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🌍On the third day of COP29, the Green Zone hosted an impactful panel titled "Climate Justice and Equity," exploring the vital role of businesses in achieving global net-zero targets. Esteemed panelists, including Ismahane Elouafi, CGIAR's Executive Managing Director, highlighted the need for inclusive climate policies addressing the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable communities, with a special focus on youth-led and gender-responsive solutions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSGE-nMs #COP29 #ClimateAction #COP29Azerbaijan #GreenZone

📢 At Pakistan Water Week 2024, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, in partnership with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), highlighted the urgent need for international support to address Pakistan's climate and water crises. With extreme events like the 2022 floods impacting millions, he emphasized collaboration on water and food security. Initiatives like precision agriculture and "sponge cities" were discussed to boost resilience. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZWgepep CGIAR #IntheNews Source:The Asian Telegraph #ClimateAction #ClimateResilience

🌊The University of Cambridge has launched the Cambridge Sustainability Commission on Water for Food Futures, supported by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). This initiative, to be published in Global Sustainability, aims to foster sustainable solutions for water use in agriculture—a critical factor in addressing food security amid climate challenges. More: https://lnkd.in/eGXP6jmF #ClimateAction #Agriculture

🌍 In a recent op-ed on China Daily, Ismahane Elouafi, CGIAR’s Executive Managing Director, and Professor Lindiwe Majele Sibanda, Chair of CGIAR’s Integrated Partnership Board, emphasize how China’s expertise in agricultural innovation can support Africa's climate resilience efforts. With 60% of the world’s remaining arable land, Africa faces mounting climate threats that endanger food security. Through partnerships, like those showcased at the recent WAFI Conference, China and CGIAR are working together to develop sustainable farming practices, drought-resistant crops, and efficient water use—all vital to creating resilient food systems. Read here: https://lnkd.in/e8Qzdw3B #FoodSecurity #ClimateAction

💡 Tune in live or join us on-site at #COP29 #FoodPavilion to see how AI and digital innovations are transforming global agriculture! CGIAR’s sessions will showcase pioneering technologies that empower farmers with data-driven solutions for resilience and adaptation. Discover these breakthroughs at the Food Pavilion! 🌐🌾 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZBZrNwp #OneCGIAR #COP29Azerbaijan

👩🌾 Join CGIAR at #COP29 #FoodPavilion, in person or online, to explore just transitions in agriculture! As a key part of our program, explore session on gender equality, youth empowerment, and social inclusion as pillars for resilient agrifood systems. Together, let’s ensure equitable opportunities in climate adaptation, where everyone plays a part in shaping the future. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZBZrNwp #OneCGIAR #COP29Azerbaijan #GenderinAg

🎉 What an exciting start at #COP29! From locally led adaptation to decarbonizing food systems, we engaged global leaders in building climate resilience across agriculture. Energized by the ideas shared and ready to drive lasting impact! Don’t miss out on the full program: https://lnkd.in/dtZbiWby #OneCGIAR #COP29Azerbaijan

🌾The 2024 World Food Prize highlights the indispensable work of seed banks in ensuring food security and climate resilience. This year’s award celebrates the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) maize and wheat genebank, safeguarding crop diversity that fuels the development of climate-adapted varieties. Conserving genetic resources is key to addressing the evolving challenges of agriculture and sustaining food security worldwide. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eacfUnr6 #Climate #FoodSecurity

The CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies (NPS) presents: 'Livestock, Gender, and Agency Amid Conflict in Ethiopia' 📅 Dec 11, 2024, ILRI Info Center, Addis Ababa. Join us as we discuss CGIAR NPS’s latest findings to guide policies that strengthen Ethiopia’s livestock sector. CGIAR International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Policy Studies Institute (Ethiopia) https://lnkd.in/evFUDN-w Register to join in person or online: https://lnkd.in/emuVMQc5

In theory, mobile phones revolutionize smallholder agriculture, but what happens in practice, and how can we overcome behavioral obstacles? In the upcoming webinar 'Error 404: Farmer not found', learn how farmers use their phones for agricultural information services, with insights from researchers at Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), and practitioners from Viamo and YUX Design. The webinar takes place 21 Nov 2024, registration here: https://lnkd.in/e_GmHcAd