On World Soil Day 2024, we explore how ICARDA’s sustainable soil, water, and agronomy practices enable intensified, net-zero food production in drylands amid climate challenges and growing populations,
As COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, came to a close, one thing was clear - as with the last two COPs, agriculture has shifted from the sidelines to center stage in the global climate conversation.
Pulses are vital for India’s food security, offering climate resilience, pest resistance, and protein. ICARDA’s Food Legume Research Platform in Amlaha has developed nutrient-rich varieties to enhance sustainable cereal-based farming.
Community Seed Banks harness local knowledge to aid smallholder farmers in Kenya and India, conserving agrobiodiversity and developing climate-resilient crops.
ICARDA and the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Egypt have signed an MoU to strengthen collaboration in water resources and irrigation research, as well as capacity building to optimize agricultural water usage in Egypt.
On International Day of Rural Women 2024, we honour rural women for their invaluable contributions to advancing agriculture in the face of accelerating climate change.
CGIAR's Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands takes center stage as we approach UNFCCC COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, and UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
From October 13 - 17, 2024, the annual Cairo Water Week conference took place under the theme “Water and Climate: Building Resilient Communities.” ICARDA is proud to participate as a co-convener.