climate change
In Zimbabwe, Women Are Leading the Battle Against Climate Change
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Inter Press Agency ()
CIMMYT supports Zimbabwean women farmers with climate-smart practices to build resilience and sustainability
Climate Change and Child Malnutrition in Zimbabwe: Evidence to Action
Climate adaptation and mitigation
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
The other revolution that was born in Mexico: The legacy of sustainable transformation and its new roots
Innovations
Mexico is driving agricultural transformation by integrating sustainable practices such as regenerative agriculture, agroecology, integrated fertility and efficient mechanization. Through the Hub model developed by CIMMYT, it promotes innovation, food security and the well-being of producers
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
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
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
Seeds to beat the heat in lowland tropics
Partners in South Asia commend HTMA project’s success in the wake of climate change
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
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
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
Wild wheat: The key to food security in a warming world
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Increased investment in researching the crop’s grassy cousins can yield a new generation of varieties that are not just climate-resilient, but also environmentally regenerative
How effective soil aggregate management can boost productivity and climate resilience
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Conservation agriculture helps restore degraded soils, improve soil health, and enhance crop resilience to climate challenges, though the process requires patience, careful management, and long-term commitment
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
