CGIAR
Overview of CGIAR Development Dialogues
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The inaugural CGIAR Development Dialogues will focus attention on the vital role of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, landscapes and food systems in achieving sustainable development. The one-day event will be held at the Faculty House of Columbia University in New York City on 25 September. A by-invitation-only audience of some 300 will attend. Thousands more will be included online through live webcasting and social media channels.
Partnership on maize lethal necrosis in Africa makes significant progress
Nutrition, health and food security
Partners of the Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) project in Africa, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture (SFSA), came together to review and discuss the progress and next steps for the project at a workshop on 14-15 May.
CIMMYT-CCAFS scientists identify maize varieties that can withstand drought and high temperatures in Zimbabwe
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Partnerships lead to measurable impacts for Drought Tolerant Maize for Africa
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT launches mobile phone voice messaging for climate-smart villages in India
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Messages give weather predictions, information about pests and remedies, details of climate smart technologies and general information about climate change and solutions.