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Soil degradation from deforestation, erosion and chemical fertilizer overuse has decreased soil fertility in Kenya. To design targeted nature-based soil restoration and management interventions, the CGIAR Initiative on Nature-Positive Solutions tests soils and recommends wider implementation of soil analysis to underpin efforts to increase farm productivity. Story and photos by Rachel Kibui, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT Special Thanks

In 2023, the Initiative amply demonstrated the value of the foundation it established in 2022 for developing and evaluating agroecology innovations under diverse conditions. This consists of 11 distinct territories, referred to as Agroecology Living Landscapes (ALLs), in eight countries (with the addition of Senegal) as well as analyses of prevailing conditions and promising opportunities, which have informed participatory selection

Since the Initiative began two years ago, food system actors in target territories have shown strong commitment to co-development. Partners have helped strengthen farmers’ agency and influence local institutional arrangements, business models, and policies. See our list of partners. Illustration: Network of main partners by partner type and country. In 2023, the Initiative forged partnerships with a total of 67

In 2023, the Initiative is reporting 233 results, 16 innovation developments, 5 innovation uses, 3 policy changes, and 105 knowledge products (CGIAR dashboard, 3/6/2024). In 72 capacity-sharing activities, 766 participants– the majority women (462) — mostly focused on agroecology practices selected by ALL members.   These results align with the CGIAR Results Framework and the Initiative’s theory of change. Further

Country-specific research progress is steadily unfolding in the eight countries and their ALLs, with 16 innovation developments, five innovation uses, and three policy changes reported in 2023. Click on the country names below to know more or read our brochure The Agroecology Transition: Different pathways to a single destination – Eight country experiences.  Burkina Faso In Burkina Faso, the pathway

Being one of the 16 megadiverse nations, Peru houses 70% of the world’s biodiversity. Its abundant variety of flora and fauna plays a crucial role in the development and prosperity of its people. The Regional Government of Ucayali (GOREU) has denominated the Aguaytía basin (see map) as an Agroforestry Corridor with great potential for designing and scaling agroecological innovations and

Validation, innovations, and research gaps Authors: Beatrice Adoyo (CIFOR-ICRAF), Hezekiah Korir (IITA), Peter Bolo (Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT), Anne Kuria (CIFOR-ICRAF), Pius Gumo (IITA), Lisa Fuchs (Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT). Embracing and implementing innovative agricultural practices to achieve food security while preserving ecosystem integrity continues to be a key priority for many agrifood actors – including

Perú, una de las 16 naciones megadiversas, alberga el 70% de la biodiversidad mundial. Su abundante variedad de flora y fauna desempeña un papel crucial en el desarrollo y la prosperidad de su población. El Gobierno Regional de Ucayali (GOREU) ha denominado la cuenca del Aguaytía (ver mapa) como un Corredor Agroforestal con gran potencial para diseñar y escalar innovaciones