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Cairo, October 16, 2024, The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Egypt (MWRI), represented by H.E. Minister Hani Sewilam, and Eng. Walid Hakiki, Head of the Planning Sector, and ICARDA, represented by Prof. Vinay Nangia, Research Team Leader Soil, Water, Agronomy, on behalf of Director General Aly Abousabaa, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to intensify cooperation and expand collaborative efforts in water

This work was made possible through the generous funding provided by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The Conservation Agriculture in Crop-Livestock Systems (CLCA) project, funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), involved National Agricultural Research and Extension Services (NARES), local decision-makers, IFAD partners, and NGOs that worked together to create decision-making processes and guide investments

Harnessing the Indigenous knowledge of smallholder farmers struggling with climate change, Community Seed Banks (CSB) are at the center of in-situ agrobiodiversity conservation and development of resilient crops in Kenya and India. Across the diverse Kenyan and Indian landscapes, a climate-smart agricultural revolution is underway, championed by the CGIAR Initiative Nature Positive Solutions (NPS), which implements nature-positive solutions-based agrifood systems supporting

Growing pulses in India is crucial for bolstering food security due to their climate resilience, pest resistance, and vital role as a protein source for nutritional security. These pulses, integral to Indian culinary traditions like dal, highlight a deep cultural connection, emphasizing their importance in the nation’s food culture. ICARDA’s Food Legume Research Platform in Amlaha has tirelessly worked for

Harnessing the Indigenous knowledge of smallholder farmers struggling with climate change, Community Seed Banks (CSB) are at the center of in-situ agrobiodiversity conservation and development of resilient crops in Kenya and India. Across the diverse Kenyan and Indian landscapes, a climate-smart agricultural revolution is underway, championed by the CGIAR Initiative Nature Positive Solutions (NPS), which implements nature-positive solutions-based agrifood systems

Given climate change and growing populations, sustainable soil management is more critical than ever to increasing food production while lowering agricultural emissions. ICARDA’s innovative approaches to soil, water, and agronomy are reshaping dryland farming, offering the potential for intensified but net-zero food production. By 2050, the global population is set to approach 10 billion people. Yet, many countries are

4th December, UNCCD COP16, Riyadh: We are thrilled to launch the CGIAR 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD), a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize agriculture to deliver food security and livelihood resilient for communities living in the world’s driest regions. Spearheaded by ICARDA and ICRISAT, the GSRD aims to transform the lives of the 2.7 billion people who call drylands

As the World marks World Water Day 2025 on March 22 under the theme “Glacier Preservation”, ICARDA highlights agrivoltaics. This innovative solution optimizes water use while enhancing dryland food and energy production.  As distinct as they may seem, glaciers and drylands have something in common: water. In abundance for the former, in paucity for the latter. Sadly, both are