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💪 From a powerful opening ceremony to energizing conversations and innovation on display, day one of #CGIARScienceWeek was nothing short of inspiring! This short video captures the energy, ambition, and collaboration driving our shared mission to transform food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. 🔗 View the full program: https://lnkd.in/dfdxab_e 👇 Watch the highlights #OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan

🚀 We're proud to officially launch the new CGIAR Research Portfolio 2025-30 at #CGIARScienceWeek, an integrated roadmap to transform food, land, and water systems. Officially unveiled today at #CGIARScienceWeek, the Portfolio reflects a bold step forward in delivering impact-driven science where it's needed most. This portfolio is rooted in collaboration, powered by innovation, and designed to deliver real-world solutions for people and the planet. 🔗 Explore the vision: https://lnkd.in/gFm8a5MY #OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan

🌍 CGIAR Science Week officially opened yesterday with an exciting opening ceremony. With over 10,000 delegates joining online and in-person, the opening ceremony set a powerful tone. Science, innovation, and collaboration are essential to transforming our food systems in the face of climate change, biodiversity loss, and population pressures. From Musalia Mudavadi's powerful keynote to the Council of the Wise panel featuring global science leaders and farmers on the frontline, the message is clear: we must act boldly, and we must act together. 🌱 Let’s harness science for a sustainable, food-secure future for all. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eKMcfCBQ Zainab Hawa Bangura United Nations Professor Lindiwe Majele Sibanda Ameenah Gurib-Fakim Ibrahim Mayaki #CGIARScienceWeek #OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan

🌐The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) explores how embracing failure fuels learning and accelerates innovation in agrifood systems. By fostering organizational cultures that support transparency, reflection, and adaptive learning, organizations like IWMI are reshaping how failure is perceived and utilized within research and development contexts. Read more: https://lnkd.in/erc7j_KQ #Innovation #Research

📊 Harnessing Data for Agronomic Solutions 🌱 CGIAR’s Chief Scientist, Sandra Milach joined today’s panel at #CGIARScienceWeek to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in agriculture—how to use data-driven insights for real-world agronomic solutions. Experts discussed: 🔹 Farmer-centric innovation: Agronomic solutions must be designed with and for farmers. CGIAR’s Excellence in Agronomy works directly with farmers to co-develop climate-smart strategies tailored to their realities. 🔹 The Power of digital tools: AI and machine learning are transforming agronomy. From real-time weather-based decision support to precision farming, technology is helping farmers adapt to climate change. 🔹 Collaboration for impact: Open and standardized data sharing is critical. Initiatives like the CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture integrate AI, remote sensing, and farmer insights to scale effective solutions. Stay tuned for more insights as the week unfolds! 🔗 View the full program: https://lnkd.in/dfdxab_e Christian Witt, Gates Foundation; John Choptiany PhD; Wuletawu Abera, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT; Aggrey Agumya, Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA); Bernard Vanlauwe, CGIAR Sustainable Farming Science Program; Rikin Gandhi, Digital Green; Fadl Abdelhamid Fadl Hashem, Agricultural Research Center - Egypt; Medha Devare, CGIAR; and Emmanuel Birech, Microsoft Africa. #OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan

❓How can CGIAR best make its science, solutions, and experts available to the decision-makers who are leading the charge against urgent crises, such as food insecurity, poverty, inequality, climate change, and environmental degradation? 🎥 Join us for a Science to Action panel discussion at #CGIAR ScienceWeek, as we launch CGIAR’s inaugural flagship report, Insight to Impact: A decision-maker’s guide to navigating food system science: https://lnkd.in/eYKxzsVF

🌾 Day 2 of #CGIARScienceWeek is in full swing here in Nairobi! Can’t be with us in person? You can still catch all the action online. Each session has a livestream! 👉 https://lnkd.in/di2qU7xw Here’s what’s on the agenda for Day 2: 💡 Plenary: 10:30 – 13:30 | Plenary 2: Building Bridges & Scaling Impact 🤝 Strategy Dialogues: 08:00 – 10:00 | Genebanks Accelerator Strategy Dialogue 16:00 – 18:00 | Breeding for Tomorrow Science Program 16:00 – 18:00 | Driving Impact Together: Learning from Partner Experiences & Expanding Future Collaborations 🌱 Side Events: Kicking off bright and early, Day 2’s side events spotlight the innovations that fuel transformation—from genebank science and climate resilience to inclusive investment models and community-led adaptation. Don’t miss the diverse lineup of workshops, deep dives, and science talks! 🖥️ Explore the full schedule of Day 2 side events: https://lnkd.in/eXEAkepK #CGIARScienceWeek #OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan

🚨 Breeding for Tomorrow (#B4T) Science Program is launching this afternoon! Join us at #CGIARScienceWeek in Nairobi 📣 The session will be opened by Ismahane Elouafi, #CGIAR Executive Managing Director, followed by an exciting line-up of CGIAR and partner speakers who will present B4T’s mission, vision and partner model. We’ll close the session on a high note with Sandra Milach, CGIAR Chief Scientist! 📅 Tuesday, April 8 🕓 16:00–18:00 EAT 📍 United Nations Campus, Nairobi 💻 Livestream available here: https://lnkd.in/dFmTB3Dm Swipe through the slides below for a sneak peek of what’s coming 👇 Peter Coaldrake Matty Demont Michael Quinn Chris Ojiewo Eng Hwa Ng Biswanath Das @Maria Fernanda Alvarez Godfrey Asea, @National Agricultural Research Organization - NARO, #Uganda / Sarah Hearne CGIAR Breeding for Tomorrow

🚀 Day one of #CGIARScienceWeek 2025 has set the tone for an incredible week ahead! 🌍 Today’s highlights included: 📌 The official opening ceremony where CGIAR's Executive Managing Director, Ismahane Elouafi shared moving remarks on transforming global agriculture and food systems alongside Zainab Hawa Bangura. 📌 Dialogues on the CGIAR Climate Action Program and CGIAR Food Frontiers and Security Program as we launch the CGIAR 2025-2030 Research Portfolio. 📌 Exploring Good Food for All with SDG2 Advocacy Hub, Chefs Manifesto, AGRA, and students from Kenyatta University to tell the story of innovation and partnership in food systems. As we move into tomorrow’s panels, events, and presentations, we look forward to deeper discussions on fostering regional integration, the CGIAR 2025-2030 Research Portfolio, data for agronomic solutions, and more... What inspired you the most today? Tell us in the comments. 💬 🔗 Visit the program: https://lnkd.in/dfdxab_e 🎥 Watch the recording: https://lnkd.in/ee_qC6SS #FoodSystemsInnovation #OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan

🚀 CGIAR Science Week is here! Today, CGIAR’s Executive Managing Director, Ismahane Elouafi opened a week of collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing with a powerful opening message. As experts, policymakers, and researchers come together, we set the stage for impactful discussions on shaping the future of sustainable agrifood systems. A minute of silence was observed in honor of Dr. Kanayo F. Nwanze, former Director of the Africa Rice Center, and a lifelong advocate for smallholder farmers and rural transformation. Follow along for key takeaways and highlights this week! 🔗 Visit the program: https://lnkd.in/dfdxab_e 🎥 Watch the recording: https://lnkd.in/ee_qC6SS #CGIARScienceWeek #OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan