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Cattle are central to food systems and rural livelihoods across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The region supplies nearly half of global beef exports and is a major producer of milk. Yet, cattle production is also one of the largest drivers of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, deforestation, and energy use in agriculture. This raises a critical question for the region’s future: Can cattle production continue to grow without intensifying environmental damage?

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota’s GEMS Informatics and the Gates Foundation, recently convened a series of events in Kenya and Ethiopia to introduce the Agrifood Innovation Intelligence (AFII) initiative.

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT - through its Food Environment and Consumer Behavior (FECB) team in Asia - has long been a trusted partner of the Vietnamese government in accelerating sustainable food systems transformation at the national level. The team reaffirms this commitment during a Ministry-led international meeting in January 2026.

As the lead author of methodologies for quantifying greenhouse gas emissions in food systems: a comprehensive review, Dr. Mary Ngaiwi is redefining how we understand and measure climate impact. But her work goes far beyond numbers. As a socio-environmental economist, Mary bridges science and society, linking climate accounting, sustainable agriculture and peacebuilding in innovative ways.

Militaries play a major role in the politics of many countries. They determine whether elections can occur and who can compete. From Egypt to Pakistan and Myanmar to Uganda, the military is often the most important powerholder.

CGIAR is the world’s largest global agricultural innovation network. We provide evidence to policy makers, innovation to partners, and new tools to harness the economic, environmental and nutritional power of agriculture.

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This agreement will focus on strengthening collaboration on sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation that will shape resilient food systems.