Four minutes to present. Five more minutes to answer questions. Only one chance to convince the jury. So began the Demo Day of CircularEconomy4Colombia, on March 11 at the EAN University in Bogota. Representatives of ten startups that are committed to transforming ‘waste’ into opportunities took the stage to present their ideas in a Shark Tank-type format. There were no
Vihiga County has adopted a new Agroecology Policy, marking a major step towards sustainable food systems through local leadership, farmer participation and science-backed practices, with support from the Alliance of Bioversity International and partners. Vihiga County has officially launched its Agroecology Policy, achieving a key milestone towards promoting sustainable food systems. As farmers in the county face growing pressure from
On 10 April 2025, global experts gathered at the CGIAR Science Week with a shared purpose: to explore how digital transformation can revolutionize agriculture in the face of growing global challenges. From artificial intelligence (AI) and real-time data pipelines to farmer-first innovations, CGIAR Accelerator on Digital Transformation Strategy Dialogue showcased bold ideas and concrete actions to future-proof food, land, and
By Eliot Jones-Garcia May 14, 2025 This is the first installment in a new blog series from the IFPRI-led initiative AI For Food Systems Research. A related webinar series will begin with a June 5 genAI skills workshop for researchers. Amid the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in agricultural research, policy, and extension, this project brings together researchers and practitioners across
CGIAR INITIATIVES Fruit and Vegetables for Sustainable Healthy Diets (FRESH) Primary Impact Area Environmental health & biodiversity Related Impact Areas
CGIAR INITIATIVES Sustainable Healthy Diets Primary Impact Area Nutrition, health & food security Related Impact Areas
Sustainability is also about ensuring that peoples and communities have their needs met and improve their quality of life. For impact investment projects, this is one of the goals, coupled with environmental goals. Having monitoring and evaluation tools that take into account socio environmental characteristics is essential to ensure that sustainable projects also measure their human impact properly. In 2023,
By Waseem Hussain, Mahender Anumalla, Margaret Catolos, Joie Ramos, Ma Teresa Sta. Cruz, and Myrtel Valenzuela In a landmark study published in The Plant Genome, IRRI scientists unveiled a next-generation flood-tolerant rice germplasm that outperforms current SUB1A varieties by 40–50% in submergence tolerance. This germplasm also exhibits high stagnant flooding tolerance, a trait lacking in SUB1A varieties. Floods Threaten Asia’s Rice Bowl—And SUB1A Alone Isn’t Enough