A recent mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by a delegation from CGIAR led by Mr. Aly Abousabaa, Director General of ICARDA and CGIAR Regional Director for Central and West Asia and North Africa, underscored the importance of international collaboration at COP28 in tackling climate-smart transformation in food, land, and water systems for future global food security. The delegation’s visit explored pathways for
By Dr. Anna Backhaus, ICARDA Cereals Scientist and alumnus of JIC and the WIW training program The attendance of the ICARDA members at the workshop was possible through the support of the Rosalind Franklin Women in Wheat Champions program, which is funded by The Royal Society and BBSRC, with additional funding kindly provided by PhenomUK. Three ICARDA early-career scientists attended
International Youth Day is an annual opportunity to reflect on young professionals’ contributions to shaping a sustainable future. This year’s theme, “Green Skills for Youth,” highlights the critical role of technical knowledge, values, and attitudes in enabling environmentally conscious decisions. Supporting young scientists in their professional development is a key pillar of ICARDA’s strategy to bring in fresh ideas and
In the face of intensifying climate change and increasingly variable conditions, the future of agriculture in the global drylands is at stake. ICARDA is stepping up to the challenge by refreshing its current strategy to ensure it remains relevant and fit for purpose in a fast-changing world. With its current strategy set to expire in 2026, ICARDA will review, revise,
ICARDA, Terres Inovia, and three renowned crop breeders in France, have formed an exciting alliance to enhance the genetic diversity of French lentils and chickpeas, bolstering their resilience to climate challenges and improving their nutritional value. 5th September: The new alliance between ICARDA, Terres Novia, Agri-Obtentions SA, Pro’Pulse, and Semences de Provence, is part of the Cap Protéines program’s
By Mr. Aly Abousabaa, ICARDA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director CWANA. Climate scientists have long predicted increased intensity and frequency of weather extremes, yet this year’s record-breaking heatwaves, most notably across the United States, Southern Europe, and China, took even the most cautious observers by surprise. We need to adapt our food systems to what is fast becoming a
Statement by Aly Abousabaa, Director General ICARDA, and CGIAR Regional Director, CWANA Our heartfelt condolences extend to the people of Morocco in the wake of the devastating earthquake that has rocked the nation, causing tragic loss of life and widespread destruction. In these trying times, we stand in solidarity with the people of Morocco and acknowledge the government of Morocco’s
Two field days were organized in Egypt to introduce farmers to cutting-edge multi-seed planter models and the latest integrated agronomic bundles. August 2023: ICARDA, in collaboration with Egypt’s Agriculture Research Center (ARC), organized field days to the Sids Research Station at Beni-Sueif and the experimental farmer field location in Nubaria. The technology bundles on offer encompass state-of-the-art irrigation systems, planting