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Youth are vital to the future of international agricultural, rural and urban development. As both the next generation of food producers and changemakers, they hold the potential to drive innovation and sustainability across food systems and society at large. Yet, young people—particularly in rural areas—face persistent challenges, including limited access to land, finance and viable opportunities along agricultural value chains.

In Niger, children aged 9–12 became ‘mini-ministers’ in a school government promoting forgotten foods. Led by Forge Arts in 2025, this creative approach empowers youth to protect biodiversity and lead change in their communities. The student government model for promoting NUS explained  In a sunny schoolyard in Niamey, Niger, a group of primary school children stands proudly before an

CGIAR has partnered with global knowledge-driven media company, WebsEdge, to produce the With Science We Can Campaign – a multiplatform documentary campaign that will premiere at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. The CGIAR With Science We Can Campaign will serve as a unique platform to explore how we can achieve a food-secure future through scientific innovation. The campaign will consist of

Pastoral communities in the Karamoja Cluster (a region spanning Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia) are experiencing increased tensions and conflicts over water, pasture and grazing lands [1], [2], [3].   Karamoja Cluster | Photo Credits: Matteo Caravani Open data can power smarter decisions. Recognizing the critical role of open data in fostering informed decision-making, That’s why the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team

Quelimane, Mozambique (11 June 2025) — Mozambique is taking steps toward a more market-responsive approach to rice breeding, focusing on varieties that meet the needs of farmers, consumers, and the wider rice value chain. At a recent national workshop, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in partnership with the Mozambique Institute of Agricultural Research (IIAM), convened the Mozambique Rice

Authors: Dzifa Agbefu, Eric Nartey (PhD)& Susanne Bodach (PhD) International Water Management Institute The Journey Begins More than two years ago, IWMI posed a crucial question: How can we break through the barriers to scaling circular bioeconomy solutions in Ghana? The answer was not another project; it was a collective platform built on collaboration, innovation, and shared vision. On June

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (26 June 2026) — KOICA, UPLB, and IRRI came together to showcase how global partnerships and emerging omics technologies are transforming agri-food systems across Asia and beyond at the 4th KOICA-UPLB-IRRI International Conference. The event convened scientists, scholars, and development partners to explore how genomics and bioinformatics address pressing challenges in food security, environmental sustainability, and

Imagine weather information as a GPS for farmers. Without it, the journey becomes uncertain, filled with wrong turns and delays. But with it, farmers can navigate their seasons with confidence, planting at the right time, avoiding risks and reaping better harvests. In Rwanda’s Rulindo District, a hands-on capacity-building training in Rusiga Sector, Kirenge Cell, brought this concept to life.