CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS)

https://ccafs.cgiar.org/

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Publications

CIMMYT researchers comb through data to enumerate the benefits, and costs, of specific climate mitigation initiatives in the AFOLU sector of Mexico.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Publications

Researchers provide data-driven approach to systematically analyze the production and diffusion of knowledge on food systems and climate change.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Publications

Scientists determine nitrogen use could be reduced without impacting rice yields for sustainability of rice production in Northwestern Indo-Gangetic Plains.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Publications

Reducing the gender gap in Ethiopian farming households can enhance climate change adaptation by female-headed households by almost 19%.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
News

There is no universal model for successfully delivering climate-smart agriculture. But the AICCRA experience in Ethiopia shows how engaging changemakers can reveal effective, inclusive, and localized ways to make farming communities more resilient to climate change.

Environmental health and biodiversity
Publications

Multiple studies show conventional farming practices degrade soils, deplete aquifers and feed rampant greenhouse gas emissions.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
News

Documentary features CIMMYT and Alliance scientists contributing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Features

At global climate summit, CIMMYT scientists share adaptation and mitigation solutions for farmers, and call for increased funding for agricultural research.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Press releases

Farmers could save costs and contribute to climate mitigation by adopting easy-to-access farming methods like better nitrogen management, intermittent irrigation, and strip tillage, study shows.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Features

A new study identifies global emissions and mitigation hotspots ripe for more efficient nitrogen use in maize and wheat production.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Press releases

A new meta-study confirms that nitrous oxide emissions can be reduced by boosting nitrogen productivity, crop yield and use of “4Rs.”

Capacity development
News

CIMMYT partnered with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS)-EA, and Fana Broadcasting Corporate to deliver seasonal and operational agroclimate and COVID-19 advisories for farmers to support farm decisions.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
News

New research shows that the Nutrient Expert decision tool is better for farmers’ fields, extension services and the environment.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
News

New research shows that a portfolio of crop management practices can boost productivity while minimizing harm to the environment.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
News

New compendium analyzes existing pilot initiatives across different agro-climatic zones in India.