On 20 December 2024, the CGIAR Initiative on One Health organized a closing meeting on zoonotic diseases in Lao Cai Province, Vietnam, with the participation of 40 delegates representing state agencies, research institutes, international organizations and project partners. The meeting was held to share the findings of the initiative’s research in Vietnam on using One Health approach to prevent and
On 30 December 2024, the Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the International Livestock Research Institute held a consultation meeting to review the results of the CGIAR One Health Initiative as part of its project completion process. Read the full article in the Vietnam Agriculture newspaper Photo: Stall owners watch over their pork and beef stock in a
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with seven Ethiopian universities: Adigrat, Aksum, Ambo, Bonga, Jimma, Mekele and Raya. This collaboration will boost the integration of academic research with practical applications to enhance the productivity and sustainability of Ethiopia’s dairy sector in the next five years. The universities will play a crucial role by offering
The Ethiopian landscape, a tapestry of rolling highlands and vast pastoral plains, has long echoed with the sounds of livestock. For generations, these animals have been the lifeblood of rural communities, providing sustenance, income, and a connection to the land. However, farmers face significant challenges, including climate change, disease, and limited resources. Globally, traditional extension approaches have often struggled to
As part of efforts to enhance sustainable access to livestock inputs and services, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and partners in Tanzania are collaborating to equip youth and women with entrepreneurial skills and digital tool kits. The objective is to establish anchors for more widespread benefits across society. Under the CGIAR Initiative on Sustainable Animal Productivity (SAPLING), the institute,
Nigeria boasts one of the largest livestock populations in Africa, significantly contributing to its agricultural gross domestic product. However, the crucial pastoral production system which encompasses millions of pastoralists faces significant challenges due to climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, desertification, and extreme weather events are threatening livelihoods and food security. The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) held a one-day
On 5–6 December 2024, CGIAR and French institutions gathered in Paris to forge a new path for collaboration in agriculture and health. Co-organized by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), the workshop, titled ‘Advancing CGIAR – France Partnership in CGIAR Action Area: Resilient Agri-Food Systems’, convened experts and stakeholders committed
In the arid landscapes of Isiolo County in the upper Eastern region of Kenya, managing rangeland resources is more than a necessity—it’s the key to survival for the region’s pastoralist communities. But effective resource management requires an understanding that reaches beyond the terrain, one that captures the insights, histories, and wisdom of the people who know these lands best. A