Climate adaptation and mitigation
Climate change threatens to reduce global crop production, and poor people in tropical environments will be hit the hardest. More than 90% of CIMMYT’s work relates to climate change, helping farmers adapt to shocks while producing more food, and reduce emissions where possible. Innovations include new maize and wheat varieties that withstand drought, heat and pests; conservation agriculture; farming methods that save water and reduce the need for fertilizer; climate information services; and index-based insurance for farmers whose crops are damaged by bad weather. CIMMYT is an important contributor to the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security.
Eight New CIMMYT maize hybrids available from Southern Africa Breeding Program
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT unveils eight new tropical maize hybrids for uptake by partners targeting Southern Africa and similar regions
How Africa Stopped MLN—A Continental Victory Built on Science, Surveillance, and Clean Seed Systems
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Sustain Africa Supports Fertilizer Deliveries for Agricultural Recovery in Sudan
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Regenerating Soil, Securing Tomorrow
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Soil health is a pressing global priority, and restoring its vitality through science and regenerative practices is essential to sustain food systems and strengthen rural resilience
COP30 places agriculture at the center of climate action
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT emphasized agriculture as central to climate action at COP30, bringing evidence, innovation, and strong partnerships from the Amazon to advance resilient and sustainable agrifood systems
Accelerating wheat breeding, from Toluca in Mexico to the world
Climate adaptation and mitigation
From Toluca’s disease hotspots to global wheat fields, CIMMYT scientists are fast-tracking resistant varieties using cutting-edge genomic selection
Breaking Barriers in Pearl Millet Improvement: A New Pathway for High Efficiency Genome Editing
Climate adaptation and mitigation
A new high efficiency genome editing system for pearl millet is helping accelerate the development of resilient and nutrient rich varieties, strengthening the future of food and nutrition security in the most climate vulnerable regions
Safeguarding Africa’s Maize: Partners Visit CIMMYT’s MLN Screening Facility in Kenya
Climate adaptation and mitigation
During the Agri-Business Facility for Africa Maize Workshop, partners visited CIMMYT’s MLN Screening Facility in Kenya, to see how science and collaboration are safeguarding Africa’s maize
Bringing Soil back to its fertility and building resilient livelihoods through Conservation Agriculture in Ethiopia
Climate adaptation and mitigation
In Ethiopia’s Oromia Region, CIMMYT is restoring soil fertility and transforming smallholder livelihoods
CIMMYT hosts H.E. Noel Grealish, Irish Minister of State for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, reaffirming a strengthened partnership for climate action and food security
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT and the Government of Ireland are deepening their collaboration to advance climate-resilient agriculture, strengthen food security, and accelerate farmer-centered innovation across the Global South
Cross-Continental Learning: Indian Maize Scientists Visit CIMMYT-Kenya Under ICAR-CIMMYT Collaboration
Capacity development
Indian maize scientists visited CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program in Kenya under the ICAR–CIMMYT collaboration to explore cutting-edge maize research
Belgian Deputy Prime Minister visits CIMMYT, reaffirming Belgium’s commitment to advancing sustainable, climate-resilient agrifood systems
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot visited CIMMYT to strengthen collaboration on innovation and climate-resilient agrifood systems for a more sustainable, food-secure future
Ensure safeguards for India’s carbon market
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: The Hindu ()
As India builds its carbon market, the lessons from global failures show why protecting farmers and communities must come first
FAO Director General visits CIMMYT, reaffirming FAO’s commitment to advancing sustainable agrifood systems transformation
Climate adaptation and mitigation
FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu visited CIMMYT to strengthen collaboration on innovation and sustainable agrifood systems for a more resilient, food-secure future
“Maize is Food”: Zambia’s Journey with Climate-Resilient Seeds
Climate adaptation and mitigation
A CIMMYT-led study in Zambia shows that climate-resilient maize only drives real impact when paired with strong markets, supportive policies, and better access to knowledge and finance