Drought-tolerant and water use efficient forage production in drylands
Across global drylands, forage crops (animal feed as pasture, crop residue, or cereal) are essential to smallholder farmers to sustain their livestock throughout the year, especially in winter, when animal grazing may be restricted. By...
ICARDA’s RIDE (Restoration Initiative on Dryland Ecosystems) team addresses land degradation in dryland ecosystems. RIDE targets biophysical processes but focuses on drivers and potential solutions to degradation that consider socio-economic aspects and community-based solutions.
Climate-resilient and productive small ruminants (sheep and goats)
Since its foundation in 1977, ICARDA has worked on small ruminant production in drylands, and its Small Ruminant team contributes to more productive and environmentally friendly livestock production systems.
Global sustainability discussions have been shaped by issues primarily relevant to tropical and temperate countries. Less attention has been placed on hot and arid environments and deserts, and a perception has emerged that these environments...
ICARDA is joining many national, regional and international organizations participating in The Arab Water Convention of Non-Conventional Water Resources organized by the Arab Water Council. The Arab Water Convention is part of a series of...
Science has established beyond doubt that the window for action is closing rapidly. In November 2022, Egypt will host the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, with a view to building on previous successes and...
Cairo Water Week 2022’s main theme will be” Water at the Heart of the Climate Action” from 16th to 19th of October 2022, where water actors and stakeholders around the world would have the opportunity to present and discuss key issues, policies...
INCLUSIVE DIGITAL CO-CREATION IN RESILIENT AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS
Involving women is key – Opportunities for gender-responsive digital solutions REGISTER HERE With a particular focus on the role of women and marginalized groups in technology co-design vis-à-vis Germany's nascent Feminist Foreign Policy, the...