Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Gender and other social differences such as age, wealth and ethnicity, have an enormous influence upon the success of agricultural interventions. To ensure equitable impacts and benefits to rural people, CIMMYT emphasizes inclusive research and development interventions. Starting with the collection of data on gender and social differences, efforts are underway to address these gaps and ensure equitable adoption of technologies and practice. This includes working towards gender-equitable control of productive assets and resources; technologies that reduce women’s labor; and improved capacity of women and youth to participate in decision-making.
CIMMYT Hosts Launch of the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission Report
Environmental health and biodiversity
CIMMYT hosted the global launch of the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission Report, convening leading scientists and partners to advance evidence-based pathways toward healthy, sustainable, and just food systems.
Sustain Africa Supports Fertilizer Deliveries for Agricultural Recovery in Sudan
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Leveraging Digital Advisory Platforms to build climate-resilient wheat farming systems in Ethiopia
Capacity development
Digital climate advisories are helping Ethiopia’s wheat farmers anticipate climate risks, improve yields, and build resilience in the face of growing climate uncertainty.
Enhancing the capacity of agrovets to strengthen inclusive and last-mile seed market systems in Nepal
Capacity development
CIMMYT’s CGIAR Breeding 4 Tomorrow training is boosting their capacity to build more inclusive, trusted seed markets
Strengthening Farmer Associations for Resilient Food Systems in Niassa
Capacity development
In Niassa, farmers are joining forces through CIMMYT’s TSAN initiative to strengthen associations, boost productivity, and build resilient food systems with Irish Aid’s support
Youth, innovation and climate-smart seeds driving Africa’s agri-tech growth
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Source: CNBC Africa ()
CIMMYT DG Bram Govaerts shares how Africa’s youth and women use climate-smart seeds, innovation, and investment to drive resilient, job-creating food systems
Building Food Security in an Era of Uncertainty: CIMMYT launches the Agricultural Resilience for Conflict Prevention Initiative (ARC)
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
CIMMYT launches the Agricultural Resilience for Conflict Prevention Initiative (ARC) to harness agriculture for peace, resilience, and global food security
Cultivating the Land with Deep Roots: Indigenous Peoples at the Center of Food Security
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Across Mexico, Indigenous farmers are blending ancestral wisdom with modern innovations to boost food security, protect soils, and achieve food sovereignty — supported by CIMMYT’s expertise
From Struggle to Strength: A Young Farmer’s Journey Toward Sustainable Prosperity
Climate adaptation and mitigation
When young minds meet the right tools, they don’t just grow crops—they cultivate a new future for their communities
Isabell Olsasky: from Iowa to Mexico: research, culture, and a deeper understanding of global agriculture
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Source: Independent Advocate ()
From Iowa to Mexico, Isabell Olsasky’s journey as a Borlaug Ruan Intern at CIMMYT reveals how young minds, farmer voices, and global research come together to shape a more sustainable and inclusive future for agriculture
Rural youth and science-based agricultural innovation
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Ricinomex and CIMMYT promote agricultural diversification in Oaxaca with a young technical team that supports and transforms. Sergio Gil’s experience shows that science can drive a more promising generational renewal—from the field to extension services
CIMMYT and Wikifarmer partner to transform agriculture and empower youth
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
CIMMYT and Wikifarmer have joined forces to promote sustainable agricultural practices, empower youth, and advance global food and nutrition security through impactful partnerships and knowledge sharing
A lifetime of learning: Dorothy Helema’s journey with Conservation Agriculture in Malawi
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Dorothy Helema is turning personal loss into lasting legacy, transforming Conservation Agriculture from a research concept into a thriving community movement—one trial plot at a time