As the lead author of methodologies for quantifying greenhouse gas emissions in food systems: a comprehensive review, Dr. Mary Ngaiwi is redefining how we understand and measure climate impact. But her work goes far beyond numbers. As a socio-environmental economist, Mary bridges science and society, linking climate accounting, sustainable agriculture and peacebuilding in innovative ways.
This blog presents a new study on the Colombian-Peruvian Amazon network, examining how environmental narratives influence cooperation among conservation organizations and shape governance dynamics in the region.
New research from Abbassa examines the link between raceway design, water reuse efficiency and dual food productivity for a more sustainable food future in arid regions.
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), with support from the CGIAR Accelerator on Digital Transformation, and Farm Radio International (FRI) have partnered to develop Longa—an artificial intelligence (AI) powered speech recognition tool designed to strengthen agricultural communication and inclusivity across sub-Saharan Africa.
Our new paper maps 392 organizations and 793 cooperation ties (2021–2023) in the Colombia–Peru Amazon, revealing fragile governance: reliance on a few hubs/tech platforms and weak cross-border links.
Cattle are central to food systems and rural livelihoods across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The region supplies nearly half of global beef exports and is a major producer of milk. Yet, cattle production is also one of the largest drivers of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, deforestation, and energy use in agriculture. This raises a critical question for the region’s future: Can cattle production continue to grow without intensifying environmental damage?
The second International Forum on Agroecosystem Living Labs (IF-ALL 2025) took place on October 15-17, 2025, in Bordeaux, France. The forum brought together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to examine how living lab (LL) approaches support innovation in agroecosystems.
In 2025, as IFPRI marked its 50th anniversary, the Institute commissioned a review titled Taking Stock: Impacts of 50 Years of Policy Research at IFPRI to evaluate its standing as an international research institution and the influence and impact of its policy research and capacity strengthening activities