Can Tho, Vietnam (October 12, 2024) –The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Department of Crop Production (DCP) organized a consultation workshop to explore the application of the PAiCE (Prioritizing Agronomy in Changing Environments) tool to the rice production sector in the Mekong River Delta (MRD) of Vietnam. Developed under the CGIAR Initiative on Excellence in Agronomy (EiA), PAiCE
For the fifteenth installment of Delta Talks, the CGIAR Initiative on Asian Mega-Deltas (AMD) and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) presented a webinar on lessons learned from a water and food systems in deltas research project. Catharien Terwisscha van Scheltinga of WUR presented the learnings from the 2 to 6 years journey of the Food Systems in Delta research work
Climate change has impacted ecosystems around the world, with many communities already experiencing severe consequences. At the virtual summit of Resilience Hub on October 8, stakeholders from diverse backgrounds came together to drive forward resilience and adaptation strategies, elevating voices from the most vulnerable and climate-affected regions. In the session, “Local Actions, Global Impact: Stories from LLA Initiatives,” Dr. Ahmad
Written by Rahel Abiy, ILRI In the fertile heart of Ethiopia’s southern region, a quiet yet powerful agricultural development is taking root. The Ukama Ustawi (UU) initiative by CGIAR is empowering farmers to improve their lives through sustainable maize-legume intercropping innovations. These practices aren’t just boosting crop yields; they’re revitalizing the land and nourishing communities. The UU initiative and the Sidama
By Adam Savelli 1, 2, Alessandra Vaselli 1, Thanh Thi Duong 1, Tuyen Huynh 1, Phuong Thi Mai Tuan 3, Mai Tuyet Truong 3 1 CIAT, on behalf of The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT (CGIAR) 2 Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) 3 National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Vietnam Ministry of Health A partnership between the CGIAR
By Mou Rani Sarker, Deepa Joshi and Sera L. Young Climate change, coupled with increasing population and urbanization, is putting immense pressure on our planet’s water resources. This is particularly true for agricultural communities, where water scarcity can have devastating consequences. To better understand and address this issue, researchers have developed a new tool called the Agricultural Water Insecurity Experience
For the sixteenth installment of Delta Talks, the CGIAR Initiative on Asian Mega-Deltas (AMD) and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) presented a webinar on the relative impacts of drought, salinity, and waterlogging on sustainable intensification in Bangladesh’s coastal polder zone. Dr. Manoranjan Mondal, scientist at the International Rice Research Institute-Bangladesh, highlighted that waterlogging, rather than salinity or drought, poses the
By Vichet Sean, WorldFish-Cambodia Rice-field fisheries (RFF) have long been a cornerstone of Cambodia’s rural landscape, sustaining both livelihoods and food security. As climate change intensifies and resource availability fluctuates, innovative approaches are needed to ensure that these systems continue to support communities effectively. In response, the CGIAR Initiative on Asian Mega-Deltas (AMD) has initiated experiments focused on enhancing the