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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,

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

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

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

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

A Reflection by Sarah Freed , Co-lead of the Area of Work on Gender, Youth and Social Inclusion at the Multifunctional Landscapes Science Program Sarah Freed, a transdisciplinary action researcher at the Alliance Bioversity – CIAT and co-lead of the Area of Work on Gender, Youth and Social Inclusion at the Multifunctional Landscapes Science Program )MFL SP)  presented  CGIAR’s systems

The CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes (MFL) Science Program envisions landscapes that are biodiverse, productive, resilient, and low in emissions. In the 2025 season, the program is actively implementing interventions in several countries, building upon the work and successes of previous CGIAR Initiatives including Agroecology, Nature Positive Solutions, Work Package 3 of the Livestock and Climate Initiative, and the Environmental Health and