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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

Authors: Udo Rudiger, Agricultural Innovation Specialist, ICARDA Aymen Frija, Agricultural Economist, ICARDA Véronique Alary, Agricultural Economist, Country lead for the Initiative on Agroecology, ICARDA Zied Idoudi, Research Associate – Economics and Participatory Methods, ICARDA Innovative technologies developments set the stage for the exchange visit Since its inception in 2022, the Agroecology initiative has been collaborating with six Farmer Organizations (FO),

Strong partner leadership, better connection between value chain actors, and increased milk production among achievements A Bit of Context In Burkina Faso, agroecology has gained visibility in scientific and political debates on agriculture. However, environments conducive to the widespread implementation of agroecological practices remain limited, despite the benefits shown in several specific contexts. Research into agroecology has tended to focus

WorldFish and the University of Engineering and Management have signed an MoU to develop an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)-based decision support system Authors: Dr. Ayan Samaddar, Research Associate, WorldFish, India Prof. Subrata Saha, Professor, University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata, India Dr. Arun Padiyar P., WorldFish Lead, India Agroecological practices can effectively address the global challenges of food security, biodiversity loss, climate