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CGIAR accredited as intergovernmental organization to the UN Environment Assembly
Milestone formally positions CGIAR within the highest level of global environmental governance, strengthening its role as a trusted scientific partner in support of UN Member States.
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CGIAR science working for a food-secure future
Explore our new impact report: A global look at how CGIAR research and innovation is addressing food security challenges and meeting the demands of a changing climate.
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WorldFish’s AI-powered SmartCatch wins award
Tool to help small-scale fishers identify and record their catches using a simple mobile phone photo wins UN Prize for AI Innovation in Climate-Smart Fisheries.
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Severe food crisis in Gaza demands urgent action and strategy
Gaza’s entire population faces crisis-level food insecurity, with over 500,000 people on the brink of starvation. IFPRI experts call for immediate humanitarian access and long-term recovery investments.
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Why cutting climate aid now will cost more later
As climate disasters escalate, aid cuts threaten the resilience of low- and middle-income countries already hit hardest by climate change. Proactive investments in adaptation are vital to help communities thrive.
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Making food systems more resilient, inclusive and sustainable
See how CGIAR’s Breeding for Tomorrow Program is leveraging breeding modernization, market intelligence, and strengthened partnerships to improve seed systems, boost agricultural productivity and reduce hunger, particularly in the Global South.
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CGIAR Research Portfolio 2025-2030
The 2025-30 Research Portfolio is intended to accelerate and strengthen the implementation of CGIAR’s 2030 Strategy. It aims to raise the ambition for our science and innovation by bringing together and leveraging collective capabilities of all CGIAR Research Centers.

Our assets
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15 top-class Research Centers
CGIAR’s global network of 15 Research Centers contributes to an unrivalled mix of knowledge, skills and research facilities able to respond to emerging development issues.
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3,000+ partners
Unequalled partnerships network of more than 3,000 partners from national governments, academic institutions, global policy bodies, private companies and NGOs.
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89 countries
We have a local presence in 89 countries with a deep knowledge of customs, values and market operations in developing countries.
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50 years experience
A wealth of experience and knowledge spanning 50 years that builds on a track-record of innovation and world-class research.
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770,000+ germplasm accessions
CGIAR Research Centers have together built up the largest and most frequently accessed network of genebanks in the world.
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60+ innovations that changed the world
In 2021, CGIAR celebrated its 50th anniversary by showcasing its most impactful innovations of all time.
News
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Neglected No More: Why Climate-Smart Underutilized Foods Belong on School Meal Menus
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)18.07.25-
Environmental health & biodiversity
Integrating neglected and underutilized species (NUS) into school meal programs presents a promising…
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Improving biodiversity and ecosystem health in climate-stressed agricultural landscapes in Africa and Latin America.
Multifunctional Landscapes Science Program17.07.25The B-REAL (Biodiversity for Resilient Ecosystem in Agricultural Landscapes) project addresses the u…
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Strengthening research capacity in São Tomé: IITA hosts CIAT-STP team for one-month intensive training
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)17.07.25In a significant step toward enhancing agricultural research and food security in São Tomé and…
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