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Communities across Africa are facing the combined pressures of climate change, conflict and forced displacement. These pressures are not occurring in a vacuum, but rather interact with and exacerbate each other. In many regions, climate hazards are deepening existing vulnerabilities, straining social cohesion, and undermining governance systems already under stress.  Against this backdrop, CGIAR and UNHCR jointly organized a bilingual

Climate variability continues to affect pastoral communities across East Africa, increasing the need for practical, data-driven solutions that strengthen drought preparedness. On 3 October 2025, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders met at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) campus in Nairobi for the Anticipatory Drought Risk Finance Product Design Workshop organized in the framework of the NG’OMBE project. The event

By Katrina Kosec December 3, 2025 Across fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCAS), mounting evidence shows that gender profoundly shapes both the experience and the trajectory of fragility. Women are more likely to face food insecurity, lose access to income, shoulder unpaid care responsibilities, and encounter elevated risks of violence during shocks—all while being systematically excluded from the decisions that determine

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) provided crucial, science-driven perspectives at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Brazil, focusing on the global transition from climate pledges to practical, locally-led implementation. Dr. Jon Hellin, IRRI’s Principal Scientist, was a prominent voice across four LLA dialogues, sharing how robust scientific research can be operationalized to support community agency, ensure gender

Two years ago, selected schools in Kumasi, Ashanti Region of Ghana, discovered a powerful truth: waste is not waste when we rethink its value. In 2023, the Resource Recovery & Reuse (RRR) Schools & Youth Program introduced waste segregation lessons in these schools.

Breakthrough study identifies varieties and key genes to halt sprouting before harvest in groundnut due to unseasonal rains. Unpredictable rains pose a serious threat to groundnut farmers, with pre-harvest sprouting causing significant losses. Spanish groundnut varieties, representing nearly 60% of global production, are particularly vulnerable. Premature germination triggered by early rains can reduce yields by 10–20%, and up to 50%

A new film showcases how the Crop Science Centre (CSC)’s collaboration with partners in the global south is pioneering sustainable solutions in agriculture to feed the world and improve lives. The film will be premiered at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) taking place in Belém, Brazil in November 2025. It shows how CSC’s partnerships with breeders and farmers are

In a landmark move to deepen its presence in the country, IITA–CGIAR has officially opened its Liberia Country Office in Monrovia, following the launch of the project. The new office, launched on 22 October 2025, alongside the Soils4Liberia Project, marks a major step toward enhancing agricultural research, innovation, and partnerships in the country. The establishment of the Liberia office further underscores IITA’s