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As food systems transformation gathers pace globally, one question remains central: How do we measure people’s food environments that shape their food choices and health? In a newly published paper, we introduce the Nutrition-Sensitive Food Environment Index (N-FEI); a new, data-driven tool designed to assess food environments by linking food diversity, accessibility, infrastructure, and ultimately malnutrition risk. We used data

CGIAR is participating in the 62nd session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) in Bonn with a clear mission: to elevate food and agriculture within the global climate agenda. With agriculture and land use contributing nearly one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions—yet historically receive only 4.3% of climate finance—CGIAR is advocating for a more balanced and evidence-based approach to climate

By Alan de Brauw June 26, 2025 Improving diets is a key element of food systems transformation, which in turn depends on the availability and affordability of nutritious foods. Micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in providing both food and employment in many low-income countries—making them a key target for food systems transformation policies. Making such

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are emerging as powerful drivers of food systems transformation in Uganda. Through digital innovation, these enterprises are addressing persistent bottlenecks in agricultural value chains, making it easier for farmers to access quality inputs, receive expert advice, and deliver nutritious foods to markets efficiently. (see the EzyAgric example). A 2022 scoping study by the Alliance of

Nairobi, 27 June 2025 (IITA) – As it marks its first anniversary, the Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health for West Africa and the Sahel is set to roll out game-changing digital soil maps and tools to transform smallholder farming, build climate resilience and bolster food security. Most African farming systems are characterised by poor crop yields as a

Rwanda’s agriculture is integral to its economy, and its reliance on rain-fed farming systems makes it vulnerable to climate change. With 91% of Rwanda’s farmers classified as smallholders, the need for smallholder-targeted innovation has never been more urgent. To address this, the AgriTech4Rwanda Innovation Challenge was launched to support and de-risk climate-smart agricultural innovations aligned with Rwanda’s Vision 2050 and national

Los Banos, Laguna (25 June 2025) – International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Davao Unmanned Aerial Solutions (DUAS) strengthened their longstanding partnership by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) at IRRI Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. This agreement aims to expand the strategic use of drone technology in institutional security, operational preparedness, and capacity building. The partnership also opened

A deadly disease has long plagued the animals and livelihoods of cattle farmers in Kenya. It is contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP), a bacterial disease which can kill up to 50-80% of a susceptible cattle herd. What will it take to eradicate it? We may know the answer within the next two years, as the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is