Food security
Yield increases of staple crops have slowed, yet more food will need to be grown in the next 33 years than in the 10,000 years since the agricultural revolution began. Production and distribution will be challenged by population growth, dietary change, climate change and environmental decline. A diverse range of affordable and nutritious food – in particular, fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts – is limited in many markets, especially for the poor. Most of the growth in food required will need to come from increases in productivity across the food chain, and in harmony with the natural environment. Additionally, maintenance of active food markets and open trade are challenged. Food price crises have the potential to return in the future for various reasons including climate change, which increasingly creates correlated shocks in global and local food markets.
CGIAR and the Sustainable Development Goals
CGIAR research to improve food security and nutrition contributes strongly to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and targets for the 2030 agenda, to address:
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News
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IRRI identifies the first case of rice yellowing syndrome in the Philippines
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)21.05.25-
Food security
STA. CRUZ, LAGUNA (21 May 2025) – Scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)…
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From Science to Scale: How Rice Crop Manager Is Revolutionizing Farming for Millions
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)15.05.25-
Food security
By Rowena Castillo, Benedict Jardinero and Kazuki Saito International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)…
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IRRI Scientists Introduces New Breeding Approach to Harness Genomic Selection in Challenging Environments
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)15.05.25-
Adaptation
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Food security
by Waseem Hussain, Mahender Anumalla, Margaret Catolos, Joie Ramos, Ma. Teresa Sta. Cruz, …
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A Quarter Century Since the SUB1A Gene: New Flood-Tolerant Rice and Feeding Millions
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)15.05.25-
Adaptation
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Food security
By Waseem Hussain, Mahender Anumalla, Margaret Catolos, Joie Ramos, Ma Teresa Sta. Cruz, …
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Safeguarding Plant Health for Sustainable Rice
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)13.05.25-
Food security
by Christian Dohrmann Plant health is vital for both environmental and human well-being, as plants…
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The world is nowhere near the goal of zero hunger by 2030 amid uncertain global development financing. What now?
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)05.05.25-
Food security
By James Allen IV May 5, 2025 In the wake of a series of recent crises…
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Events
Publications
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Unlocking the potential of cassava as livestock feed in Belt and Road Initiative countries
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)14.05.25-
Food security
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User guide for poultry feed formulation application
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)24.04.25-
Food security
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Innovative tick control: Gender and economic factors in adoption of acaricide resistance test kit
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)24.04.25-
Food security
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Water and aquatic foods in revised principles of agroecology can accelerate food systems transformation
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)17.04.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Food security
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Methodological challenges in assessing the viability of agroecological practices: lessons from a multi-case study in Africa
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)02.04.25-
Adaptation
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Food security
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Camels, climate, and capital: Subverting the narrative of pastoral sustainability
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)14.03.25-
Food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
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