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Reflections on “Deepening the Development of the Zimbabwe Agroecology Knowledge Network (Zim AEKN)” engagement” The Zimbabwe Agroecology Knowledge Network (Zim AEKN) has quickly established itself as a platform for uniting universities, researchers, farmers, civil society, and policymakers around transforming food and land systems. At its recent workshop in Harare, participants highlighted soil health, indigenous crops and livestock, and seed systems

Ponds as a Lifeline in Mandla Mandla, in central India, is a land of contrasts, riverside banks, rolling hills, and drought-prone uplands shape its unique landscape. This undulating terrain provides an ecological setting where both seasonal and perennial farm ponds are part of the village fabric. For many communities here, ponds are more than just water bodies; they represent food

For many Pacific countries, access to locally available, diverse, and nutritious foods remains an uphill battle. With rising sea levels and frequent cyclones on one hand and transport and infrastructure limitations on the other, nations like Solomon Islands and Vanuatu are grappling with malnutrition. The persistent burden of undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overnutrition underscores the need for rural communities to

Agriculture sustains humanity, but it also leaves a growing ecological footprint. Alongside climate change, agricultural pollution is now responsible for an estimated 14% of global biodiversity loss. This hidden crisis is reshaping ecosystems, water resources, and even human health; often in ways that remain unrecognized in policy and practice. The 8th International Farming System Design Conference (FSD8), held in Paris

Empowering women in decision-making is not just a matter of human rights; it is a key driver of sustainable development.

In an effort to build a more connected and intelligent global agricultural research ecosystem, CGIAR convened a Data Harmonization Workshop from June 17–20, 2025, at CIMMYT headquarters in Texcoco, Mexico. The primary goal of the workshop was to develop a practical framework for making data across all CGIAR Centers FAIR—Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. This effort is driven by increased

Our team spent a month in four rural Guatemalan communities to understand how climate extremes deepen existing hardships and shape decisions to migrate. These communities face some of the country’s highest rates of irregular migration to the U.S., compounded by climate risks and security challenges.

Government-led policies are propelling Odisha’s journey toward nutrition-sensitive agriculture  Edited by Ankita Tiwari  India’s nutrition challenge India, despite being one of the world’s largest producers of rice, continues to grapple with serious nutrition challenges. According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), 36% of children under five are stunted, 19% are wasted, and 32% are underweight. Anaemia is rising