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?? Today, Chair of the CGIAR Integrated Partnership Board, Lindiwe Sibanda, was awarded the Top 20 Global Women of Excellence 2025 by the American Multi-Ethnic Commission (AMEC)! ?? This well-deserved recognition highlights her tireless dedication to advancing women’s rights, gender equality, and empowerment. Through her leadership, Lindiwe continues to shape a brighter future for women and communities around the globe. Congratulations! Your work inspires us all to continue striving for a more equitable world. ?? More: https://lnkd.in/e2EUHwHC #GenderEquality

?? CGIAR’s Aditi Mukherji, Director of the CGIAR Climate Impact Platform, will share key insights on sustainable climate adaptation and nature-based solutions at the Research Roundtable on Africa’s Approach to Climate and Nature today. Hosted by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in collaboration with the FCDO Research Commissioning Centre (RCC), this event will explore climate finance, energy access, and resilient agriculture. ?? March 12, 2:00 PM UK time ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e59ePdtj #OneCGIAR

??? Low-quality diets are responsible for 73% of global health loss, yet 3 billion people can’t afford a healthy diet. We’re facing a growing diet-production gap, as food systems struggle to provide the diets people need to thrive. With climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource overuse, the urgency to act is clear. CGIAR leaders will be speaking at #N4GParis to drive actionable solutions for closing this gap and ensuring sustainable food systems for all. ?? March 27-28 ?? More: https://lnkd.in/ecd6_eEr #SustainableDiets

??International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is driving change in the cassava seed sector in Tanzania by fostering inclusive opportunities for women farmers. Despite longstanding challenges such as limited land ownership, financial constraints, and social barriers, This initiative equips women with the resources and training necessary to become successful cassava seed entrepreneurs. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ey5rjHhq #Agriculture #GenderInAg

How can breeding be more inclusive & yield better outcomes for women & men farmers? ?? Across CGIAR Genetic Innovation, breeders work daily to make breeding more equitable as part of #CGIAR impact strategy ?? At #CIMMYT, Jill Cairns and Dr. Maureen Miruka, through the Global Maize Program, are strengthening maize breeding in #Zimbabwe through inclusive on-farm trials, targeted training and seed innovations How does this create impact? Read their story to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gec7HW4F International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) / #IWD2025 / #GenderEquality / CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform

?? Women and girls play a pivotal role in food systems, yet they remain underrepresented and face systemic barriers in agriculture. CGIAR believes that investing in women is essential for building resilient and sustainable food systems. Through gender-responsive research, capacity-building, and innovative solutions, we are driving progress to empower women in agriculture, close gender gaps, and improve global food security. This article explores the importance of gender equality for resilient food systems: https://lnkd.in/efEqXgtE This #IWD2025, we call on governments, private partners, and donors to invest in a future where equal access to resources fuels collective progress. #GenderEquality #IWD2025 #ForAllWomenAndGirls United Nations

?? At the DeSIRA-LIFT Conference in Brussels, Professor Lindiwe Majele Sibanda, Chair of the CGIAR Integrated Partnership Board, highlighted the critical role of research and innovation in transforming agrifood systems. As a global research partnership, CGIAR works with partners across Europe and beyond to develop science-based solutions that build more sustainable, climate-resilient food systems. Strengthening international cooperation is key to accelerating impact where it’s needed most. ?? More: https://lnkd.in/ep4vwxZH #OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan DeSIRA-LIFT European Commission

??In Balleyara, Niger, 30 women have gained essential skills in food hygiene, agro-food processing, and marketing through a Smart Food Training initiative led by ICRISAT. This initiative fosters economic empowerment and sustainable food systems in the Tillabéri region. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8KrUP-R #GenderInAg #AgriFood

2?? | The Road from COP29 to COP30 #2: The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) The CGIAR Road from #COP29 to #COP30 Webinar Series brings together experts and practitioners to translate global agreements into actionable strategies, highlighting the integral role of science in shaping policies and driving implementation. Last week, we explored Article 6.8 and non-market approaches to climate action. Now, we turn to one of COP29’s most consequential outcomes: the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) for climate finance. At COP29 in Baku, Parties agreed to mobilize at least $300 billion annually by 2035, with a vision to scale to $1.3 trillion annually. But does this new target meet the scale of the climate crisis? What does it mean for #FoodSystems and #Adaptation? On March 13 (14:00 CET), we’re bringing together leading voices to discuss: ?? The opportunities and shortfalls of the #NCQG agreement ?? How to ensure food and agriculture receive the funding they need ?? The Baku to Belém Roadmap—how we move from pledges to actual implementation Join us to listen to our expert panel ?? ??Haseeb Bakhtary, Lead Consultant at Climate Focus ?? Giulia Maria Galbiati, Climate Change Specialist and Coordinator of the FAST Partnership Task Force at FAO ?? Pedro Anglaze C., Researcher on Climate Finance and Co-lead of the Global Finance and Investments Research Area at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT's Climate Action Lever. Moderated by James Stapleton, Senior Strategic Advisor for Advocacy for Impact, CGIAR. ?? Register now and be part of the discussion: https://bit.ly/3F9BIRp Next in the series: The Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) and how it will shape resilience strategies leading into COP30. #ClimateFinance #ClimateAction

?? Can’t join us in Nairobi? No problem! We invite you to register for online attendance at CGIAR Science Week 2025. Participate virtually from anywhere in the world and engage with leading experts in agricultural research, policy, and innovation. Register now for online attendance- https://lnkd.in/di2qU7xw #CGIARScienceWeek #OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan