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Jill Wilkins
Trustee, Bioversity International USA
Jill Wilkins brings over 30 years of experience in global economic development, with expertise in strategic communications, policy advocacy and building mission-driven partnerships. She currently serves as a Trustee on the boards of Bioversity International USA and the Center for Large Landscape Conservation (CLLC).
Jill previously held several senior leadership roles at the World Bank, most recently as Director of Partnerships, External and Corporate…
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Youth, technology and coffee: Digital innovation for climate resilience in Honduras
Irma Esperanza Ayes Rivera, Marlon Roberto Duron Gallardo, Oscar Amado Martínez Castillo
Daniela Arce Gómez
In Marcala, innovation is not just a process: it is an opportunity to dream and collectively build a fairer, more resilient, and more prosperous future for all…
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Colombia impulsa la no deforestación con tecnología
José Luis Urrea-Benítez
Un taller realizado recientemente en el marco del proyecto MRV Cero Deforestación capacitó a técnicos de diversas compañías en una plataforma digital clave para la recolección y estandarización de la información, con miras a reducir la deforestación, mejorar la trazabilidad y abrir nuevos mercados para productos como el cacao y la ganadería…
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Climate resilience in displacement: Examining UNHCR’s SuLMER intervention in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179955
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This Policy Brief was prepared for presentation at COP 30 in Belém, Brazil. For a fuller accounting of the research, please see the Summary Guidance Note or Full Report.
Publication year
2025
Authors
Vaselli, Alessandra
Khalid, Shahab
Savelli, Adam
Craparo, Alessandro…
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No escape II: The way forward. Bringing climate solutions to the frontlines of conflict and displacement
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179961
Publication year
2025
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. (2025) No escape II: The way forward. Bringing climate solutions to the frontlines of conflict and displacement. 40 p.…
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Conservation of banana pollen: The progress of activities referring to the approved milestones
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179796
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Presentation at the First Annual Meeting of Banana project INV-040974 entitled “Collection, Characterization and Pre-breeding of Wild Banana”, 11 Febr, 2025, BRIN, Cibinong, Indonesia
Publication year
2025
Authors
Panis, Bart
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Panis, B…
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COAXIM, an innovative protocol for mass clonal propagation of coconuts: Merits of the technology, potency and progress
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179792
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Indonesia Accelerates Coconut Tissue Culture Innovation with Bambu Nusa Verde, ICC, and BAPPENAS, Yogyakarta, Indonesia 10–11 October 2025
At its Yogyakarta facility, Bambu Nusa Verde presented two promising approaches for coconut micropropagation:
COAXIM (Coconut Axillary Meristems), a breakthrough clonal technique that eliminates the callus phase and enhances genetic…
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CGIAR Food Systems Accelerator Program – Endline Evaluation Report
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/137486
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This report presents the findings of the endline evaluation study conducted at the conclusion of the first cohort of the CGIAR Food Systems Accelerator (CFSA) program. This study seeks to identify the progress in the attainment of specific capabilities and resources by the founders of the Agribusiness Partners (AP) through the technical assistance received, their general satisfaction, and overall feedback regarding their…
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Building climate–security capacity across Africa
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180079
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CGIAR and AGNES are strengthening climate–security capacity across Africa by embedding conflict-sensitive analysis into climate governance training. Through applied courses and tools, the partnership equips policymakers and practitioners to anticipate climate risks, reduce tensions, and design more resilient, peace-supporting climate actions.
Publication year
2025
Authors…
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Developing a cryopreservation protocol for the conservation of coconut palm Cocos nucifera L. using a novel type of explant, meristematic clumps
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178274
Publication year
2025
Authors
Wilms, Hannes
Fanega Sleziak, Natalia
Panis, Bart
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Wilms, H.; Fanega Sleziak, N.; Panis, B. (2025) Developing a cryopreservation protocol for the conservation of coconut palm Cocos nucifera…
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Dataset on water stress and soil pH effects in Canavalia brasiliensis
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179853
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Canavalia brasiliensis is a tropical forage legume of high agronomic and ecological value, widely recognized for its ability to enhance the productivity and sustainability of livestock systems in tropical and subtropical regions. This species is characterized by high biomass production, good palatability, and adequate crude protein content, making it a strategic alternative for animal feeding, particularly during periods…
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How integrated nexus planning could secure a resilient and sustainable future for Africa
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178902
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Facing heightened climate risks and interconnected challenges, including heavy reliance on rain-fed agriculture and hydropower, many African nations require a paradigm shift in resource governance to build long-term resilience. This summary, stemming from a session at the Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS2), reveals how the vital Water–Energy–Food–Environment (WEFE) nexus offers a powerful framework for…
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Guidelines for food system profile development at sub-national levels in Vietnam
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175924
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The guidelines support interdisciplinary/intersectoral groups and local and provincial authorities in co-developing food system profiles that highlight key aspects of the local food system, such as notable features, trends, accomplishments, and challenges of each food system element. Profile development is a key activity that supports the implementation of the National Action Plan on Food Systems…
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Desarrollando una política de Género e Inclusión Social para la Asociación Regional Campesina Ch’orti’ (ASORECH)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180120
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Entre julio y diociembre de 2025 la Alianza Bioversity CIAT desarrolló un proceso de acompañamiento
a la Asociación Regional Campesina Chortí (ASORECH) para la construcción participativa de la
Política de Género e Inclusión Social, con el propósito de institucionalizar un enfoque que permita
reconocer, reducir y transformar desigualdades que afectan a mujeres, juventudes,…
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Multi-purpose forages potential to enhancing mixed smallholder farming productivity and food security in Malawi
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180112
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The livestock sector is integral to Malawi’s mixed farming systems, contributing 22–30% of
GDP and employing over 80% of the labor force. However, a lack of scientific information on
integrating mixed farming systems, coupled with inadequate stakeholder coordination, has
hindered its potential to enhance farm productivity. This challenge is exacerbated by population
growth, which…
