Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT

🌱 In Côte d’Ivoire, farmers, cooperatives, exporters and partners like AICS, Save the Children, Solidaridad Network and Rainforest Alliance are co‑designing solutions for sustainable, deforestation‑free cocoa. We’re applying our Six‑Step Approach 🍫🌍 🔗 allbiociat.org/4dzGp62

Through the HIAAL initiative, the Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT works with partners in Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Uruguay, and Argentina to strengthen seed systems and deliver high‑performing hybrids to farmers.🌾🌱Accessible, resilient, real‑world impact.

🤖Alliance researchers supported the Drone Phenomics Hackathon with IFPRI and #Fairgrounds at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Students explored drone imagery, AI and phenotyping, guided by our team driving digital tools for sustainable agriculture. 🔗 allbiociat.org/4brfgBb

Out of 48 traditional crops evaluated in Colombia, chontaduro and cidra papa were prioritized as #OpportunityCrops together with @croptrust and value chain stakeholders. 📅 From March 17–20, the process continues with the Validation Workshop. #ClimateActionLAC #PowerOfDiversity

🌳 Peru, land of the Andes & Amazon, faces deforestation and climate challenges. 🌍 🌾 The Alliance supports native crop conservation, cacao value chains & resilient farming. 🇵🇪 🍫🥔🌱 Learn more 👇 🔗 allbiociat.org/4bMbPVv

🌍✨ Digital innovation is driving the Alliance’s work across Africa. In the latest edition of our newsletter, explore how digital innovation is strengthening agriculture and resilience across the continent. 🔍 Read: allbiociat.org/3NnrNvX 📩 Subscribe: allbiociat.org/4pPGxlU

🌱🎉 Future Seeds turns 4! More than a seed bank, it’s a living science hub where the Alliance protects crop diversity, advances conservation tech, and links research to action for climate resilience and better nutrition. 🌎✨ Thousands of seeds shaping tomorrow’s food systems.🫘

📰 #InTheMedia | 🌱🌍A women-led seed bank in Nyakach, supported by the Alliance, conserves 100+ climate‑adapted seeds and strengthens food security. 🫘 Carlo Fadda calls for recognizing community seed banks and their high‑quality seeds. @KilimoNews 🔗 allbiociat.org/4b2oHGW

🥗🌱 School meals are more than food; they’re a climate solution. They boost local economies, support resilient crops, and transform school food environments. 🌍✨ Let’s scale what works this #ISMD2026. 🔗 allbiociat.org/4bBOHcl

🍲 In Bukavu (DRC), a mother turned fear into innovation—creating a bean‑based porridge that now strengthens child nutrition and supports local women. 🌱📈 When women innovate, communities grow stronger. 🌍✨ 👉 Read the full story: allbiociat.org/3OUYCRt #IYWF2026

🌱 In many food chains, women plant, sort, process, and keep markets moving—yet often remain unseen. 📊✨ Recognizing their work is key to building fairer, more resilient supply chains. 🌍🤝 👉 Read the full story: allbiociat.org/4ufENUY #YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026

📢 From 92 applicants, 12 interns were selected for the Carbon Sequestration Fellowships funded by the @BezosEarthFund, representing Kenya, Benin, DRC, Nigeria, Colombia, and Mexico. 🌍✨ 🔬🌱 Young researchers driving science and innovation for sustainable food systems.

📢 #Vacancy | We are seeking a Consultant to serve as Project Director for The Italian Vision for a Sustainable Cocoa Value Chain. 📍 Location: Rome, Italy (12‑month temporary assignment) ✅ Apply by: March 22 📄 Details: 👉 allbiociat.org/4ciU2WT

🌱 In the DRC, many women farm land they can’t decide over—yet they protect soils, diversify crops and sustain resilience in a changing climate. 🌾🌍 When women have secure land rights, communities thrive. ✨ Read more: allbiociat.org/4suDqjK #YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026

⛰️ In Cumbal, southern Colombia, women protect something the world can’t afford to lose: life inside a seed. 🌱✨As climate shifts, they recover local varieties and lead seed banks. 🌾🔥 For #IYWF2026, meet Cumbal’s seed guardians: 🔗 allbiociat.org/4u9zbLU

On International Women’s Day, we share the new edition of the PABRA Friends newsletter, 🫘 highlighting how women are driving bean research, nutrition, and community resilience across Africa. 🌍 🔍 Read: allbiociat.org/4byu5S8 📬 Subscribe: allbiociat.org/424W0Do

🌼 This International Women's Day, we spotlight women transforming food and land systems. 💭 Then a curious girl, 👩‍🌾 now a leader driving innovation that feed communities & protect the planet. 👉 allbiociat.org/3Nm2nyR #YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026 #IWD

When women farmers lead, food and land systems change. Across regions, they are reshaping biodiversity, land rights, markets, food, and nutrition. 📢✨ This #IYWF2026 highlights their leadership and the transformations they drive. 🔗allbiociat.org/408yyES #YearOfTheWomanFarmer

🌼 Did you know women make up 48% of the global agrifood workforce? 📣 Today, we joined @FAO's announcement of the International Year of the Woman Farmer to celebrate how when women lead, food systems thrive. 🌱 Learn more about #IWD2026 👉 allbiociat.org/3Nm2nyR

🌳🐄 Colombia’s silvopastoral systems are proving trees and cows can thrive together. Can this transform cattle ranching across the tropics? 🔗 allbiociat.org/3MSLuf5