CGIAR Policy Innovations

The gap between complex modeling and real-world policy is closing. We’re joining @IFPRI to show how RIAPA-AI and PEPA-AI use LLMs to turn food system data into instant, actionable evidence for policymakers. Register: on.cgiar.org/4bqT89H @CGIAR

We’re launching the Ethiopia Country Policy Innovation Hub! Join us in person in Addis Ababa to co-create our strategic portfolio. We’re bringing researchers & policymakers together to drive evidence-based solutions. Secure your spot here: on.cgiar.org/4srXjIl

We’re excited to launch the new @CGIAR Policy Innovation Hubs, a platform for turning research into real-world strategy. Check out the main policy hubs page here: on.cgiar.org/4b4aW9B

The countdown is ON! On February 26, we launch the Policy Innovations Hub for Malawi in Lilongwe! We’re bridging the gap between global science and national action to build food systems that are resilient, inclusive, and ready for the future. Register: events.cgiar.org/buildinginclus…

The Policy Innovations Hub for Kenya launch is almost here! Limited in-person seats! (Note: Travel expenses are the responsibility of the participant). Online option available! Register for both options: events.cgiar.org/apolicyinnovat…

The Policy Hub launches are coming soon! Get ready to reshape policy for a sustainable future. Registration + full details dropping very soon. Follow us & turn on notifications!

Fantastic to see CGIAR Policy's BRIGHT (Building Resilience, Inclusive Growth and Holistic Transformation) survey in Sri Lanka receive front-page coverage in the weekend press. Read the full article in the Daily FT here: ft.lk/front-page/Pov…

Out now in Nature Food: A new assessment of 6 policy approaches to decarbonize our food systems. demonstrate that green innovation is the most effective way to slash emissions while supporting farmers and consumers alike. Read Open Access: on.cgiar.org/4qjIxTb

We are working at the country level with governments and partners to bridge the gap between research and real-world policy. By providing data-driven insights, we help shape long-term solutions for food, land, and water systems.

The @CGIARPolicy Newsletter is live! From leveraging AI for better food policymaking in Africa to empowering women farmers in India, our second edition covers the front lines of policy science. Read here: on.cgiar.org/491gKPN

News covered the @CGIARPolicy's BRIGHT Survey launch in Colombo, collecting vital data for national recovery policies. The goal: use evidence to find solutions and financing for resilient growth. Watch the news here: on.cgiar.org/4q4die8 @IFPRI

Policymakers need evidence fast, but credibility matters. @CGIARPolicy's new brief explores Rapid Policy Decision Support Tools: how to balance speed with rigor. Read the insights: on.cgiar.org/4pvtk0V

Green input subsidies are shaped by politics, institutions, and stakeholder interests. Insights from Colombia show that success depends on governance, collaboration, and embedding subsidies in sustainability frameworks. Read @cgiarpolicy report here: on.cgiar.org/3XVrv19

Africa is not on track for #SDG2 (ending hunger by 2030). Incremental fixes won't work. We must fundamentally reimagine food systems by centering African Agency & local priorities. Read more in this paper from @CGIARPolicy: on.cgiar.org/44lqC5K

@CGIARPolicy just launched a Soft Skill Training Module for community leaders in Participatory Groundwater Management, complementing India’s #ATALJAL scheme. Partnered with IWMI and others. Read the module here: on.cgiar.org/4rASaxQ @CGIAR @IWMI

At COP 30 in Belém (Nov 19), we highlighted the UAE/CGIAR “Future Food Systems” program. The focus was on policy Integration and Coherence - vital for global food security and climate action. Watch the full event recording here: on.cgiar.org/4p87a4O @CGIAR @CGIARclimate

Thrilled to share that PEPA AI has been featured in the Kenya News Agency! The article highlights how @CGIARPolicy's Political Economy and Policy Analysis digital tool is a "game-changer" for policymakers. kenyanews.go.ke/game-changer-t…

Policy Research Drives Action in Lao PDR! Supported by @CGIARPolicy, Policy Think Tank of the National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute convened 40 stakeholders on Nov 7th to launch the Policy Research Priority Agenda 2025-2030.

Pakistan Water Week 2025: Key Dialogue The 5th Pakistan Water Week (Nov 3-7, Islamabad) unites global experts and Ministry of Water Resources on the water-food-climate nexus. They will co-create climate-resilient solutions for national water security. More details to follow.

Key takeaway from our recent policy seminar: AI delivers Precision Policy, Predictive Modeling, and Rapid Analysis for a resilient food future. Grateful to Kristofer Hamel (UAE Gov) for driving the UAE's commitment to strengthening collaboration with @CGIAR