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CGIAR INITIATIVES Fruit and Vegetables for Sustainable Healthy Diets (FRESH) Primary Impact Area Environmental health & biodiversity Related Impact Areas

CGIAR INITIATIVES Sustainable Healthy Diets Primary Impact Area Nutrition, health & food security Related Impact Areas

Gathered in Nairobi on 31 March and 1 April 2025, approximately thirty key actors in the Beans for Women Empowerment (B4WE) initiative mapped a new course for Eastern DRC’s bean value chain. The retreat set four priorities: widen the supply of biofortified seeds, accelerate agronomic and digital innovation, deepen women’s economic power, and weave conflict sensitivity throughout field operations

Amidst the challenges of drought, climate change, conflicts, and other shocks that significantly impact food security and livelihoods globally, the importance of early and anticipatory action has gained significant traction. This is particularly crucial in aiding pastoral communities in preparing for crises, underscoring the vital role of early warning systems in enhancing resilience. During the CGIAR Science Week at the

In Mali, the climate crisis is visible in the fields, markets, and public budgets. Decreasing yields, rising prices, and unpredictable seasons place family farms under constant strain. To respond to this triple environmental, economic, and social emergency, the Alliance Bioversity International & CIAT reactivated the Climate-Smart Agriculture Coordination Framework (CCASA) on February 26, 2025. Public institutions, universities, farmers’ organizations, the private sector, and

Four minutes to present. Five more minutes to answer questions. Only one chance to convince the jury. So began the Demo Day of CircularEconomy4Colombia, on March 11 at the EAN University in Bogota. Representatives of ten startups that are committed to transforming ‘waste’ into opportunities took the stage to present their ideas in a Shark Tank-type format. There were no

Vihiga County has adopted a new Agroecology Policy, marking a major step towards sustainable food systems through local leadership, farmer participation and science-backed practices, with support from the Alliance of Bioversity International and partners. Vihiga County has officially launched its Agroecology Policy, achieving a key milestone towards promoting sustainable food systems. As farmers in the county face growing pressure from

On 10 April 2025, global experts gathered at the CGIAR Science Week with a shared purpose: to explore how digital transformation can revolutionize agriculture in the face of growing global challenges. From artificial intelligence (AI) and real-time data pipelines to farmer-first innovations, CGIAR Accelerator on Digital Transformation Strategy Dialogue showcased bold ideas and concrete actions to future-proof food, land, and