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Harvesting Collaboration for Food Security. CGIAR Science Week Closes.
14.04.2511th April, Nairobi, Kenya: After a remarkable week of science, innovation, and cementing of partner…
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Science Week Opens: A Leap Forward in Science Collaboration for Food Security
08.04.257th April, Nairobi, Kenya: Science Week was launched today by Special Guest H.E. Musalia Mudavadi,…
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Science Week 2025 is Now
07.04.25The inaugural CGIAR Science Week gets underway in Nairobi, Kenya. From 7 to 12 April,…
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What are kids watching online? How digital food marketing shapes children’s and adolescents’ diets
03.04.25By Gabriela Fretes and Jef L. Leroy April 3, 2025 What do children and teens see when they…
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This isn’t just another report. It’s a survival guide.
01.04.25The climate is shifting, food systems are cracking under pressure, and decision-makers are being ask…
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Launch of the CGIAR/France Action Plan to strengthen global food security, scale up nutrition, and advance sustainable agriculture
29.03.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Environmental health & biodiversity
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Nutrition, health & food security
Paris, 26th March 2025: On the sidelines of the "Nutrition for Growth" (N4G) Summit, representative…
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IITA and ABUAD strengthen partnership to drive agricultural innovation and youth empowerment
17.03.25The enduring partnership between IITA–CGIAR and Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), is a…
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BBEST Project reviews progress at annual planning meeting
17.03.25The recently held annual review and planning meeting by the IITA BSF for Bio Circular Economy and…
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IITA and Sierra Leone government ally to boost agricultural transformation and food security
17.03.25In a landmark move to drive agricultural innovation and food security, IITA–CGIAR and the govern…
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From Sky to Soil: How Drones are Revolutionizing Crop Monitoring
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Food security
by Tanu Kumari, Kranthi Kumar Challa, Shweta, Amit Kumar Srivastava In a world where food…
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Harnessing technology and partnerships to accelerate the ‘Feed Salone Program’ strategy
17.03.25IITA continues to play an important role in alleviating poverty and ensuring food security for mill…
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These Rice Varieties Could End Hidden Hunger – Meet the Uttar Pradesh Farmers Making It Happen
17.03.25-
Food security
by Anirban Nath, Sarvesh Shukla, Neeraj Kumar Tyagi, Swati Nayak, Mosharaf Hossain Farmers in Uttar…
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Strengthening agriculture in Africa: Insights from President Julius Maada Bio’s visit to IITA
17.03.25On the second day of President Julius Maada Bio’s visit to the IITA-CGIAR, an esteemed assembly …
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IITA donates seeds and inputs to deepen agricultural partnership with Sierra Leone
17.03.25In a significant demonstration of commitment to its partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone,…
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Tackling labor shortages and water scarcity in Chandauli District through direct-seeded rice
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Food security
By Sarvesh Shukla, Anirban Nath, Neeraj Tyagi, Swati Nayak, Mosharaf Hossain While resistant to chan…
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Uncovering the risks of wild animal diseases in Southeast Asia
14.03.25-
Health
A One Health approach, coupled with community education and improved disease surveillance, can help …
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Transforming agrifood systems in East and Southern Africa: Shaping the 2025–2030 Agenda
13.03.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
CGIAR, through its Regional Integrated Initiatives (RIIs), has been working on scaling affordable, c…
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Strengthening wastewater management to improve the environment and public health in Africa
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Environmental health
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Health
Innovative wastewater management, an often-overlooked aspect of public and environmental health, cou…
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Southeast Asia tackles methane emissions with new low-emission rice production project
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
Makati City, Philippines (11 March 2025) —Southeast Asia comprises around a third of the total…
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Cultivating Health: How School Gardens Are Powering Kigali’s School Feeding Program
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Nutrition, health & food security
In the vibrant city of Kigali, a quiet yet impactful revolution is taking place in…
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For Nairobi’s informal settlements, diverse school lunches make a big difference
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Nutrition, health & food security
Changing the Menu In this case study, researchers examined the meal program offered at Volunteers…
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Strengthening Breeding Pipelines: Insights from the AVISA Project at CIMMYT’s Science and Innovation Week
12.03.25During CIMMYT’s Science and Innovation Week, held from February 24–27, Renee Lafitte, Crops Rese…
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Diversifying rice-based systems to enhance household nutrition, food security and women empowerment
12.03.25Madagascar has a high malnutrition rate, ranking it as the 5th country suffering from chronic malnu…
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Diversifying rice-based systems to enhance household nutrition, food security and women empowerment
12.03.25Madagascar has a high malnutrition rate, ranking it as the 5th country suffering from chronic malnu…
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