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ILRI scientists develop new guideline on pioneer-positive deviance for agricultural extension in Ethiopia
24.10.25-
Adaptation
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
Scientists at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have published a new guideline o…
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IWMI Leads the Way: Scaling Solar Irrigation for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
22.10.25By Maha Al-Zu’bi; Susanne Bodach; Seifu Tilahun IWMI Leads a Global Effort to Turn Proven…
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Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises as an entry point for improving diets of consumers in the informal neighborhoods of Africa
16.10.25-
Nutrition, health & food security
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is partnering with micro, small and medium-sized e…
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Africa, climate and food: How to feed a continent without increasing its carbon footprint
15.10.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Africa’s agrifood systems emit nearly 2.9 billion tons of CO₂ equivalent every year—more than …
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Maisha Makutano, Kenya’s new edutainment series, features ILRI’s gender and livestock research
12.10.25-
Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
When researchers from the gender team at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) met t…
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Scenarios for change: Digital technologies and the future of food, land, and water systems
06.10.25-
Big data
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
Bringing together diverse voices to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and strengthen CG…
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When does cattle farming go green? Understanding the 'Environmental Kuznets Curve'
06.10.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Cattle farming is often in the spotlight of environmental debates: it’s a major source of…
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From Door-to-Door Sales to Aquaculture Leader in Zambia.
30.09.25-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
In 2003, with just 1,250 kwacha in hand, Cosmas Chachi began walking from house to…
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Harnessing data storytelling for climate resilience in African agriculture
26.09.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Nutrition, health & food security
On Friday, August 5th, 2025, the Adaptation Atlas Data Storytelling Challenge officially launched …
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Insights from the Africa Climate Summit side-event dialogue on restoration and soil health
25.09.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Across Africa, soils are under stress. More than 65% of farmland is degraded, threatening food…
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Mentorship Capital: Fixing the Missing Middle in Research Careers
24.09.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Youth
When Said Skounti, a young researcher from Morocco, walked into the Africa Climate Mobility Academy…
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Strengthening Inclusive Scaling in Eastern and Southern Africa: Insights from a Regional Workshop in Uganda
24.09.25By Moureen Awori, Communication and Visibility Expert (IITA), with contributions from Ngowenani Noha…
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ILRI and Kenya Dairy Board sign agreement to transform the dairy sector ‘from farm to glass’
23.09.25-
Health
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Nutrition, health & food security
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) signed a five-…
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How catalytic capital is empowering Africa’s agri-entrepreneurs
23.09.25-
Environmental health & biodiversity
At the 2025 Africa Food Systems Forum in Senegal, ImpactSF brought together policymakers, fund manag…
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Africa’s farmers to benefit from global push for low-methane, resilient livestock
15.09.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Mitigation
On 10 September 2025, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) announced the launch of …
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Experts offer recommendations to reduce the cost of livestock feeds in Kenya
15.09.25-
Food security
Kenya’s livestock sector plays a critical role in the country’s social, economic, environmental …
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New study confirms endemic pig tapeworm risk in northern Uganda
15.09.25-
Health
In a recent study conducted in northern Uganda, researchers have confirmed that the region is…
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The cost of soil erosion in sub-Saharan Africa: Why the time to act is now
09.09.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Soil erosion is a silent crisis eroding Africa’s future. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), nearly half…
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