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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

A perspective study published in Nature Food argues that global agroecological frameworks and research must better integrate water and aquatic foods if they are to effectively drive food system transformation. While agroecology has long been promoted as a holistic approach to food system sustainability, the study reveals that key resources — such as water and aquatic foods — remain largely

Manila, Philippines – To further discussions on the implementation of the ASEAN-CGIAR Innovate for Food and Nutrition Security – Intervention Package 8 (IP8), Dr. Ricardo Hernandez, IP8 Convener, and Mrs. Tuyen Huynh, IP8 Co-Convener, engaged with key stakeholders in the Philippines on March 6–7, 2025. The program focuses on transforming food systems across the region to promote healthier and more

Bangkok, Thailand – The ASEAN-CGIAR Innovate for Food and Nutrition Security Regional Program recently convened a meeting, bringing together key stakeholders to review progress and strategically plan for its next phases. The event brought together Intervention Package (IP) Conveners and the Programme Management Team to assess the achievements of the initial five-year period and lay the groundwork for future initiatives

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

Dr. Hugo Campos from the International Potato Center (CIP), a CGIAR research center, has been recognized by the International Society for Tropical Root and Tuber Crops – Africa Branch (ISTRC-AB) at its Symposium 2025 held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, for its outstanding contributions to the development and promotion of root, tuber, and banana (RTB) crops in Africa. The post CIP’s