News Overview

Seven days in Moroto for the 11th Karamoja Cultural Event (KCE) 2026 reveal how culture, dialogue and community-led action are shaping a more peaceful and resilient future for the Ateker people.

Through research, policy engagement, and collaborative action, ILRI, Lukenya University and EdSource Africa are helping reposition Africa's drylands from landscapes of vulnerability to frontiers of resilience, innovation, and investment.

CGIAR scientists and partners will join Tropentag 2026 in Göttingen, Germany, to share research and solutions on multifunctional agro-ecosystems, climate resilience, landscape restoration, food systems and sustainable livelihoods.

A major international push to accelerate agricultural innovation across the Global South took centre stage in New Delhi today, as the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation was commemorated amid mounting climate, water and food-security pressures across the world’s drylands.

At UNCCD COP17, CGIAR-led discussions highlighted the need to move beyond commitments toward implementation. This article explores key COP17 outcomes and what they mean for CGIAR's Multifunctional Landscapes Science Program, from rangelands and drought resilience to restoration finance and landscape-scale action.

The first webinar in the CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes Science Program series explored how stronger water governance, integrated planning and practical innovation can help landscapes prepare for and respond to drought before crises occur.

In Mbire, Zimbabwe, more than 500 people gathered to celebrate indigenous seeds, traditional foods and local knowledge. The Mbire Good Food and Seed Festival highlighted the importance of safeguarding crop diversity, strengthening resilient food systems and preserving cultural heritage for future generations.