The Emerald Forest Reserve (EFR), located in Ikoyi-Osun, Osun State, Nigeria, has been officially designated a global Key Biodiversity Area (KBA), following years of rigorous, IITA Forest Center–led scientific research and biodiversity monitoring contribution.
Poor diets are now the leading global risk factor for chronic disease. A new policy note from IFPRI, CGIAR’s TAFSSA initiative, and MSSRF unpacks what’s driving India’s cereal-heavy, increasingly ultra-processed diets, and lays out practical, evidence-based actions to shift the food environment.
IFPRI and Mercy Corps researchers will share more insights on graduation models in fragile contexts, with reflections from a panel of experts, at a policy seminar on January 21, 2026—both in person at our Washington, D.C. office and online. Join us for the discussion!
In Cambodia, where rice is life, climate change is shaking the foundation. Intensifying droughts, falling prices, and unpredictable rainfall means the monoculture model is breaking down. Integrated rice-field pond systems (RFP) appear to be a solution, as successfully piloted under the CGIAR–Asian Mega Delta initiative.
In Southern Africa, a seasonal forecast is more than just a map of probabilities; it is a lifeline for millions of producers.
On 18 December 2025, an inter-provincial workshop in Prey Veng, Cambodia brought together 83 stakeholders from government, research, communities, and development partners to share lessons from district-led food systems governance.
Across Nepal’s diverse landscapes, farmers and partners are testing maize innovations that improve yields, resilience, and livelihoods, but the biggest challenge is moving from local wins to sustainable scale. Scaling for Impact (S4I) program is helping to build structured pathways that connect proven research with markets, investment, and policy.
Addressing the intersecting challenges of climate change, conflict and inequality in the MENA region requires more than isolated interventions - it demands coordinated, evidence-driven action. A gender-responsive learning agenda offers a critical opportunity to align research, policy, and practice, amplify women’s voices and invest in solutions that work at scale.