Recent episodes of Shamba Shape Up offer one of the clearest public demonstrations of how Kenya’s climate services function end-to-end from national data collection to county-level interpretation to last mile advisory delivery.
Poor diets are now the leading global risk factor for chronic disease. A new policy note from IFPRI, CGIAR’s TAFSSA initiative, and MSSRF unpacks what’s driving India’s cereal-heavy, increasingly ultra-processed diets, and lays out practical, evidence-based actions to shift the food environment.
IFPRI and Mercy Corps researchers will share more insights on graduation models in fragile contexts, with reflections from a panel of experts, at a policy seminar on January 21, 2026—both in person at our Washington, D.C. office and online. Join us for the discussion!
A collaborative effort by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT through PABRA and Rainbow Health Food Ltd in Rwanda’s Western Province is improving diets with high-iron beans, nutrition awareness, and community empowerment to tackle persistent child malnutrition.
The 10th anniversary of the NAP Expo, held in Lusaka, Zambia, from August 12–15, 2025, marked a significant milestone in global climate policy.
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.