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Sowing knowledge, Reaping impact: Lydia’s journey from trial farmer to community leader in Monze, Zambia
Capacity development
Lydia Siankwede’s journey highlights how participatory research empowers smallholders to build resilience and boost productivity in Zambia
Advancing gender and social inclusion in agroecology: Insights from the CGIAR Agroecology Initiative in Zimbabwe
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
The CGIAR Agroecology Initiative empowers women and youth in Zimbabwe by embedding gender and social inclusion into sustainable farming
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
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
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
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
Integrating gender into crop breeding
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Innovative approaches to incorporating gender considerations into Seed Production Technology for Africa.
The status of women in agri-food systems
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
CIMMYT’s efforts to align with FAO recommendations to strengthen women’s roles in food systems.
One year of Women in Crop Science at CIMMYT
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
For its first birthday, a co-founder of the Women in Crop Science at CIMMYT, talks about their journey over the past year.
Growing stronger with every season
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
At CIMMYT, our Women in Crop Science network is working to create a more inclusive internal and external environment. Here’s a glimpse of a day in the life of our team.