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Enhancing climate resilience in bean production systems despite increasing weather extremes
Sillus Oduor, Boaz Waswa, Eliezah Kamau, Wincaster Makoani, David Karanja, Lilian Ouma, Dorothy Chelangat, Beth Muriithi, Vicky Korir, Ann Ngugi
Researchers from the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, together with KALRO, are enhancing climate resilience in bean…
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Nurturing a shared vision for sustainable food systems in Tanzania
Boaz S. Waswa
Juma Kapiligi, Michael Kinyua, Inot Ibrahim
The Growing Together program empowers Tanzanian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers with regenerative agriculture and business skills to build climate-resilient, profitable food systems…
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CIAT fortalecimiento de capacidades
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/41697
Publication year
2012
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
CIAT. 2012. CIAT fortalecimiento de capacidades. Cali, Colombia: International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT).
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Building resilient farms in Senegal: Water and land management innovations under the AVENIR project
Obadiah Mwangi
Wilson Maina, Michael Kinyua
In Senegal’s drylands, the AVENIR project, led by MEDA with the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, empowers farmers with climate-smart innovations in water and soil management to build resilient, productive farms…
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Leveraging breed-specific data to guide targeted greenhouse gas mitigation strategies in Uganda's dairy sector
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177247
Abstract
Dairy production plays a vital role in Uganda, supporting 6.8 million households and contributing 17% to the country's total agricultural gross domestic product. Despite its potential, dairy production in the region face numerous challenges, including low productivity, soil infertility, climate risks and limited resources, particularly land, in the smallholder farming…
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System-based conflict analysis: Mocímboa da Praia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177243
Publication year
2025
Authors
Caroli, Giulia
Schapendonk, Frans
Pereira, Crescêncio
Chaimite, Egidio
Synnestvedt, Thea
Forquilha, Salvador Cadete
Full Citation
Caroli, G.; Schapendonk, F.; Pereira, C.; Chaimite, E.; Synnestvedt, T.; Forquilha, S.C. (2025…
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Progress of the Malabo Declaration as a Regional Agenda towards addressing hunger in Africa
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177232
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The Malabo Declaration commits African Union member states to eliminating hunger by 2025. Progress toward this target has been uneven and poorly understood. While some countries have recorded gains in non-hunger thematic areas such as finance, trade, resilience to climate variability, and governance and accountability mechanisms, the extent to which these improvements contribute to hunger reduction…
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Evaluating common bean elite lines in two contrasting ecologies of north India: eco–phenological dynamics and environment relations to crop yields
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177233
Publication year
2025
Authors
Basavaraja, T.
Tripathi, A.
Hazra, K.K.
Chandora, Rahul
Gurumurthy, S.
Rana, Jai Chand
Pratap, Aditya
Singh, M.
Kanishka, R.C.
Dixit, G.P…
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RAMP Accelerate Bootcamp Highlight Video
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177496
Abstract
On July 1-3 2025, the RAMP–Accelerate Bootcamp hosted in Palmira, Colombia, marked a pivotal moment in the journey of nine science-backed ventures—each born from Alliance research and primed to move toward real-world impact. Watch the Highlight Video about this milestone event to ensure that promising agri-food science-based innovations don’t remain on the shelf, but create real, tangible value for people and the planet. RAMP - Research and Market…
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Scaling agri-technologies for promoting sustainable agriculture and reversing forest degradation In Zambia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177318
Abstract
On 13 May 2025, the consultation workshop “Scaling agri-technologies for promoting sustainable agriculture and reversing forest degradation in Zambia” was organized by the CGIAR Centre Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT through the CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP). The workshop held in Lusaka, Zambia, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including…
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Ground reference dataset for crop type mapping and monitoring in four districts of Rwanda
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177341
Abstract
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports highlights that food security in East Africa continues to be undermined by climate-induced variability, progressive land degradation and biodiversity loss, and insufficient, unreliable agricultural statistics for effective policy and planning. However, remote sensing offers transformative potential to strengthen food security through real-time data…
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Contesting Climate Futures: mapping misinformation narratives and networks on Telegram
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177299
Abstract
This report is the result of the research project conducted during the 2025 Digital Methods Initiative Summer School "Social media at a crossroads, and the sensitivity of AI platforms". The research project aimed to investigate climate change dis/misinformation narratives that circulate in public Telegram groups and channels. After creating curated lists of Telegram groups and channels, the…
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Understanding and addressing gender-based violence through qualitative research
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177375
Abstract
This Learning Note explores how qualitative research can illuminate and address gender-based violence (GBV) in contexts affected by climate change, conflict, and migration. It highlights the value of participatory, gender-sensitive, and intersectional approaches in revealing how social, environmental, and power dynamics shape vulnerability and resilience. Emphasizing ethical awareness, trust-building, and…
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From data to decision: Institutionalizing smart fertilizer recommendations through HaFAS in Ethiopia
Degefie Tibebe, Tewodros Mesfine, Wuletawu Abera, Feben Assefa, Misganu Tuse, Jemal Seid, Zenebe Adimassu, Lulseged Tamene
Ethiopia is pioneering a new era of data-driven agriculture through the institutionalization of the Harmonized Digital Fertilizer and Agronomic Solutions (…
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Tailored fertilizer advice for Kenya’s diverse soils and crops
Michael Kinyua, Job Kihara
David Golicha, David Kamau
Kenyan researchers and CGIAR scientists are using data and digital tools to tailor fertilizer advice for smallholder farmers, aiming to improve yields, soil health, and climate resilience across Kenya’s diverse farming systems…
