On Friday, August 5th, 2025, the Adaptation Atlas Data Storytelling Challenge officially launched on Zindi, marking a bold step toward reimagining how climate data can be transformed into knowledge that directly strengthens the resilience of African farmers.
In the lean seasons, stored food supplies are low and food prices rise. Seasonal availability calendars reveal that lean seasons are actually a peak season for many vegetable species. Creative use of vegetables as essential rather than secondary foods could be a solution for diversifying diets. What to do when local food stocks are depleted? In Africa, periods of food
AgriLLM is a pioneering initiative that harnesses the power of large language models (LLMs) to accelerate digital transformation in agriculture. By integrating artificial intelligence with agricultural expertise. AgriLLM aims to empower farmers, extension agents, researchers, and policymakers with context-aware, multilingual, and user-friendly tools. As part of this journey, DTA and IRRI organized two writeshops: a virtual session on 25 April
At Stockholm Food Forum 2025, a side event will spotlight how regenerative agriculture, and agroecology can reshape food systems to deliver for both people and the planet. By restoring soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and reducing emissions, these approaches go beyond sustainability and aim to strengthen rural livelihoods and make diverse, nutrient-rich foods more accessible and affordable. The session will bring
At 4 a.m. in Xöconilaj , women gather in the dark with plastic tubs balanced on their hips, waiting their turn at the only well still holding water. By 6 a.m., the well will run dry. Twenty years ago, there were several rivers where the women could draw water. Now, they walk for hours with their children to wash clothes,
India’s water systems are under increasing pressure from widespread over-exploitation by agriculture, which consumes 80% of the country’s fresh water.
In September 2025, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) showcased its latest innovations and strategies at Tropentag 2025 conference in Bonn (Germany) under the theme “IITA Innovating for Resilience and Impact: Scaling Solutions for Sustainable African Agriculture.” The event featured IITA expert presentations addressing critical challenges African agriculture faces from climate change, pests, soil degradation, and the urgent need
The Alliance and Save the Children: partners for a sustainable and inclusive cocoa sector in West Africa On September 18, 2025, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT’s country team had the privilege of participating in the Accountability Day organized by Save the Children Côte d’Ivoire. On this occasion, Save the Children presented the main results achieved within the