At UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, CGIAR will bring evidence from farms, rangelands, landscapes and watersheds into global conversations on land restoration, drought and resilience. We will use the conference to forge partnerships, strengthen advocacy and help ensure that global decisions respond to realities on the ground.
Technical solutions alone cannot stop invasive species. Lessons from India's battle with Lantana camara show that successful restoration depends on governance, collective action, landscape-scale coordination, and long-term stewardship.
Promoting soil health has become a prominent focus of agricultural policy, attracting support from scientists, farmers, environmentalists, and policymakers.
Startups and entrepreneurs are invited to apply for support to scale technology-driven circular economy solutions in Ghana's agriculture and textile sectors. Joining the challenge gives you the chance to refine, test and scale your agri-tech solution in one of West Africa’s most dynamic ecosystems.
'I realized that a healthy environment works like a jigsaw puzzle; fixing land degradation helps absorb climate carbon, which in turn improves rangelands regeneration and crop productivity, providing food for humans, livestock and wildlife and fights climate change.'
A national workshop on the restoration of the Narmada River Basin highlights the need for strong partnerships, advanced scientific tools, and community-led solutions to ensure ecological and livelihood security.
Representatives from government, research, and development organizations met in Nairobi to identify digital information gaps affecting landscape management in the Lake Victoria Basin. The CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes Science Program workshop explored how shared data systems, stakeholder engagement, and digital tools can strengthen evidence-based decision-making across one of East Africa's most important landscapes.
New investment models presented at a global livestock dialogue in Brazil demonstrate how rangeland restoration can become an attractive opportunity for private and blended finance, helping to transform livestock production into a driver of environmental recovery and economic resilience.