Integrating Responsible #Innovation & #Scaling into CGIAR‘s Scaling Processes & Strategies hdl.handle.net/10568/148719 MUST WATCH! See these highlights of a new report from CGIAR, ILRI.org, Wageningen U&R & @UCDavis for the Gates Foundation #ScalingAg4Impact #PortfolioPerformanceUnit

“Farming may look intuitively like a climate-friendly undertaking, but it remains a stubborn carbon problem — and now looks increasingly likely to outlast the other, more obvious parts of the decarbonization challenge.” nytimes.com/2024/07/28/opi…

🌍 New research from Mazingira Centre: Endale Balcha Gurmu’s CliffGrad's project on livestock emissions in East Africa reveals significant differences between Tier 2 models. ilri.org/news/why-lives…

Inspiring work conducted by the IWMI #GESI team using the #GALS approach in Malawi, supporting 4000 households with Karen Nortje Ojong. E.B TLC Services CGIAR cgiar.org/news-events/ne…

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#IPCC's Synthesis Report 🌡️ Future #climatechange is projected to increase the severity of impacts across natural & human systems & will increase regional differences. 🦒 What is the risk of species losses at different levels of warming? 🔗 bit.ly/SRYRpt23

Sustainable practices in animal farming can lead to smarter water use, supporting both agriculture and the environment. 💧🐄#SustainableAnimalFarming whylivestockmatter.org/messages/lives…

Interested in #zoonotic causes of acute febrile illness? An exciting opportunity exists for a postdoc to join our National Institute for Health and Care Research Global Health Research Group in Nairobi. Closing date: 5 Sept. See: tinyurl.com/43nauyfc Inst of Infection Veterinary & Ecological Sciences ILRI.org

Excited to share this opportunity from our Mazingira Centre ILRI.org! 🌱 If you’re an expert in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and passionate about sustainable livestock systems and reducing GHG emissions in low- and middle-income countries, apply🌍💚 🔗 Apply by Sept 13, 2024

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How do we know humans are responsible for #climatechange? #IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report shows that the dominant role of humans in driving recent climate change is clear. This is based on a synthesis of information from multiple lines of evidence. ➡️ bit.ly/AR6WGI3

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This thread by Tomas Pueyo captures the enthusiasm for vertical farming. But it is also a fundamental misunderstanding of agriculture. Here's why. A short 🧵 x.com/tomaspueyo/sta…

A win-win-win!: "This will not only help mitigate climate change but at the same time promote cost-effective food production and enhanced animal welfare, a rare win–win in the search for a sustainable planetary future."

Thrilled to see my dear colleague Prof. Appolinaire Djikeng honored on the 2024 Top Agri-Food Pioneer List by the World Food Prize Foundation! 🌍🐄 Your impactful work at ILRI.org and CGIAR is driving real change for smallholder farmers and the climate. So well-deserved! 👏 worldfoodprize.org/index.cfm?node…

The crisis in Sudan has devastated the nation. Despite the chaos, Sudanese farmers offer a glimpse of hope. If peace can be achieved, these resilient farmers could drive a swift recovery. 🌾 Learn how they might lead the way to a better future: on.cgiar.org/3AoFvbk

🌍 Proud to see CGIAR centers making a global impact! Congrats to the lead researchers from ILRI.org, @IRRI, CIMMYT, and CIFOR-ICRAF for being on the 2024 Top Agri-Food Pioneer List by World Food Prize Foundation. Your work in advancing agri and food security is truly inspiring! 👏

At #AFSForum2024 Prof. Appolinaire Djikeng emphasizes the critical role of livestock for food security, noting that 700 million Africans depend on livestock for livelihoods & nutrition. Animal-source foods can have a vital role in preventing long-term health challenges in early childhood.

Rural and urban settings need sustainable livestock systems, says @ADJikeng at #AFSForum2024. Livestock can be part of environmental solutions. He celebrated the partnership between ILRI.org / CGIAR & AGRA - Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems. to overcome food system challenges in Africa & beyond.

Lawrence Haddad called for balanced approaches that support those who need more animal-sourced foods while promoting moderation for those who consume excessive amounts. AFS Forum plenary ILRI.org CGIAR GAIN