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From energy geopolitics to climate equity, this year’s International Network on African Energy Transition (INAET) conference delivered a powerful convergence of ideas, perspectives, and momentum. Held in Nairobi, the gathering brought together policymakers, private sector leaders, researchers, and development partners to explore how Africa can shape the energy transition on its own terms. For the CGIAR Climate Security team of

From April 7–12, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya, became the epicenter of global agricultural innovation as CGIAR, together with the Kenyan Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), launched CGIAR’s first-ever Science Week. ICARDA was proud to be at the heart of it all. In the face of escalating hunger, malnutrition, and the deepening climate crisis, CGIAR Science Week offered more than dialogue;

Professor Robert Darko Osei: A Leading Voice in Development Economics Joins SPIA Since the beginning of the second quarter of 2025, Professor Robert Darko Osei will be the 8th member of the SPIA Panel. He stands out as one of Ghana’s most notable economists, with a distinguished career spanning research, academia, and policy engagement. He is currently a Professor of

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