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CGIAR and WFP renew their commitment to strengthen food security in Zambia
CGIAR Initiative on Climate Resilience19.04.24-
Adaptation
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Lusaka, April 19, 2024: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and…
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Nurturing Africa’s Soil Health: Towards Zero Soil Loss and Runoff
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)18.04.24-
Environmental health & biodiversity
Soil erosion is sweeping away African farmers’ profits. With current soil degradation rates up to…
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COHESA One Health training equips university students to manage infectious diseases in Africa
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)15.04.24-
Health
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Nutrition, health & food security
The interconnection between the health of people, animals, plants and their shared environment is b…
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Sustaining Conservation Agriculture initiatives: lessons from Malawi
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)12.04.24-
Environmental health & biodiversity
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has experienced the worst impacts of climate change on agriculture o…
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Building Knowledge Networks for Locally Led Climate Adaptation: Insights from Adaptation Pioneer Field Days in Bomet and Nandi Counties, Kenya
CGIAR Initiative on Livestock and Climate08.04.24-
Adaptation
‘We started to plant two varieties of sorghum to feed ourselves and our cattle. Sorghum…
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Unlocking the power of the genome: A leap towards enhanced food nutrition security and species conservation
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)04.04.24-
Health
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Nutrition, health & food security
Recent advancements have made studying genes more accessible and cost-effective. This progress opens…
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Kugwiza: Improving livelihoods of low-income farmers through widespread adoption of innovative livestock production practices in Burundi
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)04.04.24-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
On the rolling hills of Gitega, Karusi, Ruyigi, and Muramvya provinces in Burundi, where the…
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CGIAR Climate Smart Governance Dashboard: turning the tables from climate-vulnerable to climate-resilient
CGIAR Initiative on Climate Resilience03.04.24-
Adaptation
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
By Giriraj Amarnath and Martina Mascarenhas, CGIAR Research Initiative on Climate Resilience (ClimBe…
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Designing a transboundary multistakeholder platform in the Incomati: Learning from other African basins
CGIAR Initiative on NEXUS Gains28.03.24-
Environmental health & biodiversity
By Setsabile Thwala, Ryan Nehring, and Jonathan Lautze The CGIAR Initiative on NEXUS Gains convened…
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Incomati Basin-wide model workshop: Engaging with results, planning for handover
CGIAR Initiative on NEXUS Gains28.03.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
By Buyani Fakudze and Jonathan Lautze The Incomati Basin spans Eswatini, Mozambique, and South Afric…
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Conflict Resolution Through Participatory Rangeland Management: A Case Study from Osobey-Globo Rangeland Unit, Filtu Woreda, Somali Region, Ethiopia
CGIAR Initiative on Livestock and Climate26.03.24-
Adaptation
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Competition for rangeland resources has intensified due to growing human and livestock populations, …
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Scientists reflect on the design and implementation of the CGIAR One Health Initiative
CGIAR Initiative on One Health22.03.24-
Health
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Nutrition, health & food security
In a new research article published in the journal One Health (Mar 2024), the lead…
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Leveraging water for peace: Is water the ultimate peacemaker?
CGIAR Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration22.03.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
Water is essential for all life on our planet. Explore how this precious resource can…
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Empowering Laikipia county through climate-smart agriculture for peace: A collaborative journey
CGIAR Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration20.03.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
In recent years, the impact of climate change has become increasingly evident, posing significant ch…
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A4IP and the Climate Resilient Africa Fund are fostering a supportive ecosystem for agri-food and climate-tech innovations in Africa
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)18.03.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Cairo, 12 March 2024 - The Climate Resilient Africa Fund (CRAF) and the Accelerate for…
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NATURE+, partners, highlight need for soil sampling on degraded farms in Kenya
CGIAR Initiative on Nature-Positive Solutions14.03.24-
Environmental health & biodiversity
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
Soil degradation from deforestation, erosion and chemical fertilizer overuse has decreased soil fert…
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No Stones, No Grit! A game-changing technology to process small grain introduced in Zimbabwe
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)12.03.24-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
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Social inclusion
In Zimbabwe, the traditional, laborious, and time-consuming small grain processing may soon b…
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Memorandum of Understanding between the Tanzania National Land Use Planning Commission and ILRI supports the scaling of Livestock and Climate Initiative innovation participatory land use planning in pastoral areas
CGIAR Initiative on Livestock and Climate11.03.24-
Adaptation
The National Land Use Planning Commission (NLUPC) serves as Tanzania's primary land use planning age…
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