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The Second Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa was held in Nairobi, Kenya, 19-20 March 2025. The summit focused on the challenges and opportunities in climate change in Africa and aimed to promote closer cooperation between the public and private sectors to address climate change in the continent. ‘Unlocking climate finance in Africa’ was a core topic and discussions

In early 2025, CGIAR received a grant from the Gates Foundation to develop AgPile, a FAIR, federated and collaborative data platform that references and organizes access to datasets from CGIAR, its Centers, and partners. The project, led by CGIAR Digital Transformation Accelerator, facilitated by IFPRI, has since been rebranded as Fairgrounds, with an emphasis on FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable)

The Second Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa was held in Nairobi, Kenya, 19-20 March 2025. The summit focused on the challenges and opportunities in climate change in Africa and aimed to promote closer cooperation between the public and private sectors to address climate change in the continent. ‘Unlocking climate finance in Africa’ was a core topic and discussions

The technology promises to accelerate the development of rice varieties that meet consumer preferences, enhance nutritional value, and contribute to global food security.   By Dr. Rhowell Tiozon and Glenn Concepcion Over 3.5 billion people, particularly in Asia and Africa, rely on rice for a significant portion of their caloric intake every day, making its quality and nutrition critical for health and

A farmer in his green manure field in Rangpur, Bangladesh. (Photo credit: Bappy Kumar, IRRI) By Sharif Ahmed, Abdullah Miajy, Manik Debnath, and Humnath Bhandari Did you know that most agricultural soils in Bangladesh are low in organic matter, with levels less than 1–2%? This is below the ideal range of 3–5% required for soil fertility. The main reasons for low

In early 2025, CGIAR received a grant from the Gates Foundation to develop AgPile, a FAIR, federated and collaborative data platform that references and organizes access to datasets from CGIAR, its Centers, and partners. The project, led by CGIAR Digital Transformation Accelerator, facilitated by IFPRI, has since been rebranded as Fairgrounds, with an emphasis on FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable)

In a fragile balance, how do we protect a staple that feeds billions? LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (19 August 2025) — The global rice market plays a central role in food security, trade stability, and rural livelihoods across much of Asia and Africa. In recognition of its importance, the 2025 Council for Partnerships on Rice Research in Asia (CORRA) Science

In a fragile balance, how do we protect a staple that feeds billions? LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (19 August 2025) — The global rice market plays a central role in food security, trade stability, and rural livelihoods across much of Asia and Africa. In recognition of its importance, the 2025 Council for Partnerships on Rice Research in Asia (CORRA) Science