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by Danica Louise C. Sembrano IRRI researchers link food availability and access as key factors influencing diet, nutrition, and health in rural food environments of low- and middle-income countries. This calls for interventions focused on reducing unhealthy food options and making nutritious foods more available and accessible. Behind every meal is a food environment—homes, schools, workplaces, neighborhoods —spaces where various

A new CGIAR Insight to Impact Policy Champions Network recently met to deliberate on what needs to change for food systems science to better align with, respond to, and inform global, regional, and national policies. There is a stark gap between science and policy, and it is hampering progress on hunger, poverty, inequality, climate change, and environmental degradation. Policymakers driving

Through training delivered in collaboration with partners—including ‘Union Pour L’emancipation de la Femme Autochtone’ (UEFA), ‘Initiative des Femmes Pour la Promotion de la Paix et le Developpment’ (IFPPD), and the ‘Beans for Women Empowerment’ (B4WE) project in Eastern DRC, funded by Global Affairs Canada—Mrs. Furaha (a farmer and mother of four) broke the cycle of inequality and violence that had long affected her household.

A new initiative is set to empower Pakistan’s agrifood micro, small and medium enterprises and financial institutions by providing tailored climate risk financing solutions, enabling them to adapt to climate challenges and de-risk investments in the agrifood sector. A cycle of climate risks  Pakistan’s agricultural sector stands at the frontline of the climate crisis, with escalating cycles of drought

Colombia’s southwestern region known as the ‘Macizo Colombiano’ is a treasure trove of biodiversity and a source of livelihoods for millions of people. There, an international partnership is joining efforts to strengthen the relationship between environmental conservation and food security. With the support of the Irish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is leading EPINER, a

Nairobi, Kenya, 14 April 2025 – With food systems under strain from climate change, conflict, biodiversity loss, and hunger, CGIAR has launched its inaugural flagship report, Insight to Impact: A Decision-Maker’s Guide to Navigating Food System Science at CGIAR Science Week in Nairobi, Kenya. The new report hand-selects data and innovations from among decades of research. It presents science as

This op-ed by Eliud Kiplimo Kireger, Director General of Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), was first published by the Nation. With droughts, rising food imports and youth unemployment on the rise, how can Kenya chart a new agricultural path? For over 50 years, agricultural development in the country has largely depended on external aid. This support has been instrumental in

11th April, Nairobi, Kenya: After a remarkable week of science, innovation, and cementing of partnerships, CGIAR’s inaugural Science Week wrapped up at the official closing ceremony led by Ismahane Elouafi, Executive Managing Director, CGIAR, and Eliud Kireger, Director General, Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO). “Over the past days, we’ve explored groundbreaking research, forged new collaborations, and reaffirmed our