Sustainable agrifood systems
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
Improving Ethiopia’s Agricultural Systems Through Collaborative Research
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Discover how CIMMYT and Ambo University’s groundbreaking collaboration on climate-smart agriculture and innovative crop rotations is transforming Ethiopian farming for sustainable food security
Climate Hits Barley, World Bank Boosts Gender Equality
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Mexico Business News ()
CIMMYT and Heineken Mexico’s “Cultivando un MĂ©xico 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
The increasing frequency of drought challenges agriculture sustainability and livelihood of smallholder farmers
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CSISA’s research assesses the impact of drought on crop production practices in Bihar, highlighting the adaptation and mitigation challenges faced by farmers
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
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
Positioning Nepal as a future seed production hub in South Asia
Capacity development
An international seed conference co-organized by CIMMYT in Nepal paved the way for seed business and investment opportunities, tapping into the country’s ideal agro-ecological conditions for seed production of cereals, fruits, and vegetables
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
A blueprint for soil health initiatives
Environmental health and biodiversity
Methods developed under CIMMYT’s GAIA project and adopted by national partners recognized as a success for acid soil remediation in Ethiopia
The Impact of War on Agrifood Entrepreneurs in Sudan: Gendered Insights from Participatory Action Research in Kassala and Gadarif States
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT, through the USAID-funded SASAS initiative, empowers Sudanese farmers and herders to reduce reliance on aid by supporting agrifood entrepreneurs in overcoming war-related challenges and fostering resilience through collaboration and community efforts
Breaking barriers in Mshewe: How Zinduka Women are Transforming Agriculture and Empowering Communities
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
With USAID and CIMMYT’s AID-I project, women in rural Tanzania are overcoming adversity, pioneering seed production, and redefining gender roles
Helping herders access grazing lands and water sources amid prevailing food insecurity in Sudan
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan (SASAS) program works to ensure that herders have access to rich grazing lands and safe drinking water to improve foraging conditions for their livestock
