Author: Daniela Arce Gómez, Communications Coordinator, Climate Action Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) at the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT, and regional communications focal point for CGIAR scaling for impact program in LAC In May 2025, various CGIAR research centers led a series of three regional dialogues on Scaling for Impact (S4I) with strategic partners in Latin America
Sunday is World Oceans Day. On Monday, the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) begins in Nice, France, where global leaders will focus on protecting the ocean. But who is talking about feeding people? At WorldFish and CGIAR, we are bringing a clear message to UNOC3. The ocean does not just need protection, it must be recognized as a vital source of
Nairobi, 6 June 2025 (IITA) – World Pest Day is observed on June 6th to raise awareness about the impact of pests on human health, food, and the environment and the role of R&D in combating pests. Plant pests and diseases cause up to 40 percent of crop losses annually, amounting to around US$220 billion, disproportionately affecting Low- and Middle-Income
By: Hailemariam Ayalew, Faith Kimaiyo, Sally Kimathi, Michael Keenan, and Clemens Breisinger Fertilizer subsidies have played a prominent role in Kenya’s agricultural policy since 2007, helping farmers reduce production costs and improve yields. From early programs like the National Accelerated Agricultural Input Access Program (NAAIAP) to the current National Fertilizer Subsidy Program (NFSP), the government has invested heavily to
By Kalle Hirvonen and Olli-Pekka Kuusela June 6, 2025 As global temperatures rise and climate-related disasters become more frequent, the need to adapt is rapidly increasing. That need for adaptation—from adjusting farming practices to diversifying livelihoods and strengthening infrastructure—is most acute in vulnerable low- and middle-income countries such as Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Haiti and Viet Nam. Despite contributing a negligible share of historical global
“This collaboration has been driving climate action in agriculture since 2015, aiming to transform agri-food systems in Latin America and the Caribbean.” In 2012, the idea of creating a regional mechanism to promote the exchange of practices and foster collaboration in agriculture to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean began to
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is an outstanding example of countries coming together to address an issue that affects us all. It provides a vital backup for genebanks which conserve, study and share crop diversity. In simple terms, the vault – run by the Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture and Food, the Nordic Genetic Resource Centre and the Crop Trust –
As Africa strives to nourish its growing population, the challenge extends beyond simply producing more food. It is about producing sustainably. Through its groundbreaking research and field activities, including under the AICCRA project in Mali, Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is pioneering climate-smart innovations that boost rice productivity while significantly reducing plastic dependency in both farming and post-harvest processes. This integrated