Opportunity crops are the future of resilient food systems! With #VACS champions, we are turning orphan crops into opportunity crops, boosting soil health, farmer incomes, and partnerships. It's about sustainable soils, smart business, and nutritious crops for all. #COP16Riyadh

🌱 CIMMYT + Novo Nordisk Foundation = A greener future Our partnership has grown! Building on the success of CropSustaiN, we’re expanding efforts to revolutionize sustainable farming. Learn more: on.cgiar.org/49orrf4 Novo Nordisk Foundation

Can plant genetic resources unlock solutions to desertification and boost crop productivity in drylands? Join Sam Gameda as he explores how #CIMMYT’s R&D is transforming livelihoods with sustainable agriculture. 🕐1:30-3:00 pm 📍 Science Pavilion-Green Zone #COP16Riyadh

At #COP16Riyadh, #CIMMYT soil scientist Sam Gameda highlighted climate challenges affecting genetic resources, soil health & food security in arid regions. He stressed that harnessing soil microbes can boost fertility, optimize nutrients & build resilient crops.

🚀 It’s official. CIMMYT’s 2025 Science & Innovation Week is here. A key moment to put our 2030 Strategy, Structure, People and Culture in focus. 🌍 Thank you to all CIMMYT staff whose dedication drives innovation every day. This week is for you. #SIW2025 🌱

The climate crisis is reshaping agriculture. CIMMYT is advancing climate-smart innovations while strengthening data systems to drive informed decisions. A unified data framework ensures research delivers solutions at scale. #SIW2025 📊

At #SIW2025, we must address key challenges in global food systems. Food insecurity is rising, with 280M+ people affected daily (GHO 2025). Climate shocks, conflict, and resource scarcity are deepening vulnerabilities. Science must drive solutions. 🌍

CIMMYT is turning science into solutions through: ✅ Climate-resilient crops ✅ Digital innovation ✅ Inclusive policies

The new Kiboko Research Facility highlights how integrated partnerships—between CIMMYT, KALRO, and global donors—accelerate innovation to tackle extreme weather and secure food for millions in East Africa. 🌱🤝 #CGIARScienceWeek25 #FoodSecurity

Today’s inauguration in Njoro underlines how integrated partnerships—between CIMMYT, KALRO, and global donors—strengthen seed systems and safeguard food production against harsh weather in Kenya and beyond. 🥬🤝 #CGIARScienceWeek25 #FoodResilience #WeatherSmartAg

🌍 “To tackle climate change, we need science that works for farmers.” — Dr. Sieglinde Snapp, CIMMYT We’re at #CGIARScienceWeek for the launch of CGIAR Climate Action. Here’s how CIMMYT is helping lead the way. 👇

🌱 “Climate action must be grounded in science and systems thinking.” — Dr. Tek Sapkota, Senior Scientist, CIMMYT At #CGIARScienceWeek, Tek brings deep expertise on how farming, soil, and emissions connect—and what we can do about it.👇

🌍 Proud to stand with the CIMMYT team at #CGIARScienceWeek. We are a global force for good—uniting science, partnerships, and innovation to transform food systems. Let’s go make impact. 💥🌾 #OneCIMMYT #FoodSecurity

At #CGIARScienceWeek, the #VACS community united around one goal: #resilience. 🌾 Climate-smart crops 🌱 Restored soils 🤝 Scalable partnerships 74K+ farmers reached—and we’re just getting started. A global model for transforming agrifood systems and securing our future.

🚨 Today at #CGIARScienceWeek: Plenary 2 – Growing Legacy 📷 CR2, UN Nairobi Campus I'm joining global leaders to discuss how CIMMYT and CGIAR science scales for impact—from drought-resilient crops to climate-smart partnerships. #CIMMYT

📣 Today at #CGIARScienceWeek, our DG Bram Govaerts CIMMYT spotlights how science scales for real-world impact. CIMMYT’s contribution? ✅ Drought-resilient crops ✅ Public-private scaling ✅ Government partnerships ✅ Millions of lives improved 📊 Impact stats in the comments 👇

🧵THREAD | CIMMYT's Dryland Crops Director Kevin Pixley at #CGIARScienceWeek How do we turn orphan crops into engines of opportunity? With science, strategic partnerships, and national leadership. Here’s how CIMMYT is scaling impact for dryland resilience. 👇

🧵THREAD | Can Africa meet its 45% ag output target by 2035? At #CGIARScienceWeek, CIMMYT’s Regional Director Africa Moses Siambi shared how science, partnerships, and innovation are helping turn CAADP commitments into action.👇

🤝 Great meeting with🇧🇪 Ambassador Peter Maddens Belgium in Kenya . A longstanding, fruitful partnership between Belgium, CIMMYT, and CGIAR—built on shared science, trust, and global impact. To many more years of collaboration! 🌍🌾 #Belgium #PartnershipsForImpact

#CIMMYT and World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) launched a new office 🇲🇽 to deepen collaboration 🌱🥗 From milpa systems to Africa 🌍 this partnership boosts nutrition and farmer incomes. Over 100000 reached so far 🤝 Working together yields stronger harvests Read more: bit.ly/4j9depU