands for food systems transformation and greater social justice are increasing at all levels, ranging from popular protests to international negotiations. Policies are emerging; however, have we
In celebration of World Pulses Day (Feb 10th, 2024), students at the Université Evangélique en Afrique (UEA) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, recently welcomed representatives from the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT (The Alliance). The event featured engaging discussions led by Prof Rodrigue Ayagirwe (Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs), Prof Serge
A new research paper titled ‘Coupling Remote Sensing and eDNA to Monitor Environmental Impact’ published in PLOS ONE lays out a coupled approach using remote sensing and environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis to monitor projects’ environmental impact. Led by a team of experts from Spatial Informatics Group (SIG) and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, the research was carried out
In the heart of Kenya’s agricultural landscape, where the rhythm of life is dictated by the changing seasons and the whims of nature, lies a story of resilience and empowerment. It’s a tale woven by a visionary project, the Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA), aimed at fortifying farmers against the relentless impacts of climate change. AICCRA
El trabajo conjunto entre ambas entidades facilitará la transferencia tecnológica y del conocimiento científico desarrollado por la Alianza para que los instructores y técnicos del SENA los desplieguen en su interacción cotidiana con las comunidades campesinas, permitiendo que se los apropien y los apliquen para su beneficio y el de la sociedad. “Estamos muy comprometidos con el sector campesino y