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In Senegal, the future of agriculture no longer depends solely on the whims of the climate: it is now embodied in a 180-page document—the Climate-Smart Agriculture Investment Plan (CSAIP). Developed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Livestock (MASAE) in collaboration with the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT under the AICCRA project, the plan was politically validated in Diamniadio. Amid climate

Author: Daniela Arce Gómez, Communications Coordinator, Climate Action Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) at the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT, and regional communications focal point for CGIAR scaling for impact program in LAC     In May 2025, various CGIAR research centers led a series of three regional dialogues on Scaling for Impact (S4I) with strategic partners in Latin America

Sunday is  World Oceans Day. On Monday, the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) begins in Nice, France, where global leaders will focus on protecting the ocean. But who is talking about feeding people? At WorldFish and CGIAR, we are bringing a clear message to UNOC3. The ocean does not just need protection, it must be recognized as a vital source of

Nairobi, 6 June 2025 (IITA) – World Pest Day is observed on June 6th to raise awareness about the impact of pests on human health, food, and the environment and the role of R&D in combating pests. Plant pests and diseases cause up to 40 percent of crop losses annually, amounting to around US$220 billion, disproportionately affecting Low- and Middle-Income

By: Hailemariam Ayalew, Faith Kimaiyo, Sally Kimathi, Michael Keenan, and Clemens Breisinger Fertilizer subsidies have played a prominent role in Kenya’s agricultural policy since 2007, helping farmers reduce production costs and improve yields. From early programs like the National Accelerated Agricultural Input Access Program (NAAIAP) to the current National Fertilizer Subsidy Program (NFSP), the government has invested heavily to

By Kalle Hirvonen and Olli-Pekka Kuusela June 6, 2025 As global temperatures rise and climate-related disasters become more frequent, the need to adapt is rapidly increasing. That need for adaptation—from adjusting farming practices to diversifying livelihoods and strengthening infrastructure—is most acute in vulnerable low- and middle-income countries such as Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Haiti and Viet Nam. Despite contributing a negligible share of historical global

As he leaves his role as President of the African Development Bank Group, we pay tribute to Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, for his extraordinary contributions to African agriculture and to CGIAR. A visionary leader and tireless advocate for smallholder farmers, Dr. Adesina has long championed the power of science, innovation, and partnerships to drive agricultural transformation. Through initiatives such as

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