Did you know that almost everything you eat today was shaped by plant breeders? Everything we eat was designed. If it weren’t for plant breeders, our plates would be empty.
In the heart of Tunisia’s push for agricultural resilience, CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes (MFL) science program is exploring digital innovations for soil health. ICARDA and MFL scientists recently participated to an innovation bootcamp in Tunis followed with a hands-on field exploration of a Sci Reflectometer for rapid and reliable soil carbon monitoring, with national partners in Tunisia.
Community Fish Refuges (CFRs) like Boeng Ream are being integrated into Cambodia’s broader governance architecture for food security, nutrition, and climate resilience.
CGIAR AI Hub aims to turn agricultural research into practical AI products that accelerate innovation for Food, Land and Water systems and support real-world decisions. It is part of Abu Dhabi’s AI Ecosystem for Global Agricultural Development, launched through the UAE–Gates Foundation partnership.
In June 2026, the next climate meeting (SB64) will take place in Bonn, where discussions on Article 6.8 of the Paris Agreement and Non-Market Approaches (NMAs) will enter a decisive phase.
In Tambacounda, eastern Senegal, Fatoumata Bodian’s story begins with a few modest garden beds, patiently drawn water, and a fierce determination to take control of her life. Today, at 33, she stands as a powerful symbol of resilience in her community. What started as a small initiative has grown into a thriving market garden that secures a reliable income, nourishes her family with diverse and nutritious food, and creates meaningful employment within her household. Behind this inspiring journey lies the very concrete impact of the AVENIR project, funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by MEDA in collaboration with the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. A human story that gives real meaning to agri-nutrition statistics.