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Partnership will focus on agricultural innovation and sustainable practices to boost food security.

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. Co-organized by CARD, WorldFish Cambodia, and IWMI with support from CGIAR’s Scaling for Impact (S4I), SAAF, and MFL, the dialogue highlighted how District Working Groups on Food Security and Nutrition (DWG-FSN)—including ecosystem-based sub-working groups around lakes and community fish refuges—are helping translate national strategies into local action. Participants reviewed evidence and field experience on water management, integrated rice–fish systems, wetland planning, and coordination mechanisms, and identified priorities for scaling: stronger links between district and provincial platforms, inclusive and regular convening, capacity support, and sustainable financing to advance Cambodia’s Food Systems Roadmap to 2030.

At COP30, CGIAR scientists contributed directly to the development of the Belém Adaptation Indicators under the Global Goal on Adaptation. This piece examines what the adopted indicators mean for food, land, and water systems, the role of scientific expertise in global adaptation policy, and where CGIAR’s research can support implementation beyond negotiation.

Thirteen CGIAR scientists have been selected as authors for the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report, marking the largest CGIAR contribution to an IPCC cycle to date. This blog examines the significance of this representation and its implications for global climate 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.

In Southern Africa, a seasonal forecast is more than just a map of probabilities; it is a lifeline for millions of producers.

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!