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Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 1d

🌍 Cassava Witches’ Broom Disease is spreading fast, threatening cassava and food security.
🔬 Join our webinar to learn how science is fighting back.
📅 Oct 28, 2025 | 🕗 8:00 a.m. Laos | 📍 Zoom
👉 Register now! https://allbiociat.org/4oolSUclue

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Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 1d

🌿 PTFI Ethics & ABS Expert Council at #LivingData2025! From October 21–24 in Bogotá, Colombia, our experts will join global leaders to explore how data can transform the way we understand and conserve biodiversity.
💡 Don’t miss our sessions: https://allbiociat.org/4o5yO1N

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Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 1d

🌟 Scaling Week in Latin America and the Caribbean! The event promoted a shared vision of responsible scaling, placing people and territories at the heart of transformative change.
📽️ Key takeaways: https://allbiociat.org/4hmmHKX
👉 Join the LAC Scaling Network: https://allbiociat.org/47izQA2

Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 1d

🌿 In #Kenya, indigenous vegetables are making a comeback—boosting nutrition, honoring tradition, and building climate resilience. Once sidelined, they’re now key to healthier, more sustainable food systems.
👉 Read the full story here: https://allbiociat.org/47gqbtV

Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 2d

🧬🌎 From October 20–24, Montevideo hosts the 4th annual meeting of the Latin American & Caribbean Genebank Community of Practice.
📄 Discuss digital sequence info
🤝 Strengthen collaboration
🌱 Enhance conservation & use of genetic resources
🌾 Regional action for global impact

Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 2d

Living income goes beyond fair prices—it means inclusion, innovation, and resilience. At #CGLF2025, our regional director shared how regenerative agriculture and digitalization can empower coffee farmers. At the Alliance, we connect data, landscapes, and people to make it happen.

Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 2d

🌟 Discover the latest edition of the PABRA Friends Newsletter!
This quarterly issue features inspiring success stories and expert insights shaping the future of sustainable bean production. 🌱

📩 Stay connected! 👉 https://allbiociat.org/4qlu21u

Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 2d

📢 On Oct 22, we'll join #CFS53 for a high-level panel: “Strengthening the Impact of CFS Policy Products,” featuring Elisabetta Gotor. | 🕗 15:00–18:00 (CET) 🌍
🔗 Discover more! 👇
https://allbiociat.org/4oyP4rW

Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 2d

📢 On Oct 22, our DG Juan Lucas Restrepo Ibiza will join the World Food Prize Deep Dive on ‘Reimagining Partnerships to Transform the Agri-Food Innovation Chain’ alongside leaders from ILRI, 2blades, Bayer4Crops, PepsiCo and GEMS Informatics.🌾
👉 Learn more: https://allbiociat.org/4h9XlA5 🔗

Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 3d

📰 #InTheMedia: Ahead of #COP30, the Alliance joined 100+ leaders at the Asia-Pacific Workshop to scale climate solutions in agrifood systems 🌱
The goal: unify voices, boost climate finance, and align food systems with NDCs & NAPs.
👉 Read more: https://allbiociat.org/4npvFJ6

Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 3d

🌍 Transforming food systems starts with people. 🤝 This #WorldFoodDay, our team shares how their work contributes to a future with more sustainable, healthy, and accessible food. 💚🍎👉 And you? How are you contributing to transforming food systems?

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Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 3d

📢 From Oct 20–24, we'll be at #CFS53, holding an event on how science and innovation can transform food systems.
🗓️ 22 Oct | 🕗 08:30–09:45 CEST | 📍Austria Room, FAO HQ
👇 Info here:
https://allbiociat.org/4hjI1kv

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Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 7d

🌍 On #WorldFoodDay we stand hand in hand for better food and a better future! 🤝 From 👨‍🌾 farmers to 🔬 scientists, 🎓 youth to 🏛️ policymakers—every voice matters.
Together, we’re transforming food systems for people and the planet. 🌱🌐

Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 7d

🎉 This #WorldFoodDay we mark 80 years of FAO’s work for 🌾 food security, 🥗 nutrition & 🌍 sustainability. 673M people still face hunger and nearly 1/3 of food is lost or wasted. 🤝Together, FAO & CGIAR work #HandInHand for better production, nutrition, environment & life.

Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 8d

🌍 Researchers from the Tropical Forages Program at the Alliance represented the organization at the 9th International Greenhouse Gas & Animal Agriculture Conference (GGAA2025), a leading global forum on livestock and climate change. 🐄💨

Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 8d

🌾 GRBP Series #1: Applied Economic Studies for Rice.
Learn how economic evidence drives rice breeding innovation + see the Crop Observatory in action!
📅 16 Oct 2025 | 🕗 2–3 PM CEST | 📍 Virtual
👉 Register now: https://allbiociat.org/4pYzsPQ

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Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 8d

👩‍🌾🌍 Growing resilience, together🌾
From field to policy, our visit to Kisumu County, Kenya, brought together partners to implement climate-smart farming systems.🌱 Explore how community seed banks and local farming networks are driving change!👇
https://allbiociat.org/46W0Erf

Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 8d

On #RuralWomen’s Day, we celebrate women-led innovation from Colombia’s Pacific coast! 🌊✨
Jaqueline & Yesi turn 🦐 shrimp shells into Camharina, a sustainable flour that creates 💰 income, 🌍 protects the planet & 🍽️ adds unique flavors.
📖 Full story: https://allbiociat.org/4nSKa9f

Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 13d

🌏 In #India, Country Rep Jai Rana highlighted existing efforts under the Himalayan Agroecology Initiative, developing roadmaps to promote #biodiversity, empower #farmers, and build #climate resilience. 🌱
👉 Learn more about the initiative here: https://allbiociat.org/48jn9az

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Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 13d

🌏 In Melanesia 🌊, we steered the campaign towards healthier #diets and enhanced #livelihoods in the rural communities of the #SolomonIslands and #Vanuatu.
🔍 Curious? Read more:https://allbiociat.org/42ziZrl

Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 13d

🌧️ Hear from Xiao Wei as she shares how we work hand in hand with smallholder farmers to ensure they are prepared for climate challenges. 🌪️🧐 Discover our innovative methods of upscaling climate information services.
👇Find out more!

Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 14d

📢 Join us at the First FAO Global Exhibition: ‘From #Seeds2Foods’, from Oct 10–13 in Rome. 🌱
Discover how science and innovation are creating climate-resilient, nutritious seeds and sustainable food systems. 🍽️🌾See you there!

Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 14d

🌍🌦️ In #Ghana, climate-smart cropping calendar is helping smallholder farmers make timely, informed decisions. 💡🤝 At our Kumasi workshop, experts and farmers refined this tool—bridging science and real-time action. Discover how!👇
https://allbiociat.org/3J2Kh2G

Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 15d

🤔 Can digital innovation transform food systems?
In #Uganda, MSMEs are proving it can—boosting farmer access to inputs, advice, and nutritious food.
💡 Smart economics. Smarter nutrition policy.
🔗 Read more: https://allbiociat.org/3KEyDvo

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Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 16d

🌍 In Ethiopia, Food-Based Dietary Guidelines help make healthy diets more accessible—while protecting the environment. 🌱🥗
This case study reflects the kind of transformation the new #EATLancet report calls for.
📽 Watch here 👇
https://allbiociat.org/3IKPYCq

Transforming Food Systems: Connecting Research, Policy, and Practice

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