The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Paddy Rice Research Group of the Global Research Alliance co-organized a webinar that aimed to share the success story and lessons learned from the development and implementation of Rice Activity Monitoring and Reporting System (RiceMoRe) in Vietnam, as well as to explore opportunities to support other countries in the SEA region. The
On November 26, 2024, WorldFish, in collaboration with the International Water Management Institute, the Council for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD), and Cambodia Development Resource Institute, held a National Dialogue on Integrated Decentralized Food System Governance, Food Security, and Nutrition. The event, held at the Council of Ministers in Phnom Penh, aimed to improve agri-food systems in the Cambodian Mekong
Dhaka, Bangladesh, 24 November 2024 – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS), in collaboration, launched Climate-Smart Mapping and Adaptation Planning (CS-MAP) on November 24, 2024, at the BARC Auditorium in Farmgate, Dhaka. As part of the CGIAR Initiative on Asian Mega-Deltas, CS-MAP aims to enhance food security and climate resilience
Coastal polders in Bangladesh are crucial for the food security and livelihoods of millions. However, coastal farmers face significant challenges from climate change, including complex water management issues. To address these challenges, Water Management Groups were formed under the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) to involve farmers and other local stakeholders. Unfortunately, many of these groups are currently inactive due
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
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 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
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