food security
Rapid modern wheat variety adoption key to supply chain security in Malawi
Nutrition, health and food security
CIMMYT experts collaborate with private sector to propel improved variety adoption in Malawi.
Strengthening partnerships with government and private sector in Malawi
Capacity development
CIMMYT-led event bringing private sector and government together is a success story of the power of collaboration.
China, Pakistan launched joint wheat breeding lab
Capacity development
Source: Gwadar Pro (7 Mar 2023)
A joint lab for molecular breeding wheat research launches, with investment from China, Pakistan and CIMMYT.
Government of Zimbabwe recognizes CIMMYT for beneficial collaborations
Environmental health and biodiversity
CIMMYT is working with Zimbabwe government organizations to facilitate sustainable food security initiatives.
African smallholder farmers hit hard by global food shortage: expert
Nutrition, health and food security
Source: Africa Briefing (13 Feb 2023)
Bram Govaerts emphasizes the potential for agricultural development in Africa using nutritious indigenous crops.
More than a drop in the bucket: addressing food security in Nepal through improved sustainable irrigation
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The downstream effects of the war in Ukraine imperils food security in countries like Nepal. A CSISA-led activity looks to boost local production via increased sustainable irrigation capacity and investment.
Rear fish in a rice paddy? Old ways can future-proof food production
Nutrition, health and food security
Source: South China Morning Post (18 Dec 2022)
CGIAR scientists share the importance of testing new research models for integrated aquatic and terrestrial production systems.
Food systems that work for people and the environment
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Climate change requires us to think differently about protecting nature while ensuring food security is a reality for all.
Feature: Reciprocal cooperation between China, int’l agricultural research agency safeguards food security
Nutrition, health and food security
Source: Xinhua News (23 Nov 2022)
Four decades of partnership between China and CIMMYT is supporting global efforts to achieve food security.
Shared priorities and plans for partnership
Capacity development
Director General’s visit to Ethiopia consolidates existing partnerships and finds new opportunities for collaboration.
Is food security possible without peace?
Nutrition, health and food security
For the International Week of Science and Peace, Govaerts and Burke analyze whether it is possible to achieve food security without peace, and how the two are interlinked.
The critical role of smallholder farmers of the Eastern Gangetic Plains in the global food chain
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
For World Food Day, discover how CIMMYT is improving food security, livelihoods and nutrition in South Asia, with support from ACIAR.
The world cannot ignore the global food crisis and its consequences
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Des Moines Register (25 Sep 2022)
Cary Fowler, US Special Envoy for Global Food Security, mentions CIMMYT as one example of institutions “contributing significantly to global food security.”
Integrated initiative launches in Nepal, India and Bangladesh
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Collaborative project between CGIAR research centers aiming to improve food security in South Asia launches in three countries.