ICARDA scientists develop sustainable solutions for family farmers in dry regions to improve livelihoods, food and nutritional security under a climate crisis.
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ICRISAT at the Second Annual Workshop on Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, Impact Assessment and Foresight (#MELIAF), hosted by the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (@ICARDA) from 6–8 October 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.
Dr Swamikannu Nedumaran, Principal Scientist – Agricultural Economist, Socio-economics, Inclusion and Impact, ICRISAT, engaged with researchers and impact specialists from CGIAR Centers, Science Programs and Accelerators to exchange knowledge, strengthen collaboration and explore ways to translate research evidence into development outcomes. He also visited the ICARDA Genebank to learn about crop diversity conservation efforts and their role in supporting future food security and sustainable agriculture.
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من الكويت، وقّعنا اليوم اتفاقية منحة BredMod 2.0 بين @ICARDA والصندوق الكويتي للتنمية @KuwaitFund، لدعم تطوير أصناف محسّنة من المحاصيل أكثر قدرة على مواجهة التغير المناخي في المنطقة العربية. شراكة نعتز بها، نترجم من خلالها العلم إلى حلول تخدم المزارعين وتعزّز الأمن الغذائي.
تصريح د. نزار حداد، المدير العام على هامش توقيع #الصندوق_الكويتي للتنمية اتفاقية منحة مع المركز الدولي للبحوث الزراعية في المناطق الجافة «إيكاردا»، للإسهام في تمويل مشروع تطوير ونشر الأصناف الزراعية المحسّنة وراثياً باستخدام الحلول الذكية. يهدف المشروع إلى تحديث وتسريع برامج التحسين الوراثي للمحاصيل الزراعية، من خلال تطوير أصناف محسّنة قادرة على التكيّف مع التغيرات المناخية والظروف البيئية في المناطق الجافة وشبه الجافة بالدول العربية.
A statement by Dr. Nizar Haddad, Director-General of (ICARDA) on the sidelines of the grant agreement signing between#KuwaitFund for Development and the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (@ICARDA ) to contribute to the financing of a smart solutions-based project for developing and disseminating genetically improved agricultural varieties. It aims to update and accelerate genetically improved agricultural crops programs through developing modified varieties capable of adapting to climate change and environmental conditions of dry and semi-dry regions in Arab states.
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Today in Kuwait, I’m pleased to mark a new milestone in ICARDA’s partnership with @KuwaitFund with the signing of the BredMod 2.0 grant agreement, to advance climate-resilient agriculture and food security across the Arab region.
A major milestone for climate-resilient agriculture across the Arab region!
ICARDA and @KuwaitFund have signed the Regional Breeding Modernization Project (BredMod 2.0), implemented with the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR).
Together, we aim to modernize crop breeding, accelerate the development of climate-resilient varieties, and strengthen food security across the Arab region.
Read more: icarda.org/media/news/kfaed-…
A major milestone for climate-resilient agriculture across the Arab region!
ICARDA and @KuwaitFund have signed the Regional Breeding Modernization Project (BredMod 2.0), implemented with the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR).
Together, we aim to modernize crop breeding, accelerate the development of climate-resilient varieties, and strengthen food security across the Arab region.
Read more: icarda.org/media/news/kfaed-…
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#KuwaitFund for Development signed a USD 2.56 million-worth grant agreement with the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (@ICARDA ) to contribute to the financing of a smart solutions-based project for developing and disseminating genetically improved agricultural varieties. The project aims to update and accelerate genetically improved agricultural crops programs through developing modified varieties capable of adapting to climate change and environmental conditions of dryand semi-dry regions in Arab states.
The agreement was signed on behalf of The Fun by its Acting Director-General Mr. Rashid Ali AlBader, and on behalf of ICARDA by its Director-General Dr. Nizar Haddad.
ICARDA retweeted
تصريح د. نزار حداد، المدير العام على هامش توقيع #الصندوق_الكويتي للتنمية اتفاقية منحة مع المركز الدولي للبحوث الزراعية في المناطق الجافة «إيكاردا»، للإسهام في تمويل مشروع تطوير ونشر الأصناف الزراعية المحسّنة وراثياً باستخدام الحلول الذكية. يهدف المشروع إلى تحديث وتسريع برامج التحسين الوراثي للمحاصيل الزراعية، من خلال تطوير أصناف محسّنة قادرة على التكيّف مع التغيرات المناخية والظروف البيئية في المناطق الجافة وشبه الجافة بالدول العربية.
A statement by Dr. Nizar Haddad, Director-General of (ICARDA) on the sidelines of the grant agreement signing between#KuwaitFund for Development and the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (@ICARDA ) to contribute to the financing of a smart solutions-based project for developing and disseminating genetically improved agricultural varieties. It aims to update and accelerate genetically improved agricultural crops programs through developing modified varieties capable of adapting to climate change and environmental conditions of dry and semi-dry regions in Arab states.
ICARDA retweeted
وقّع #الصندوق_الكويتي للتنمية اتفاقية منحة مع المركز الدولي للبحوث الزراعية في المناطق الجافة «إيكاردا»، بقيمة 2.56 مليون دولار أمريكي للإسهام في تمويل مشروع تطوير ونشر الأصناف الزراعية المحسّنة وراثياً باستخدام الحلول الذكية. يهدف المشروع إلى تحديث وتسريع برامج التحسين الوراثي للمحاصيل الزراعية، من خلال تطوير أصناف محسّنة قادرة على التكيّف مع التغيرات المناخية والظروف البيئية في المناطق الجافة وشبه الجافة بالدول العربية.
وقّع الاتفاقية نيابةً عن الصندوق الكويتي المدير العام بالوكالة السيد/ رشيد علي البدر، فيما وقّعها عن المركز المدير العام د. نزار حداد.
#StoriesOf2025
🐐 ICARDA works with dryland communities to strengthen livestock systems.
Our Annual Report will take you on a journey from Tunisia, where we supported the cultivation of carob trees for more resilient rangeland ecosystems, to Pakistan, where a community-based breeding program was launched for the first time, strengthening livestock systems through science and local knowledge.
🌱 Discover how science, innovation and local knowledge are helping build a more climate-smart livestock future for dryland communities.
📖 Read our Annual Report and discover more stops along the way: annual-report.icarda.org/202…
ICARDA at Cairo Water Week 2026
Water security is central to resilient agrifood systems across drylands. From 25–29 October, ICARDA will join the 9th Cairo Water Week in Cairo, Egypt, contributing science, innovation and partnerships to discussions on water security, climate resilience and sustainable agrifood systems.
ICARDA scientists will share practical approaches spanning desalination and wastewater treatment, water productivity and Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus and artificial intelligence.
Read more about ICARDA’s participation: icarda.org/media/events/icar…
🌾 ICARDA at World Food Forum 2026
ICARDA joined the global conversation in Rome, highlighting the role of agricultural research, innovation, and partnerships in advancing water security and resilient agrifood systems.
Through technical sessions and strategic dialogues, we showcased science-based solutions to strengthen food security and support farming communities in dryland regions.
Discover the highlights of our participation: icarda.org/media/events/icar…
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Infographics: 🎯 Three regions, three restoration stories 🌱
New infographics from the #FOLURUzbekistan project highlight key restoration opportunities in Kashkadarya, Khorezm and the Republic of Karakalpakstan.
Based on IUCN’s ROAM assessment, they show key landscape challenges, priority restoration measures and the potential benefits for ecosystems, agriculture and local communities. A quick visual overview of how restoration can help build more resilient landscapes across Uzbekistan 🫶
Explore the infographics 👉 bit.ly/4ymdfOI
#FOLUR #FOLURImpact @FOLURimpact @theGEF @FAO @ICARDA @ecogov_uz #EcosystemRestoration #FutureOfFood #UNited4Land
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🌾 World Food Day 2026 🌍
This #WorldFoodDay, #TAAT celebrates the farmers, researchers, innovators and partners working to scale proven agricultural technologies, strengthen resilience and improve food security across Africa.
🎥 See how agricultural innovation contributes to a food-secure future: youtube.com/shorts/DUINDvq4t…
🤝 Together, let’s turn innovation into impact!
#WorldFoodDay #EngageTAAT #FoodSecurity #AgriculturalInnovation #FoodSystems #AfricaAgriculture
@AfDB_Group @Groupe_AfDB @gatesfoundation
@GatesAfrica @CGIAR @CGIARScaling @IITA_CGIAR @aatfafrica @AfricaRice @BiovIntCIAT_eng @Cipotato @ICARDA @ICRISAT @FARAinfo @IWMI_ @ILRI @irri @IFPRI_Africa @CIMMYT @WorldVegCenter @WorldFishCenter @isdb_group @ADB_HQ @WorldBankGroup @IFAD @FAO @giz_gmbh
@mfregene77 @InnocentMus @EnockChikava
@CGIAR_EMD @simeonehui @TJKrupnik
@BVanlauwe @NamukoloC @sagizaw_TAAT
ICARDA retweeted
What we do today shapes what we harvest tomorrow. 🌱
This #WorldFoodDay, we’re looking at how CGIAR science is already making a difference. Today’s innovations are helping build a more food-secure tomorrow.
@IITA_CGIAR @WorldFishCenter @ICARDA @BiovIntCIAT_eng
⭐Here’s One Story from 2025 We Love⭐
A group of pioneering women farmers were the first to successfully grow newly released, heat-tolerant wheat varieties adapted to extreme conditions — demonstrating that durum wheat can thrive even under intense heat. 🌾☀️
Their success sparked a transformation. #Storiesof2025
📖 Read the full story and share your favorite from the 2025 Annual Report in the comments. 👇
annual-report.icarda.org/202…
#WorldFoodDay
From Lebanon to the Arctic 🌱 On 13 October, ICARDA deposited 2,039 seed samples representing 177 species from its Lebanon genebank at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, strengthening global efforts to safeguard crop diversity for future generations.
🔗 Read the full story: icarda.org/media/blog/protec…
With thanks to NordGen, the Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture and Food, the Crop Trust, and the CGIAR Genebank Network.
📸 Crop Trust
#WorldFoodDay
Can you feel the Arctic breeze? ❄️
ICARDA deposited 2,039 seed samples representing 177 species at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, helping safeguard crop diversity for the future of food.
🔗 Read the full story: icarda.org/media/blog/protec…
Thanks to NordGen, the Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture and Food, @CropTrust , and the
@CGIAR Genebank Network for supporting this global effort.
📸 Crop Trust/ NordGen
What do women farmers across MENA need to thrive? 🌱
Insights from nine countries highlight priorities including secure land rights, financial inclusion, access to technologies, decent work, and climate resilience.
Discover the regional Learning Agenda in our new blog: icarda.org/media/blog/advanc…
#RuralWomen #InternationalDayOfRuralWomen
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🌱 Small seeds. Global benefits.
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault safeguards crop diversity, protects seeds in emergencies & brings countries together, with the International Plant Treaty supporting this shared mission.
Stay tuned for more from Svalbard!❄️
#FoodSecurity
ICARDA retweeted
Genebanks worldwide, including Ukraine’s national genebank, deposited seeds in the @GlobalSeedVault, adding to over 1.4 million samples safeguarded.
The Svalbard Dialogue highlighted the need for lasting investment and cooperation to protect crop diversity.
Press release soon🗞️
🌾 Women farmers across MENA keep yields flourishing, communities fed, and businesses growing. Yet, their efforts often remain under-supported.
This #InternationalDayOfRuralWomen, ICARDA with @irri under @CGIARgender is advancing a regional Learning Agenda to help bridge the gender gap in agrifood systems.
🔗 Read our new blog: icarda.org/media/blog/advanc…
