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The International Rangelands Congress is held every four years to promote the interchange of scientific and technical information on all aspects of rangelands: research, planning, development, management, extension, education and training. Its most recent gathering in Adelaide, Australia in early July 2025 was a welcome opportunity to get feedback from the good and the great of rangelands science and practice

The Netherlands (NL) – CGIAR research programme contributes to transformational change in agriculture around the world by advancing food system knowledge and joint public and private innovation. The programme is part of the strategic partnership between the Government of the Netherlands and CGIAR, now entering its second phase (2024–2030), focuses on advancing sustainable food systems knowledge, objectives which are also key to

Thriving Landscapes, Vibrant Futures Blog 3 of 4 Achieving socio-ecological gains at the landscape level requires coherent policies and robust institutions. Recognizing this, CGIAR’s Multifunctional Landscapes Science Program (MFL SP) collaborates with partners to align policies and strengthen institutions at sub-national, national and regional levels. The program builds on previous CGIAR and partner innovations in the policy arena, co-generating evidence

Driven by the AL-INVEST Verde Program and funded by the EU, the EU-Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Agri-Food Dialogue was launched as a technical exchange platform between the two regions. The initiative aims to foster mutual learning, the articulation of good practices and the co-design of solutions that support the sustainable transition of the cattle sector. The second EU–LAC Agri-Food

Driven by the AL-INVEST Verde Program and funded by the EU, the EU-Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Agri-Food Dialogue was launched as a technical exchange platform between the two regions. The initiative aims to foster mutual learning, the articulation of good practices and the co-design of solutions that support the sustainable transition of the cattle sector. The second EU–LAC Agri-Food

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,

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,

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