ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas

📱 ICARDA's digital innovations help countries respond better to the climate crisis and rebuild after global shocks! #WatchNow 🎥 https://lnkd.in/dtyXpGNz

🌾 At the FOLUR Maize & Wheat Regional Dialogue in Istanbul, ICARDA joined global experts to advance sustainable cereal production. With wheat & maize making up a third of the global diet, our collaborative efforts aim to boost food security. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gK5EbEm6

📰 The ICARDA February newsletter is now published. Click below to see all our work last month and ongoing and future events. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d3TbFu-w ✔️Subscribe to receive all future newsletters! https://lnkd.in/d6Ti_r5d

Transforming food systems for a sustainable future Last week from 18-20th February, over 60 experts from six CGIAR centers gathered in Tunisia for the inception workshop of the Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Food (SAAF) science program. These CGIAR centers included International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), WorldFish , Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT , International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and ICARDA . This milestone event brought together brilliant minds to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: transforming animal and aquatic food systems to enhance livelihoods and well-being in low- and middle-income countries. What is SAAF? SAAF is one of eight CGIAR Science Programs, designed to create inclusive, low-emission, healthy, and nutrient-dense food supply chains. By focusing on sustainable solutions within animal and aquatic food systems, we’re addressing global challenges head-on—improving lives, protecting the planet, and ensuring food security for generations to come. Key workshop takeaways: ✅ Refined research priorities to align with global challenges and SAAF’s core objectives. ✅ Strengthened cross-program collaboration across CGIAR Science Programs & Accelerators. ✅ Strengthened integration across Areas of Work (AoW), including Productivity+, Climate and Environment, One Health, Market Systems, Policy Solutions and Scaling, Gender, Youth and Social Inclusion, and Digital and Data Solutions. ✅ Leveraged advancements in digital and data science to enhance outcomes and impact. Learn more about SAAF: https://lnkd.in/gdq-kpTP ICARDA was honored to host this impactful workshop in Tunisia. #SustainableFoodSystems #CGIAR #SAAF

🚨How can we feed the world sustainably, on a planet challenged by climate change, conflict, and environmental degradation? Join us with CGIAR at #CGIARScienceWeek from 7-12 April 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, and online, to tackle this pressing issue and join leading experts to explore solutions for a sustainable future. Register for updates: https://lnkd.in/dMFvkvQY #OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan

Drylands support 44% of global farming but face mounting challenges. In Science Magazine , Ismahane Elouafi, CGIAR Executive Managing Director, explores CGIAR science-driven solutions for resilient drylands, highlighting ICARDA’s groundbreaking agri-innovations in the CWANA region & beyond. 🌱 ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dukVvdbc

From February 19-20, ICARDA and Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources & Irrigation jointly hosted a consultation workshop to strengthen collaboration and address the pressing challenges of water security in the country. In his opening remarks, Aly Abousabaa, Director General of ICARDA, highlighted that Egypt has optimized its water resources for decades. However, with continued population growth and land expansion, the country’s water resources face increasing pressure. He added, “ICARDA’s integrated solutions in water management, resilient crops, and digital tools can boost efficiency, but removing barriers across Egypt’s agri-food system will be key to ensuring food and water security.” Walid Hakiki, Head of the Planning Sector at MWRI, confirmed that the consultation workshop aims to outline a concrete roadmap based on ICARDA’s context-adapted packages of best management practices and interventions to secure sustainable and resilient water management. Sherif El Mohammadi, President of the National Water Research Center , stressed the vital need for collaboration and partnerships, stating, “Egypt’s water security is national security. Addressing population growth and food security requires not just policies but also research and innovation.” This workshop brought together government representatives, ICARDA national partners, researchers, and ICARDA scientists, by integrating science and policies, we aim to deliver a concrete roadmap for collaboration and sustainable integrated bundled solutions to water management in Egypt.

ICARDA scientists with Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) developed BARI Masur-8, a high-yield, nutrient-rich, and resilient lentil to tackle environmental and nutrition challenges in Bangladesh. 🍲 Explore more: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dsgJee6e

🎉 ICARDA is proud to announce that its groundbreaking project, the Solar Mobile Dryer for maturing and drying dates, has won the Date Palm Innovation Technology Excellence Prize for 2024 offered by National Center for Palms & Dates 🏆 Congratulations to ICARDA team for this remarkable achievement! Read more⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dGrwYG_C

🤝Developed in close collaboration with our partners, our 2030 Research & Innovation Strategy ensures our science meets the pressing needs of dryland communities amidst the climate emergency. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dfPMpJHP 🎥 #Watchnow: https://lnkd.in/dYMv-3J3