Strengthening genetic conservation capacity in island food systems
CGIAR–SPC collaboration upgraded CePaCT systems, skills, and influence benefitting Pacific Island food systems through training, standards alignment, and policy voice.
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Non-market approaches at the crossroads: Expectations for the Bonn Climate Conference
In June 2026, the next climate meeting (SB64) will take place in Bonn, where discussions on Article 6.8 of the Paris Agreement and Non-Market Approaches (NMAs) will enter a decisive phase.
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Fatoumata Bodian: the face of an agri-nutrition success supported by the AVENIR Project
In Tambacounda, eastern Senegal, Fatoumata Bodian’s story begins with a few modest garden beds, patiently drawn water, and a fierce determination to take control of her life. Today, at 33, she stands as a powerful symbol of resilience in her community. What started as a small initiative has grown into a thriving market garden that secures a reliable income, nourishes her family with diverse and nutritious food, and creates meaningful employment within her household. Behind this inspiring journey lies the very concrete impact of the AVENIR project, funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by MEDA in collaboration with the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. A human story that gives real meaning to agri-nutrition statistics.
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Agricultural innovation as strategic investment for the U.S. (Agri-Pulse)
Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, on how food security is deeply interconnected across borders, with implications for trade, price stability, and economic resilience.
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Growing resilience from the ground up: Kisumu launches Pap Kadundo Integrated Community Seedbank
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and its partners continue to play a critical role in shaping sustainable agri-food systems across Africa and beyond. Through the CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes Program, the Alliance envisions landscapes that are not only productive but also diverse, healthy, and resilient.
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Connecting agriculture, culture, tourism and biodiversity in Northern Vietnam
In Vietnam’s Northern uplands, ethnic farming communities are linking agriculture, biodiversity, and tourism. Could agro-ecotourism become a pathway for sustainable rural development and resilient food systems?
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CGIAR and Google leverage AI to develop the crops the world needs the most
By building an AI-powered “digital brain” that analyzes field data from across the globe, CGIAR and Google aim to improve breeding efficiency, standardize agricultural data, and deliver better crop varieties faster, while also strengthening food security monitoring in vulnerable regions.
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Guiding Niger River Basin investments using a WEFE Nexus approach
This blog post is part of a special monthly series entitled “Making a Difference,” documenting the impact of IFPRI's projects and initiatives. These stories reflect the wide breadth of the Institute's research, communications, and capacity-strengthening activities around the world, in fulfillment of its mission. The blog series has been peer- reviewed by IFPRI's Impact Committee members.