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Rockefeller Foundation Invests in Nature to Support Indigenous Peoples and Rainforest Communities at COP29
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: AP News ()
The Rockefeller Foundation’s grant to CIMMYT supports regenerative agricultural research in Mexico, advancing sustainable solutions for food security, climate resilience, and biodiversity conservation
CIMMYT at Borlaug Dialogue 2024: Building Tomorrow’s Resilient Food Systems Today
Innovations
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
Svalbard Global Seed Vault Historic Deposit Bolsters Food Security Amid Crises
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Seed today ()
CIMMYT’s deposit of 5,400 maize and wheat samples to the Svalbard Seed Vault highlights its commitment to safeguarding crop diversity for global food security
International recognition for CIMMYT: Honorary Doctorate Awarded to Bram Govaerts in India
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Bram Govaerts received an Honorary Doctorate, highlighting CIMMYT’s global impact on food security through innovation
Can We Transform World Food Day Into A Celebration?
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Forbes ()
CIMMYT’s focus on promoting biodiversity and resilient crops, as highlighted by Sieglinde Snapp, plays a crucial role in improving food security and livelihoods
Context-dependent agricultural intensification pathways to increase rice production in India
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Nature Communications ()
A Nature Communications study shows that targeted nitrogen and irrigation interventions can sustainably boost rice yields and profitability in India
Nane Nane fair in Tanzania showcases agricultural innovation and collaboration
Innovations
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
Capacity development
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
U.S. Pledges $5M for Guatemala Food Security Initiative
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: The Mirage ()
A $5 million initiative under the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils is advancing sustainable agriculture and food security in Guatemala by improving soil health, crop diversity, and climate resilience
Innovative Integration of Cutting-Edge AI and Genetic Diversity in Wheat Breeding Revolutionizes Agricultural Practices
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Through innovative collaboration and cutting-edge technology, CIMMYT is revolutionizing wheat breeding, developing varieties that not only yield more but also thrive in adverse conditions, addressing the urgent global need for food security
The Sudan Food Security Initiative: Early wins amidst conflict and crisis
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan (SASAS) program empowers farmers and herders in conflict-affected Sudan by promoting food security and reducing reliance on humanitarian aid. Working with partners, SASAS has launched the Sudan Food Security Initiative in east Sudan to ensure that over 50,000 farmers have access to certified seeds, fertilizers, herbicides, and required agricultural resources
Buffering Climate Extremes in Zambia: The Essential Role of Delivery with a Difference
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT’s AID-I initiative helps Zambian farmers adapt to climate change by providing drought-tolerant crops and essential agricultural support
Melinda Smale: Exploring the Economic Value of Crop Diversity Conservation
Environmental health and biodiversity
Source: Dailyhunt ()
Melinda Smale’s collaboration with CIMMYT has significantly advanced the understanding of crop diversity conservation, directly contributing to global agricultural sustainability and food security
Ancient Wild Relatives Hold Key to Climate-Proofing Global Wheat Supply
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Ancient wild relatives of wheat may hold the key to climate-proofing global food security by providing essential genetic traits for adapting wheat to the growing challenges of climate change, according to new research from CIMMYT
Enhancing the resilience of our farmers and our food systems: global collaboration at DialogueNEXT
Capacity development
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.
