partnerships
CIMMYT at Borlaug Dialogue 2024: Building Tomorrow’s Resilient Food Systems Today
CIMMYT’s impactful presence at the Borlaug Dialogue 2024 underscored its commitment to sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems through global partnerships, innovative initiatives, and recognition of key experts advancing food security worldwide
Seeds to beat the heat in lowland tropics
Partners in South Asia commend HTMA project’s success in the wake of climate change
Nane Nane fair in Tanzania showcases agricultural innovation and collaboration
The Nane Nane fair was more than just a display of agricultural technologies; it was also a celebration of the successes of local entrepreneurs who had benefited from the AID-I program
CIMMYT Director General visit to UQ
Source: The University of Queensland ()
CIMMYT Director General Bram Govaerts’ visit to UQ strengthened a long-standing partnership focused on advancing sustainable agriculture and food security
Harnessing the benefits of commercial agriculture
From being a subsistence farmer to engaging in commercial farming, from relying on traditional methods to improved farming technologies, Rajendra Kathariya has made a positive impact on himself and his family’s quality of life
African, Chinese stakeholders convene in Kenya amid call to transform food systems
Source: Xinhuanet ()
China and Africa’s leaders gathered in Nairobi to explore innovative strategies for transforming agrifood systems at the Africa-China-CIMMYT Science Forum.
CIMMYT Distinguished Scientist Matthew Reynolds named recipient of the 2024 International Crop Science Award
The annual award recognizes individuals who have made excellent contributions to crop science through knowledge-sharing, national and international collaboration, and research impact.
Enhancing the resilience of our farmers and our food systems: global collaboration at DialogueNEXT
CIMMYT and the World Food Prize Foundation co-organized DialogueNEXT—Seeds of strength: Nurturing farmer resilience, held at CIMMYT headquarters in Mexico from 10 to 11 July 2024. The event brought together scientists, agribusiness leaders, farmers, and policymakers from over 200 organizations and 55 nations, to help shape global collaboration and strategies for sustainably producing nutritious food for all, within planetary boundaries.
Mars delivers record carbon emissions reduction
CIMMYT collaborates with Mars to promote regenerative agriculture and climate-smart practices, enhancing farm resilience and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Mexico
Digital solutions advance soil health for sustainable food systems and climate resilience
Digital tools that improve access to information and enhance farmers’ ability to learn, innovate, and adapt will play a significant role in advancing soil health.
Launch of a new Global Partnership for the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils initiative
FAO and CIMMYT team up to boost traditional nutrient-rich, climate-resilient crops and healthy soils to enhance diet quality for today and tomorrow.
G7 summit highlights importance of sustainable food systems
CIMMYT contributes to the G7 goals on agricultural productivity, food security, and climate change through the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils initiative.
Building global capacity to combat wheat blast
In collaboration with ZARI and other partners, CIMMYT brought together wheat scientists, researchers, academics, policymakers, and extension agents to address the urgent threat of wheat blast across borders.
Representatives of the Norwegian Government visit innovative plot in Guatemala
Representatives of the Norwegian Government and international research centers visit plots of Guatemalan farmers participating in CGIAR’s Latin American Regional Initiative, AgriLAC Resiliente, which promotes the InnovaHubs model developed in Mexico by CIMMYT and its collaborators.