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
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
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
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
Despite their vital contribution to agriculture, rural women frequently face significant barriers to accessing essential resources, including land, credit, and agricultural services. Yet they are vital to sustaining agri-food systems, particularly in the Global South. On International Day of Rural Women, we honour rural women for their invaluable contributions to advancing agriculture in the face of accelerating climate change.
CGIAR’s Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands takes center stage as we approach UNFCCC COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, and UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD) is a partner-led initiative that addresses the agri-challenges posed by climate change, desertification, and water scarcity in drylands to generate resilient livelihoods by promoting climate-smart agriculture, conserving biodiversity, enhancing