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Given the aggravating nature of climate change impacts, rice farming will increasingly rely on improved resilience to climate variability and extremes. To this end, the climate-smart village (CSV) approach was developed to address specific challenges of smallholder farmers. Within Southeast Asia, the CSV approach has so far been applied in Myanmar, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. This article

Kenya’s heavy reliance on climate-sensitive natural resources makes the agricultural sector highly vulnerable to the negative effects of climate change. Therefore, the Kenyan government is highlighting the importance of local-level financing for climate-smart agriculture projects (CSA), supporting the growth of a more sustainable agriculture sector. The government’s prioritization of building farmers’ resilience through the allocation of financial resources for climate

As highlighted during the 2024 Global Child Nutrition Forum in Japan, integrating neglected and underutilized species (NUS) into school meal programs offers a promising pathway to transforming food systems so they better serve both people and the planet. These climate-smart, nutrient-rich foods not only enhance dietary diversity; they also support smallholder farmers and contribute to local food systems and economies.    However, successfully incorporating these

CGIAR CONTRIBUTORS AfricaRice, IRRI, RICE TYPE OF INNOVATION Biophysical science Genetic (varieties and breeds) Production systems and management practices Research and communication methodologies and tools S

CGIAR CONTRIBUTORS CIMMYT, IITA, MAIZE TYPE OF INNOVATION Biophysical science Genetic (varieties and breeds) Production systems and management practices Research and communication methodologies and tools Soci

Women play a vital role in agricultural production in low-income countries, but often lack the information needed to improve their agricultural practices. A recent dissemination event in Uganda highlighted the potential of targeted video-based extension to boost women’s adoption of key climate-smart technologies. In Uganda, women carry out most agricultural activities, but agricultural information continues to be directed toward

Patuakhali, Bangladesh, May 23, 2024 — Building on findings from 10 district-level workshops, a series of workshops were held in Golachipa Upazila, Patuakhali, Bangladesh to validate the results of Climate-Smart Mapping and Adaptation Planning (CS-MAP) activities. These workshops aimed to gather local stakeholder insights on climate risks and develop site-specific adaptation strategies to cope with risk-prone conditions. Supported by the

CGIAR and partners in Ghana are using a climate-smart cropping calendar to help farmers make timely, informed decisions. At a recent Kumasi workshop, they refined the tool to boost behavior change and climate resilience in smallholder agriculture. As climate variability intensifies and agricultural systems grow more complex, the imperative to bridge scientific research with real-time, actionable farmer insights becomes