CIMMYT
This year’s World Food Prize underscores the value of seed banks and their stewards
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: NPR in Kansas City ()
This year’s World Food Prize highlights the vital role of genebanks like CIMMYT’s in preserving crop diversity, ensuring food security, and supporting climate resilience for future agricultural systems
Prof. Jianbing Yan, Former CIMMYT maize scientist, appointed as the new President of Huazhong Agricultural University, China
Prof. Jianbing Yan, former CIMMYT maize scientist and leader in maize genetics, is now President of Huazhong Agricultural University
CIMMYT’s Matthew Reynolds receives 2024 China Friendship Award
Capacity development
The award recognizes Reynold’s innovative contribution to crop science and his role in promoting cooperation between CIMMYT and China
Svalbard Global Seed Vault Historic Deposit Bolsters Food Security Amid Crises
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Seed today ()
CIMMYT’s deposit of 5,400 maize and wheat samples to the Svalbard Seed Vault highlights its commitment to safeguarding crop diversity for global food security
CIMMYT Expands Climate-Smart Interventions in Southern Africa
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT is leading efforts in Southern Africa to empower farmers with climate-smart agriculture, resilient seed systems, and early-warning tools, ensuring food security and sustainability amidst unprecedented drought conditions
International recognition for CIMMYT: Honorary Doctorate Awarded to Bram Govaerts in India
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Bram Govaerts received an Honorary Doctorate, highlighting CIMMYT’s global impact on food security through innovation
Can We Transform World Food Day Into A Celebration?
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Forbes ()
CIMMYT’s focus on promoting biodiversity and resilient crops, as highlighted by Sieglinde Snapp, plays a crucial role in improving food security and livelihoods
Context-dependent agricultural intensification pathways to increase rice production in India
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Nature Communications ()
A Nature Communications study shows that targeted nitrogen and irrigation interventions can sustainably boost rice yields and profitability in India
CIMMYT Director General visit to UQ
Capacity development
Source: The University of Queensland ()
CIMMYT Director General Bram Govaerts’ visit to UQ strengthened a long-standing partnership focused on advancing sustainable agriculture and food security
U.S. Pledges $5M for Guatemala Food Security Initiative
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: The Mirage ()
A $5 million initiative under the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils is advancing sustainable agriculture and food security in Guatemala by improving soil health, crop diversity, and climate resilience
Innovative Integration of Cutting-Edge AI and Genetic Diversity in Wheat Breeding Revolutionizes Agricultural Practices
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Through innovative collaboration and cutting-edge technology, CIMMYT is revolutionizing wheat breeding, developing varieties that not only yield more but also thrive in adverse conditions, addressing the urgent global need for food security
How ancient wild relatives of wheat could safeguard our food supply
Climate adaptation and mitigation
A CIMMYT study shows ancient wild wheat relatives can boost climate resilience and disease resistance in modern varieties
Melinda Smale: Exploring the Economic Value of Crop Diversity Conservation
Environmental health and biodiversity
Source: Dailyhunt ()
Melinda Smale’s collaboration with CIMMYT has significantly advanced the understanding of crop diversity conservation, directly contributing to global agricultural sustainability and food security
Ancient Wild Relatives Hold Key to Climate-Proofing Global Wheat Supply
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Ancient wild relatives of wheat may hold the key to climate-proofing global food security by providing essential genetic traits for adapting wheat to the growing challenges of climate change, according to new research from CIMMYT
