The world’s biodiversity goals will only be achieved if science, policy, and implementation move together and fast. With less than five years remaining to 2030, when the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) is expected to deliver measurable outcomes, the coming period will be decisive. Hopefully, this time the world has learned from the shortcomings of past targets, such as the
As the world grapples with intensifying climate shocks, the challenge of managing water for agriculture has never been greater. Erratic rainfall, shrinking aquifers, and unsustainable land use are stretching ecosystems and livelihoods to their limits. Yet amid this mounting crisis, scientists and policymakers are finding hope in data — and in a new generation of digital tools designed to make
In October 2025, conservationists, policymakers and academics gathered in Abu Dhabi for IUCN’s World Conservation Congress, to establish a 20-year Strategic Vision for nature conservation, titled “United for Nature”. This vision aims to ensure that societies around the world conserve nature’s integrity and diversity, use natural resources equitably and build a just and nature-positive future for all. An important part
By Murillo Adelaida Leon As the world’s biodiversity losses continue, the need for evidence-based action and cross-sector collaboration has never been more urgent. Biodiversity is fundamental to building climate-resilient, sustainable food, land, and water systems, and to maintain the ecological functions that sustain human well-being. This week, the 27th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice
From October 21–23, CGIAR will join global partners in Des Moines, Iowa for the 2025 Borlaug Dialogue, hosted by the World Food Prize Foundation. This year’s theme, “SOILutions for Security,” highlights soil as a living system that underpins food and nutrition security. It underscores the foundational role that healthy soil and agriculture play in sustaining global stability. The focus on
As part of the Tropentag 2025 conference, a pivotal workshop on 10 September 2025 will bring together a diverse coalition of international experts to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: reconciling the changing use of land with the health of our planet. The session from 09:00 – 12:00 (CEST), titled “Enhancing tropical landscape multifunctionality, resilience, adaptability
As part of the Tropentag 2025 conference, a pivotal workshop on 10 September 2025 will bring together a diverse coalition of international experts to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: reconciling the changing use of land with the health of our planet. The session from 09:00 – 12:00 (CEST), titled “Enhancing tropical landscape multifunctionality, resilience, adaptability
When we think of schools, we often imagine classrooms, textbooks, and examinations. Yet, schools hold untapped potential to serve as mini-Living Labs for sustainable food system transformation, bridging the gap between ecological farming, ecosystem restoration, and community resilience. Recent co‑design workshops in what we refer to as the Lower Eastern Integrated Landscape (LEILA) reinforced this vision by bringing together educators,