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Conservation Agriculture Transforming Farming in Southern Africa
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Inter Press Service ()
CIMMYT advances conservation agriculture in Southern Africa, boosting yields, soil health, and livelihoods through climate-smart practices and innovation
CIMMYT and Novo Nordisk Foundation expand collaboration to drive sustainable agriculture
Capacity development
CIMMYT and the Novo Nordisk Foundation are partnering to advance sustainable agriculture, address food security and climate change, and empower farmers worldwide.
Climate Change Threatens Agriculture In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Farmers Struggle To Cope
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: MenaFN ()
CIMMYT’s collaboration in developing drought-tolerant wheat and hybrid seeds is helping farmers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa adapt to the growing impacts of climate change, including erratic rainfall and rising temperatures
ZARI promotes climate-smart agriculture to strengthen research excellence, innovation, and sustainability
Dryland Crops
ZARI has become a leader in climate-smart agriculture through modernized facilities and strengthened partnerships
Agro fair in Kailali rejuvenates farmers
Capacity development
Source: República ()
CIMMYT’s Kailali Agro Fair inspired farmers to adopt modern machinery, transforming local agriculture
Sustainable Agri-Food Colombia: a boost for resilient agriculture
Climate adaptation and mitigation
A major project to transform agri-food systems is underway in Colombia; the participation of CGIAR research centers, such as CIMMYT and the Colombian Bioversity-CIAT Alliance is essential to the project’s goals
CIMMYT at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit 2024
Poverty reduction, livelihoods and jobs
CIMMYT’s participation at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit showcased its leadership in advancing regenerative agriculture, open data, and global collaboration to address the climate crisis and transform the agri-food sector
Rockefeller Foundation Invests in Nature to Support Indigenous Peoples and Rainforest Communities at COP29
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: AP News ()
The Rockefeller Foundation’s grant to CIMMYT supports regenerative agricultural research in Mexico, advancing sustainable solutions for food security, climate resilience, and biodiversity conservation
Climate Hits Barley, World Bank Boosts Gender Equality
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Mexico Business News ()
CIMMYT and Heineken Mexico’s “Cultivando un México Mejor” program aims to combat climate change impacts on barley production through conservation agriculture, targeting 100% sustainable barley by 2030
Mexico sends seeds to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Climate adaptation and mitigation
A recent shipment of maize and wheat seeds aims to ensure that Mexico’s bio-cultural heritage is available for generations to come
Recarbonization of Agricultural Soils and Decarbonization of Agri-food Systems: Towards a Sustainable Future
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Agriculture is Key in the Fight Against Climate Change: CIMMYT, IICA, and FIRA call for action to recarbonize soils and decarbonize agri-food systems, advancing towards a regenerative, low-emission agriculture that contributes to food security and a sustainable future for humanity
Svalbard and Humanity’s Food Security
Capacity development
Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin received the World Food Prize for their work in conserving global crop diversity, crucially supported by CIMMYT and CGIAR’s genetic resource preservation efforts
CIMMYT at Borlaug Dialogue 2024: Building Tomorrow’s Resilient Food Systems Today
Innovations
CIMMYT’s impactful presence at the Borlaug Dialogue 2024 underscored its commitment to sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems through global partnerships, innovative initiatives, and recognition of key experts advancing food security worldwide
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