CCAFS / Climate Change / East Africa / Environment / Food Security

East Africa to take part in 10-year research on boosting food security

East Africa has been earmarked for a global research programme that seeks to strike a balance between food production and environment conservation. Faced with the new threat of climate change, the Consultative Group on International and Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and the Earth System Science Partnership (ESSP) will spearhead the 10-year challenge programme on Climate Change, … Continue reading

Agriculture / CCAFS / Climate Change / Environment / Food Security

Experts gather in Nairobi to plan campaign on climate threat to global hunger and poverty

Leading agriculture and climate scientists, policymakers, farmers, and development experts from around the world will gather in Nairobi on May 4 to focus on the threat of climate change to the global food supply. If not dealt with, climate change could imperil efforts to reduce poverty and hunger and threaten the stability of entire nations … Continue reading

Agriculture / CCAFS / CGIAR / Climate Change / Research

Climate, agriculture and food security: A strategy for change

Climate has been central to much of the work of the CGIAR centres, variable and uncertain weather being one of the greatest challenges to small-scale farmers and other resource managers. New technologies and knowledge resulting from this work include hardier crops and better ways to manage trees, livestock, water, soil and fish. The CGIAR Challenge … Continue reading