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Four Essential Podcasts Featuring Dr. Ismahane Elouafi: Science, Systems, and the Future of Food
CGIAR29.04.25In an era marked by mounting crises—climate extremes, deepening inequality, and growing food insec…
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The Road to Ending Malnutrition: How the Paris N4G Summit Sparked a Global Call to Action
CGIAR17.04.25The Paris Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit brought global leaders and organizations together in a…
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Ismahane Elouafi on TIME100 list of the most influential people in the world
CGIAR16.04.25CGIAR is delighted to announce that CGIAR Executive Managing Director, Ismahane Elouafi has been nam…
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Harvesting Collaboration for Food Security. CGIAR Science Week Closes.
CGIAR14.04.2511th April, Nairobi, Kenya: After a remarkable week of science, innovation, and cementing of partner…
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MEDIA RELEASE | New CGIAR flagship report translates insights into impact for food systems in crisis
CGIAR14.04.25Nairobi, Kenya, 14 April 2025 – With food systems under strain from climate change, conflict,…
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Science Week Opens: A Leap Forward in Science Collaboration for Food Security
CGIAR08.04.257th April, Nairobi, Kenya: Science Week was launched today by Special Guest H.E. Musalia Mudavadi,…
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Breeders identify promising lines for developing future rice varieties for South Asia
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)11.07.24-
Food security
More than 100 promising lines were selected by IRRI and India NARES partners for the…
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Making Rice–Cultivation Water-Efficient and Sustainable for Haryana
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)04.07.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Food security
Growing rice, a crop that demands huge amounts of water, results in significant groundwater depletio…
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ARIAS Society, IRRI plan sustainable rice farming future in Assam post-APART
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)04.07.24-
Food security
With the APART’s closure approaching, IRRI and partners are starting to discuss a comprehensive ex…
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Heat-Tolerant Rice Varieties Promises Increased Yields in Bangladesh
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)02.07.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Food security
New heat-tolerant rice varieties developed to combat high night temperatures could save Bangladesh m…
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Ups and downs in the world rice market
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)02.07.24International rice prices have risen substantially. Over the past year, the main factors driving wor…
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Odisha and IRRI promote sustainable rice production using dhaincha and organic fertilizer
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)01.07.24-
Food security
IRRI promotes enhanced crop and soil productivity through the balanced use of chemical and organic…
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Japan and IRRI kick off rice carbon neutrality project in the ASEAN region
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)24.06.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (24 June 2024) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF…
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Are rice systems sustainable in Sri Lanka? – A case of Deduru Oya reservoir irrigation scheme
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)23.06.24-
Food security
Paddy cultivation is significant in Sri Lanka, as 15% of the country’s land is dedicated…
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IRRI showcases its Native Trait Deployment efforts at the DA-BAR’s agri and fisheries exhibition
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)21.06.24-
Nutrition, health & food security
IRRI collaborations with the DA-BAR are among the highlights of the 2nd NAFTE event, which…
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Building collaborations that count
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)20.06.24-
Gender equality
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
The CGIAR Gender Equality Initiative aims to bundle socio-technical innovations with women at the ce…
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IRRI joins forces with Vietnam Seed Corporation to develop premium rice varieties
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)18.06.24-
Food security
In a bid to improve Vietnam's rice production, Vinaseed, the country's leading seed company, joined…
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IRRI and Can Tho City launch circular economy model for rice straw
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)17.06.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Organic and green agriculture are growing trends, and the Mekong Delta has significant potential to…
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Harnessing Opportunities for a Vibrant Carbon Market for Rice in SEA
CGIAR Climate Impact Platform12.06.24-
Adaptation
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
BANGKOK, THAILAND - 23 May 2024 - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is accelerating…
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In memory of Dr. Ronald P. Cantrell, IRRI Director General (1998 – 2004)
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)11.06.24It is with sadness that IRRI marks the passing of Dr. Ronald P. Cantrell, IRRI…
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A disease-surveillance network in Africa will accelerate detection and actions to prevent the spread of major rice diseases
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)07.06.24-
Food security
Pathologists and breeders from 20 East to West Africa countries joined forces as a rice…
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Transforming agricultural research and development systems to meet 21st Century needs for climate action
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)07.06.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Research paradigms suitable for 20th-century challenges, such as the Green Revolution, need to give …
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IRRI and HSBC Bank Collaborate to Boost Rice Productivity and Resilience in the Haor Region of Bangladesh
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)06.06.24-
Food security
IRRI and HSBC Bank have joined hands for a three-year project from 2024 to 2027…
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In the Philippines, stakeholders are charting the future of digital agriculture
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)05.06.24-
Food security
Policymakers, scientists, technology experts, and farmers convened to contextualize the current land…
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