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‘Act Before It Gets Worse’ – Experts Warn as Agrifood Problems in Global South Intensify
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Apr 10 (IPS) - As agrifood systems in the Global South buckle under the weight of climate change, biodiversity, and even pollution, experts such as Dr. Himanshu Pathak call for urgent innovative solutions, as, at the current pace, the problems of the Global South are going to intensify with escalating climate change.
‘With Science, We Can Feed the World of 9.7 Billion by 2050'
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Apr 10 (IPS) - Animal scientist Lindiwe Majele Sibanda became what her grandmother earnestly prayed for she was growing up on a farm in southern Zimbabwe.
CGIAR Gender Impact Platform Needs a 'Bold Approach' in Agriculture Research
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Apr 10 (IPS) - Women farmers face structural issues that prevent them from realizing their full potential, from societal perceptions that dictate their limitations to poor land.
A Pressure on Silicon Valley: Is the U.S. Ready for a Shift in Tech Dominance?
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Apr 10 (IPS) - While the U.S. argues over tariffs, China, Japan, and South Korea are quietly reshaping their tech markets, shifting towards regional dominance – signaling a potential turning point in global tech leadership.
Lessons from the Global South on Transforming AgriFood Systems
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Apr 09 (IPS) - The state of food and nutrition security in the Global South masks the great strides and investments made to increase agricultural yields to feed a rapidly growing population. As discussions deepen at the ongoing CGIAR Science Week, plenary discussions on Wednesday (April 9) explored transformative strategies and innovations driving agricultural resilience across Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
Partnerships Expected to Enhance Agricultural Development
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Apr 09 (IPS) - Two crucial partnerships were signed at the CGIAR Science Week in Nairobi today (April 9, 2025), aimed at delivering research for development at scale across Africa.
Farmers Need Science Solutions in Their Hands Sooner Than Later
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Apr 09 (IPS) - Climate change is outpacing science and farmers are paying the price. Agricultural research innovations need to reach farmers before it is too late.
ASEAN-CGIAR Regional Programme Can Encourage South-South Collaboration
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Apr 09 (IPS) - The ASEAN-CGIAR program "unlocks opportunities to look at commodities in the region, interest, markets, and capacity building, Director General of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Dr. Yvonne Pinto said during a plenary that focused on fostering regional integration, scaling innovation, and amplifying the impact of CGIAR's research in addressing agricultural challenges.
Science-Backed Solutions Buoying Water Security in East Africa
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Apr 09 (IPS) - In East Africa, climate change has made water a lifeline and threat.
Growing Legacy: Raising Ambition in Agriculture Scientific Research as CGIAR Unveil New Portfolio
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Apr 08 (IPS) - Global food and nutrition insecurity levels are hurtling towards a catastrophe. To counter these problems, leading world experts say science is the 'silver bullet.' That science will build climate-resilient agri-food systems, improve livelihoods across the value chain, and ensure more affordable, nutritious food while safeguarding the environment.
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