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A manual covering the technicalities for setting up, implementing, and monitoring of specific innovative soil, water, and integrated pest management practices co-designed by the Agroecology Initiative partners in the agroecological living landscape (ALL) in Kiambu and Makueni Counties, Kenya. Download the protocols Located close to Nairobi in the former Central and Eastern Provinces, the two Kenya ALLs encompass humid/semi-humid highlands

To assist countries with the process of including agroecology in  National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAP), the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, Biovision Foundation, WWF International, the Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT, and the Agroecology Coalition have developed a practical tool for integrating agroecological principles and interventions into NBSAPs. “Boosting Biodiversity Action through Agroecology” provides detailed guidance and practical

Authors: Aurillia Manjella Ndiwa1, Kevin Onyango2, Peter Bolo2, Rosina Wanyama2, Christine Kiria Chege2 1 International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), East Africa Hub, Nairobi, Kenya 2Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Africa Hub, Nairobi, Kenya. Agroecology is a holistic, sustainable and integrated approach to food system transformation in the context of climate change and variability. In Kenya, under the CGIAR

Authors:  Ayan Samaddara, Meghajit Sharma Shijagurumayumb, Smitha Krishnanb, Sudharsan Maliappanc, Arun Padiyar Panemangalorea, Sarah Freedd, Shwu Jiau Teohe, Gulshan Borahc, Gopal Kumarc aWorldFish, India b Bioversity International, India c International Water Management Institute, India d International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Kenya, eWorldFish Malaysia. Key highlights: 89 representatives participated in multiple knowledge exchange workshops to explore characteristics of different types of aquatic food systems in Mandla,

Mitigating agriculture’s role in biodiversity loss is more crucial than ever. Integrated solutions are needed to transform agriculture from a primary driver of environmental degradation into a force for nature preservation and sustainable development. At an event featuring research on agriculture’s impact on biodiversity, experts discussed potential solutions for achieving better biodiversity outcomes. Partners from the World Bank and other

Insights from a webinar on Metrics, Innovations, and Perspectives for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems Agrobiodiversity – the variety and variability of plants, animals, and microorganisms used in agriculture- plays a vital role in ensuring resilient, nutritious, and sustainable food systems. As climate change and unsustainable agricultural practices threaten this diversity, CGIAR is at the forefront of efforts to conserve and sustainably

Key messages from a conference to advocate for a regional agroecology policy within the Southern African Development Community. Authors: Craig E. Murazhi, Dorcas Matangi, Taurai Zingwena, Telma Sibanda, Bolyne T. Chapeyama, Florida Benjamin, Chengetai Koza and Vimbayi G. P. Chimonyo. Worldwide the impacts of poor nutrition and food insecurity are devastating, and Southern Africa is no exception. Zimbabwe faces worsening

Authors: Ayan Samaddara, Meghajit Sharma Shijagurumayumb, Smitha Krishnanb, Sudharsan Maliappanc, Arun Padiyar Panemangalorea, Sarah Freedd, Gulshan Borahc, Gopal Kumarc aWorldFish, India b Bioversity International, India c International Water Management Institute, India d International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Kenya In India, the CGIAR Agroecology Initiative has focused on the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh. This area has undulating topography, a