💡Exciting brainstorming session with USAID's Ann Vaughan (Deputy Assistant Administrator), Rob Bertram (Chief Scientist), Patrick Webb (Chief Nutritionist) and our Center DGs at the AFS Forum! Great discussion around CGIAR Research and Innovation Portfolio. #AFSForum2024

🌍Sharing with you my article about CGIAR's New Portfolio! We're focused on tackling hunger, poverty & biodiversity loss in the face of climate change. 🌿 A new Chief Scientist (recruiting now!) will lead the charge 🌱 cgiar.org/news-events/ne…

🌱IITA, in collaboration with AICCRA, is leading the charge for resilient food systems in Africa with the new Africa Regional Hub for Fertilizer & Soil Health. This initiative addresses soil health & combat climate challenges. 🔗 on.cgiar.org/3z10y3c #FoodSystems

🌾Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is leveraging AI and satellite tech to help farmers predict pasture quality, boosting cattle productivity while lowering emissions. Innovative tools are driving sustainable agriculture Learn more: on.cgiar.org/3MrqQic #Innovation

🌍✨Lindiwe Majele Sibanda, CGIAR Board Chair, was a panelist at the Culinary Village Platform during AFS Forum, joining Paul Newman and colleagues for the Youth Nutrition Challenge! The session celebrated African cuisine and innovations in food and nutrition. 🍽️🌱 AFSForum2024

🌾AfricaRice and Mastercard Foundation have launched the RIZAO program, aiming to create jobs in West Africa’s rice value chain, with a focus on empowering young women. Learn more: on.cgiar.org/3z82FlL #Agriculture

At AFS Forum, Lindiwe Majele Sibanda emphasized CGIAR’s work on sustainable farming solutions like drought-tolerant crops and biofortified varieties, key to combating malnutrition. 🌱 Huge thanks to SDG2AdvocacyHub for leading this vital initiative! #AFSForum2024 #OneCGIAR

#Youth session at #AFSForum2024 "There's very little research on youth. Why do we need to do that? We need data behind the policies. We need data and research to see where the youth can play a role in the system. This evidence is important."- Nicoline de Haan CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform AFS Forum

📢 Dr. Bernard Vanlauwe will speak at the BMZ-CGIAR Policy Seminar on strengthening food system resilience, focusing on the African Fertilizer & Soil Health Action Plan and promoting actionable solutions. 📆: 10/09/24 ⏰: 9h30-11h00 am (EST) 📍: MBA #AFSForum2024

🌿We're live at #AFSForum2024! Visit our booth to explore our innovative research and solutions for a sustainable future. Come see what we're up to!

CGIAR #IntheNews 🌱 Nigeria joins 150+ countries in the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources. Backed by Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, NACGRAB efforts ensure access to global seed diversity & agricultural innovation. More: on.cgiar.org/4e4xUNE Independent Nigeria #Biodiversity

🚨 The September 2024 CGIAR National Policies & Strategies #NPSInitiative newsletter is out! 🚨 It covers: 🌍 Soil health in sub-Saharan Africa 👩‍🌾 Empowering women in rural India 🌱 Food systems training in Colombia & more! 📖 Read here: on.cgiar.org/4ebKtGM CGIAR

🌱 Today! Don’t miss the First Ladies High-Level Panel at #AFSForum2024, where Ismahane Elouafi, Johan Swinnen, and Lindiwe Majele Sibanda will discuss advancing nutrition outcomes and empowering women to transform food systems. 🔗 on.cgiar.org/4cvFPCn #OneCGIAR IFPRI

🌱Cambogreens, supported by the CGIAR's Dak Dam Innovators program, is making waves in Cambodia's food landscape by turning imperfect veggies into healthful supplements. More: on.cgiar.org/4e99vGJ #FoodSystems

🌱🐐 CGIAR's Mixed Farming Systems initiative in Malawi transforms agriculture by promoting innovations like the "Mbili Mbili" strip cropping system. This approach boosts #FoodSecurity & resilience for farmers, especially women & youth. More: on.cgiar.org/4giAscW

📣 At #AFSForum2024, Job Kihara, will speak at the BMZ-CGIAR Policy Seminar on strengthening food system resilience, focusing on the African Fertilizer & Soil Health Action Plan and promoting actionable solutions. 📆: 10/09/24 ⏰: 9h30-11h00 am (EST) 📍: MBA #SoilHealth

👏 A night of celebration, inspiration, and networking with leaders in the agri-food industry! 🌍 ✨CGIAR Board Chair Lindiwe Majele Sibanda and Ismahane Elouafi joined the #AFSForum2024 Gala Dinner, where Dr. Elouafi joined the colleagues on stage to award the prestigious #AfricaFoodPrize.

🌍Join us at #UNGA79 in New York, Sep 10–24! 🌾Discover how CGIAR is tackling global challenges like hunger, malnutrition & climate change through innovative agricultural research. Be part of the conversation for a food-secure future: on.cgiar.org/4d14pv4 #OneCGIAR United Nations

CGIAR #IntheNews 🌾CIMMYT is harnessing the ancient genetic diversity of wild wheat relatives to develop climate and disease-resistant varieties. This research could transform food security for 1.5B people across the Global South. 🔗 on.cgiar.org/3Z60Tw0 allAfrica.com

CGIAR #IntheNews 🌾At ISARC's recent workshop in Varanasi, experts from IRRI 🌾 & partners focused on increasing climate resilience for smallholder farmers using the PAICE tool. More: on.cgiar.org/3Tc9MQS The Times Of India #Innovation