Countries join forces against cassava witches’ broom disease
A devastating crop disease has reached Latin America. We collaborated with national researchers to trace its roots, and slow its spread.
Annual Report2025
Annual Report2025
Introduction
Science + Collaboration = Scalable Impact
Will food and land systems be a solution to the world's pressing challenges... or remain part of the problem? The science to tip that balance exists. But it requires partnerships to turn into action.
This Annual Report demonstrates how rigorous research is taking the next step: from resilient crops and digital tools developed with farmers, to shock-proofed supply chains and climate-smart policies.
Through collaboration across geographies and sectors, food and land systems change is possible.
We invite you to explore the Alliance's approach.
Stories of collaboration
Stories of collaboration
Stories of collaboration
International Agrobiodiversity Congress unites experts from around the world
We welcomed 800 experts from 60 countries to Kunming. The Manifesto they produced lays the foundation for informed policies, from China to Dakar.
Climate Resilience Platform guides food industry sourcing
The world's food supply chains were built for a stable climate that no longer exists. We partnered with the food industry to identify exactly where the risk is, and make investments to keep food flowing.
Artificial intelligence meets agriculture
Smartphones can survey crops and listen to farmers. This is AI designed for the hands of breeders, extension workers, and farmers.
Regenerative agriculture starts with regenerative crops
New forage grasses keep Kenyan livestock fed through drought. Hybrid rice boosts harvests in Colombia. Regenerative agriculture starts in the breeding plots.
New coalitions spur food systems policy into action
Global reports don't change food systems, but coalitions do. From the EAT-Lancet Report to COP30, we connected countries and stakeholders for effective advocacy, implementation, and science uptake.
Our 2025 impact
Key outcomes
11.6
million people accessed climate services
through our Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa program. Since 2021, AICCRA has bridged gaps between climate science and farmers by strengthening systems, partnerships, and institutions, ultimately scaling up climate-smart agriculture in six countries. Explore AICCRA’s legacy
650
improved bean varieties distributed
to farmers by the Pan African Bean Research Alliance. Over the course of 30 years, PABRA has built a regional network of over 350 partners to disseminate biofortified, nutritious, and resilient seeds to smallholder farmers. Enter the PABRA network
68,700
seed samples conserved
at our two genebanks, Future Seeds and the International Musa Transit Center. This diversity of banana, cassava, beans and forages contains traits used for breeding varieties capable of resisting diseases and climate shocks. Explore the Alliance genebanks
350K
native trees planted
through our digital platform that verifies reforestation efforts and compensates farmers and nurseries. Discover MyFarmTrees
80
% less resource conflict
due to our Ethiopian early warning system, developed with communities, government, and national partners to turn satellite data into alerts that enable pastoralists to anticipate the risks posed by extreme weather. Learn about the platform
Publications
1,855
research outputs
connecting topics including healthy diets, soil fertility, agroecology, social justice, school meals, pollinators, genomics and food composition data.
330
peer-reviewed articles
in journals including Science, Nature, Global Food Security, Frontiers, and New Phytologist.
377
policy and research briefs
informing government decision-making to reduce risk, meet global goals, and build long-term resilience.
Finance
188
million USD implemented
throughout the year by the entities of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), combined
86
reserve days
based on the organization's reserves to ensure financial stability and operational continuity throughout the year.
Our coverage
373K
combined followers
staying in touch with the Alliance across LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram.
18
high-level events
where we shared evidence and best practices with partners and decision-makers, from the Africa Food Systems Forum to New York Climate Week.
3,730
media mentions
in global, national, and local news outlets including Mongabay, El Tiempo, El Espectador, The Daily Nation, Science Africa, and Rappler.
