We mourn the passing of our colleague Salma Kadry, who always put people first in her work as a climate, peace, and security specialist with the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT and CGIAR. Her contributions were fundamental in representing the Middle East and North Africa in climate security science and policy.
In this strategic role, Dr Covic will support the CGIAR Continental Champion for Africa in advancing CGIAR’s mission to deliver science and innovation that transform food, land, and water systems across Africa.
Understanding how food demand responds to income and price changes is essential for anticipating global food needs and expected consumption patterns, and for designing effective food policies.
As the world marks 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, CGIAR is positioning its science, innovation, and partnerships at the centre of the global agenda. Vivian Atakos, Global Engagement and Policy Lead, spoke with Nicoline de Haan, Director of the CGIAR Gender Equality and Inclusion Accelerator, to unpack what the Year entails and how CGIAR colleagues and partners can engage.
In many agricultural markets, the limited ability to measure product quality at the source and trace it through the supply chain remains a key barrier to improvement, as the absence of reliable quality information blunts incentives for upstream actors to invest in better practices
Boeng Sneh Lake in Ba Phnom, Prey Veng, Cambodia has reached a major milestone in sustainable water and fisheries management. In late 2025, the District Technical Working Group (DTWG) secured Provincial Department of Water Resources and Meteorology (PDoWRAM) funding to replace the lake’s deteriorated water gate.
Beyond income, smoked fish is woven into local food cultures. It is easy to store, quick to cook, and forms an important protein source for households with limited dietary diversity.
IITA–CGIAR in Kenya recently hosted a delegation from Madagascar for a learning visit aimed at deepening collaboration and sharing practical experiences across key areas of crop improvement. The visit brought together partners across the agricultural research ecosystem, with stops at IITA-supported facilities and collaborating institutions.