What is just transition in the context of climate change? A just transition seeks to ensure that the substantial benefits of a transition to a low-emission, carbon-neutral economy that is needed to stabilize our climate systems and halt climate change are shared widely by ensuring that those who stand to lose economically, in the short term due to this transition
Manual labour, land, input, finance, education on how to scale and bridge the gaps presented by climate change. These were just some of the few pain points raised by Malawian women involved in agriculture during a recent farm visit organised by the CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa (also known as Ukama Ustawi). These farm visits are
Engaging smallholder farmers in the co-design of agronomic innovations that improve decision-making and diversify farming systems is central to the Mixed Farming Systems (MFS) initiative in Malawi. The initiative focuses on intercropping systems with legumes—often regarded as “women’s crops”—to enhance both nutrition and soil fertility. Despite their significant contributions to farm labor, women often have limited control over land, assets,
UNCCD COP16: Critical moment for the land degradation neutrality The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 2–13, 2024, marks a pivotal moment in advancing global efforts toward land degradation neutrality. Celebrating the UNCCD’s 30th anniversary under the theme “Our Land Our Future,” the conference will bring together governments, businesses, and
Oluwadara Alegbeleye, Adama Ndour, Girma T. Kassie As climate change dismantles the systems that are critical to sustain humanity [1], the Global South, which is typically most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, is emerging as an essential source of innovation for global food security.
Fighting climate change requires a comprehensive strategy that spans energy, transport, and, crucially, food and agriculture. Halting deforestation and adopting sustainable practices in irrigation, biodiversity management, and land use, are imperative. Plant breeding can help.
Improving small-scale producers’ resilience and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from food systems.
More than ever before, remote evaluations and evaluation approaches that require a rapid and cost-effective assessment of research for development (R4D) interventions are being sought. Such approaches, while not covering the full gamut of evaluation criteria or in-depth exploration of cross-cutting themes, have the potential to bring top-level evidence to decision-makers in a short turnaround time. The CGIAR System Council