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In recent years, the Colombian cattle sector has faced significant challenges in transforming its traditional extensive systems to sustainable practices that can mitigate environmental harm and adapt to climate change. Cattle farming is a cornerstone of Colombia’s agricultural economy, but its environmental impact—especially in terms of deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions—has raised concerns. In response to these challenges, the Colombian

In response to growing climate change effects, smallholder bean farmers in Kenya’s Bomet and Homabay counties are using novel and sustainable agricultural techniques to boost resilience and production. By including helpful insects like bees and diversifying their fields with fruit trees (mangoes, avocados, and oranges), these farmers are mitigating the negative impacts of erratic weather patterns, fostering biodiversity, and enhancing

Climate change is becoming a driver of internal migration in Sub-Saharan Africa, with the World Bank’s Groundswell Report predicting at least 86 million climate migrants. In 2024, CGIAR FOCUS Climate Security in partnership with Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), and the Climate and Migration Network (CMARN), launched the Africa Climate Mobility Academy to promote high-quality research on climate, peace, and

Gender equality has never been more important. Thirty years after the Beijing Declaration, a landmark United Nations resolution to promote gender equality, progress on women’s rights and empowerment has been uneven, and gains made toward gender equality remain fragile. Bold, imaginative and evidence-driven commitment to equitable food systems is more critical now than ever before as climate change, conflict, and

Durante cuatro años, la Alianza Bioversity y CIAT lideró la ejecución del componente de Innovación tecnológica del proyecto Rutas PDET. En el caso de Caquetá, este esfuerzo estuvo enfocado al fortalecimiento de la cadena productiva de lácteos mediante la implementación de seis paquetes tecnológicos, espacios de diálogo, colaboración con actores claves del sector, capacitaciones y talleres técnicos y de género,

This momentous event signifies a transformative step in Uganda’s agricultural biotechnology landscape. The newly inaugurated tissue culture laboratory will serve as a cornerstone in advancing banana production research across Eastern Africa. The facility, funded by the Government of Uganda, is poised to fast-track the development of disease-resistant and climate-resilient banana varieties, addressing the most pressing challenges facing banana farmers in

As part of the Colombia Agroalimentaria Sostenible project, on March 7, the city of Pereira hosted an important workshop on capacity building for agroclimatic information management. This initiative brought together 10 rural youth, 10 representatives of women’s organizations, and 16 representatives of local organizations, coming from 26 municipalities across 14 departments in the country. This workshop marked the beginning of a

Esta iniciativa, realizada en el marco del proyecto Colombia Agroalimentaria Sostenible, tuvo como objetivo integrar el conocimiento tradicional con prácticas innovadoras, fomentando una visión inclusiva que reconoce las dimensiones sociales y de género. A lo largo del proceso, se compartieron experiencias locales que aportan soluciones para enfrentar el cambio climático, destacando la capacidad adaptativa y el ingenio de las comunidades