International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas - ICARDA

Don’t miss out on ICARDA's pre-breeder Anna Backhaus's Q&A with Crop Trust

🌱✨ Learn more about the role of a pre-breeder at ICARDA and its significance in the fight against climate change and ensuring food security.

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Pre-Breeding For Dummies With Anna Backhaus It's April. Night is falling in Agadir, a coastal Moroccan city bordering the southern Atlantic coast, and Anna is talking about her pre-breeding work and th...

🚨 Exceptional Opportunity Alert 🚨

CGIAR & UM6P - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University are offering 10 scholarships for African PhD students to pursue their doctoral studies in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at UM6P. 🌍📚

Scholarships are available for candidates pursuing PhDs closely aligned with the following six core research themes:

🔶 Systems Approaches for Sustainable Intensification of African Agriculture
🔶 Soil Health to Sustain Food Security in Africa
🔶 Biodiversity and Genetic Resources to Sustain Food Security in Africa
🔶 Role of Social Sciences Research to Sustain Food Security in Africa
🔶 Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, and Water Management in Africa
🔶 Big Data & Geospatial Science in Agricultural Research and Extension


🗓️ Apply by: 15 August 2024
🔗 Apply now :

Opportunités de carrière : UM6P-CGIAR Pan African Scholarship Program (11841) Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is an institution dedicated to research and innovation in Africa and aims to position itself among world-renowned universities in its fields The University is engaged in economic and human development and puts research and innovation at the forefront of African dev...

🌟 ICARDA is proud to be featured in the CGIAR 2023 Annual Report with Growing Food Against the Odds: The iNASHR Success Story.

👉 Explore the full story and report: https://annualreport.cgiar.org/2023/growing-food-against-odds-inashr-success-story

ICARDA is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer who will develop results frameworks, indicators, and theories of change to support resilient agri-food systems.

📍 Remote

Apply now ⬇️

https://apply.workable.com/icarda/j/E9B133B78F/

4️⃣ 0️⃣+ years of excellence + new science & technology = sustainable livelihoods for farmers! 🌱

As climate change accelerates, our partner-led 2030 Research & Innovation Strategy keeps up by tapping into new approaches and technological advances.

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https://www.icarda.org/about-us/strategic-plan

🚀🌿 “Grasspea” - a superhero with overlooked powers!

Shiv Agrawal, Pulses Breeder at ICARDA, explains how, with a balanced diet, grasspea is perfectly safe and nutritious.

📖 Read the story of breaking the stigma of grasspea in South Asia. Crop Trust

Breaking the Stigma of Grasspea in South Asia - Crop Trust Breaking the Stigma of Grasspea in South Asia- Crop Trust - Securing our food, forever

📢The CGIAR Annual Report 2023 is out!🎉

Explore our 2023 accomplishments, with the key them of advancing nutrition, health, and food security worldwide. This year's report highlights groundbreaking research, innovative solutions, and impactful collaborations with global partners.

🔗Read the full report: http://annualreport.cgiar.org/2023

In Morocco, The droughts have become more frequent and more severe!

Michael Baum, Acting Deputy Director General, ICARDA, is emphasizing the urgent need for drought-resistant crops to sustain global food supplies.

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Drought gripping Morocco is bad omen for global food supplies Facing severe droughts, Morocco's farming sector struggles with plummeting wheat yields, impacting fruit and vegetable exports and widening income disparities.

ICARDA is seeking a Human Resources Manager to strengthen the support and oversight of human resources operations in ICARDA and ensure operations are aligned with business objectives and institutional HR strategies and policies.

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https://apply.workable.com/icarda/j/A667253C43/

📅 New date announcement! CGIAR Science Week is now rescheduled for April 7–12, 2025. Join us at the UN Campus in Nairobi, Kenya, for a week of impactful discussions and innovations.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. We're excited to see you there!

🔗 More information: https://on.cgiar.org/49e0KZs


Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT Africa Rice Center International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas - ICARDA ICRISAT ILRI International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) International Food Policy Research Institute International Water Management Institute (IWMI) International Potato Center WorldFish CIFOR-ICRAF International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) IRRI

📰 Exciting news! Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Family Farming Knowledge Platform has featured ICARDA in its monthly publication, recognizing our efforts in advancing climate-smart agri-solutions across the CWANA region.

Explore how we're contributing to sustainable farming practices and innovation. 🌱

➡️ https://on.cgiar.org/3S0FsZ6

🌾 ICARDA is proud to be part of Crop Trust BOLD project! 🌱 "BOLD supports us in developing new varieties for farmers, helping us mobilize beneficial crop genetic diversity," said Miguel Sanchez Garcia, Scientist- Barley Breeder, ICARDA.

Learn how the BOLD project generates seeds with vital traits like drought tolerance and disease resistance:

Unlocking Hidden Gems: a BOLD Journey to Resilient and Diverse Crops What do alfalfa, barley, durum wheat, finger millet, grasspea, potato, and rice have in common? They’re all included in the Crop Trust’s BOLD project, which ...

ICARDA is seeking a Date Palm Entomologist Expert to work on the Development of Sustainable Date Palm (DP) Systems. The work of the expert covers management of red palm weevil (RPW) and other key insect pests.

📍Ajman, UAE

Apply now ⬇️
https://apply.workable.com/icarda/j/8327BD44FF/

🌍 At ICARDA, we’re committed to providing innovative, science-based solutions for communities in dry regions. Our research spans the CWANA region and the Middle East, addressing key agricultural challenges amid intensifying climate change.

👉 Explore ICARDA's 2030 Research and Innovation Strategy: https://www.icarda.org/about-us/strategic-plan

"We are delighted to participate as Supporting Partner for the 5th Global Vertical Farming Show - the Middle East’s largest and only exclusive vertical farming event said to take place on 10th & 11th September 2024 at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Dubai, UAE.
With helping thousands of industry-specific people from the vertical farming / CEA & related industries find business opportunities in the UAE - the 2-day power-packed exhibition and an intriguing conference is ready to go live in just two months.
Our participation in the event is a testament to the belief that we truly support the Middle East Vertical Farming Industry.
Are you ready to meet and collaborate with us?
Register for the show here - https://lnkd.in/etsdsJgi

👏 ICARDA’s Safaa Kumari, Head of Seed Health Lab/ Plant Virologist, made a significant impact at the XX International Plant Protection Congress, 1-5 July 2024, Athens, Greece.

She presented 2 sessions: (i) The role of the Arab Society of Plant Protection (ASPP) in enhancing plant health research coordination and collaboration in the Arab region (as a president of ASPP), (ii) Management of emerging and invasive pests of food legumes and cereals germplasm in CWANA region

Additionally, her posters on fall armyworm and faba bean viruses in Lebanon showcased innovative management strategies.

🔗 Explore more: https://www.ippcathens2024.gr/ 🌿🌍

📱🔔Don't let important updates slip away – turn on notifications for ICARDA's WhatsApp channel today!

Be the first to know about groundbreaking research, events, and more!

🔗 Follow our new Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaA2kBsFHWq3xHlchd3d

✨Impact For The Future✨

Developed in close collaboration with our partners, our 2030 Research & Innovation Strategy ensures our science meets pressing needs of dryland communities amidst the climate emergency.

👉Learn more: https://www.icarda.org/about-us/strategic-plan

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Don’t miss out on our June blogs & News:

🔸UNITED FOR LAND - REGENERATIVE GRAZING TO COMBAT DESERTIFICATION
https://www.icarda.org/media/blog/united-land-regenerative-grazing-combat-desertification

🔸UNVEILING THE COSTS OF INACTION AND BENEFITS OF ACTIONS TO CONTROL LAND DEGRADATION
https://www.icarda.org/media/blog/unveiling-costs-inaction-and-benefits-actions-control-land-degradation

🔸TOMORROW’S AGRI-EXPERTS - TOTTORI STUDENTS AT ICARDA
https://www.icarda.org/media/news/tomorrows-agri-experts-tottori-students-icarda

🔸MALI’S FIRST-EVER COMMUNITY-BASED BREEDING PROGRAM IS LAUNCHED
https://www.icarda.org/media/news/malis-first-ever-community-based-breeding-program-launched

🔸GEOAGRO-MISR DIGITAL APPLICATION TRAINING IN EGYPT
https://www.icarda.org/media/news/geoagro-misr-digital-application-training-egypt

🔸MAXIMIZING WHEAT PRODUCTIVITY WITH SUPPLEMENTAL IRRIGATION
https://www.icarda.org/media/news/maximizing-wheat-productivity-supplemental-irrigation

ICARDA will continue to promote sustainable practices, enhance food security, and build resilient livelihoods in dry regions.

👉Check our website for more insightful stories: https://www.icarda.org/

Snaps from our session on "High and Dry: Food and Water Security in a Changing Climate" at the CGIAR MENA Dialogue in Morocco, brought together CGIAR leadership, scientists, and regional partners INRA-Maroc : Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique , ICRISAT , Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) , Green Climate Fund , and Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT . We presented CGIAR's work in the MENA region and discussed innovative solutions in agriculture, water, and food security to combat climate change impacts.

The dialogue emphasized the importance of collaboration between international research organizations, national systems, donors, and the private sector to develop resilient agrifood systems and promote climate-smart adaptation and mitigation strategies. 🤝🌾

The Green Climate Fund highlighted how CGIAR's expertise, data, knowledge, and presence in the region can be highly beneficial and supportive to MENA countries in developing their GCF project proposals.

Together, we are building a more sustainable and resilient future for the MENA region. 🌟💪

Important announcement!

📣⚠ Important Announcement: CGIAR Science Week Postponed 📣⚠

In consultation with our co-host, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), we have taken the decision to postpone CGIAR Science Week. This is due to unforeseen circumstances. This is not a decision taken lightly. We deeply regret any inconvenience caused to delegates and to colleagues who were still intending to join. Thank you for your patience while we consulted and decided on this matter.

Please do not make plans to go to the UN campus. The badge collection has now closed, and site visits and exhibition set-ups have also been cancelled.

Looking ahead, we can confirm that the rescheduled event will take place at the same venue - the UN Campus - in Nairobi, co-hosted by KALRO. We are working quickly to confirm a new date and will advise on this as soon as possible. More information will be available on the website soon. We are committed to making this important event for agrifoods science and innovation a great success, with your continued and valued support.

The CGIAR team and our service provider TAG Events [email protected] is standing by to respond to any questions you have. (Agency hotline +254 721 466 009). Thank you for your patience and understanding.

More information: https://lnkd.in/dMFvkvQY

Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT Africa Rice Center International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas - ICARDA ICRISAT ILRI International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) International Food Policy Research Institute International Water Management Institute (IWMI) International Potato Center WorldFish CIFOR-ICRAF International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) IRRI

1 week left ⬇️⌛CGIAR Science Week

From July 1-5, ICARDA & partners are joining forces to inspire change for resilient food, water, and land systems 🌍✨

Explore Now our day-to-day activities🔗

ICARDA at CGIAR Science Week | ICARDA ICARDA and partners are joining forces to inspire change for resilient food, water, and land systems at the CGIAR Science Week 1-5 July. The event will co-create a transformation roadmap, build investment cases, and connect experts to inspire global change.

☀️ : Hot, dry, and fragile. The Middle East & CWANA face immense challenges amid climate change.

💪 ICARDA empowers dryland farmers with climate-smart agri-solutions, building resilience and food security for a more sustainable future.

👉 https://www.icarda.org/about-us/Why-CWANA-and-Middle-East

🗨️Join the conversation and be part of our growing community!

👉Follow our new Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaA2kBsFHWq3xHlchd3d

🐐🚀 Launching Mali's first Community-Based Breeding Program for goats in Ségou! This program, by International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas - ICARDA and ILRI, empowers farmers to improve productivity and sustainability.

👉 Read full story:

Mali’s first-ever Community-Based Breeding Program is launched | ICARDA The launch in Mali in 2023 of the country’s first-ever community-based breeding scheme for goats demonstrates that when small-scale livestock keepers collaborate, they can improve the genetic potential of their goats and enhance their livelihoods.

🚀 CGIAR's Science Week is around the corner! From July 1 to 5, ICARDA and partners will join forces to inspire change for resilient food, water, and land systems 🌍✨. The event will co-create a transformation roadmap, build investment cases, and connect experts to inspire global change.

Explore our day to day activities🔗

ICARDA at CGIAR Science Week | ICARDA ICARDA and partners are joining forces to inspire change for resilient food, water, and land systems at the CGIAR Science Week 1-5 July. The event will co-create a transformation roadmap, build investment cases, and connect experts to inspire global change.

CWANA & MENA Region face significant challenges like water scarcity & land degradation. ICARDA's innovative solutions, from drought-resistant crops to sustainable farming practices, are reshaping the region's food security landscape.

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https://www.icarda.org/about-us/Why-CWANA-and-Middle-East