Monidipa Mukherjee
A sustainable agrifood systems approach in conflict-ridden Sudan
Capacity development
CIMMYT, in partnership with USAID, is implementing the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan, an integrated agrifood system model designed to underpin food security through scalable development opportunities and sustainable agricultural practices.
Be Vocal, Be Authentic, Occupy Spaces
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Environmental scientist Megan Wilkerson shares her inspiring career journey, and how she actively works to dismantle barriers in the STEM arena. To succeed in a scientific career, she suggests fostering a supportive network, staying true to one’s purpose, and being authentic
Bargaining for Better: How gender roles in household decision-making can impact crop disease resilience
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
A study by CIMMYT found a positive association between women’s role in household decisions concerning crop production and the adoption and turnover of rust-resistant wheat varieties.
Peace through agriculture is possible – that’s my battle cry
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Heidi Kühn shares insights about the vital role of agriculture in restoring peace and recovering from conflict
Connecting Global Communities through Food Security
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Mashal Husain, President of the World Food Prize Foundation. Mashal shared about her career journey where no role is too small, her opportunities to carry on and elevate the legacy of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, and finally her thoughts about diversity and inclusion
Building connections and trust through science communications
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Effective communication builds trust in scientific findings; you are allowed to meander and stumble in your career path; having visible women role models early on in life is helpful, shared Anastasia Bodnar during the 14th edition of Catalysts of Change: Women Leaders in Science
Heat tolerant maize hybrids: a pursuit to strengthen food security in South Asia
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT’s systematic and targeted breeding strategy in South Asia helped develop 20 high yielding and heat-stress tolerant maize hybrids. The ongoing efforts strengthens the livelihood of farm families who are highly vulnerable to climate change in the Asian tropics.
A Champion of Science as a Social Enterprise, Diversity & Inclusion
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Saharah Moon Chapotin shares her inspiring career journey as a plant scientist making a societal difference, the importance of self-confidence in shaping career choices, and the need for emulative leadership, policies, and programs to support a diverse workplace
Climate Change, Aha Moments, and the ‘Ps’
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Agriculture evolves slowly with farmers perfecting their practices over decades. However, the rapid pace of climate change necessitates a more urgent response
Discovering the potential of multispectral UAV and satellite sensors in detecting wheat rust in Ethiopia
Environmental health and biodiversity
Sensor technology is an efficient mitigator of crop epidemic and global food security risks.
A Trailblazer in Building an Equal World
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Carolina Trivelli, Peruvian economist and senior researcher at the Institute of Peruvian Studies talks about her career journey dedicated to financial inclusion, social innovation, and women’s empowerment
Working towards a sustainable, empowered, and equitable seed system
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Swati Nayak, South Asia Lead for Seed Systems and Product Management at the International Rice Research Institute, emphasizes the importance of directing scientific efforts toward broader social change
Powered by science, technology, and support systems
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Usha Barwale Zehr has been a long-time advocate of modern technology in agriculture. In this talk, she discusses various topics, including ways to uplift each other in the workplace