🌍Join us as we explore how scientific innovation and strategic partnerships can transform agrifood systems in Africa. The Africa-China-CIMMYT Science Forum will bring together leading minds from agricultural research and the private sector to tackle key challenges and create opportunities for smallholder farmers across the continent. 📢 Key speakers include CIMMYT’s Sarah Hearne and Prasanna Boddupalli, who will discuss genetic resources and maize breeding systems, and CGIAR’s Ismahane Elouafi, who will present CGIAR’s research strategy for Africa. For more information➡️ https://bit.ly/4fhDY6R #AgricultureInnovation #CIMMYT #CGIAR #AfricaChinaForum #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
Servicios de investigación
Texcoco de Mora, Estado de Mexico 103.362 seguidores
Science and innovation for a food and nutrition secure world.
Sobre nosotros
CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security and improving natural resources.
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http://www.cimmyt.org
Enlace externo para International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
- Sector
- Servicios de investigación
- Tamaño de la empresa
- De 51 a 200 empleados
- Sede
- Texcoco de Mora, Estado de Mexico
- Tipo
- Organización sin ánimo de lucro
- Fundación
- 1966
- Especialidades
- research, maize, wheat, agriculture, breeding, developing countries, agronomy, breeding, biotechnology, socioeconomics, dryland crops, legumes y food systems transformation
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Principal
Km 45 Carretera Mexico-Veracruz
Colonia El Batan
Texcoco de Mora, Estado de Mexico 56130, MX
Empleados en International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
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Viktor M. Kommerell
International Ag Research for Development professional based at CIMMYT HQ in Mexico and the Crop Trust, Bonn
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Monika Altmaier
Director Human Resources and Risk Management at CIMMYT | Mission Female Member | DirectorsAc@demy
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Gopesh Tewari
Education, Knowledge Sharing, Capacity Development, TVET, Livelihoods, ICT4D professional
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Andrea Carvajal
Content Specialist with 20 years’ experience working and creating engaging communications for international organizations in the development sector.
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🌱 In Zimbabwe's Mbire and Murehwa districts, the #CGIAR Agroecology Initiative (AE-I) is taking a transformative approach by placing farmers at the center of agricultural innovation. This initiative exemplifies how inclusive engagement and adaptive solutions can lead to sustainable agricultural practices. By integrating farmer feedback and working alongside local partners, we're not just improving productivity but also paving the way for long-term agroecological transition in #Zimbabwe. Read more➡️ https://bit.ly/3yibPvR #Agroecology #SustainableAgriculture #ResilientFoodSystems #InnovationInAction
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We welcome #VACS Working Group leads. These members within the #VACS Community of Practice are volunteering to develop a global agenda addressing policy challenges, solutions, and best practices. We appreciate their commitment and collaboration. WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), World Wildlife Fund, Global Farmer Network, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), University of Zambia, Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa - FARA, Crop Trust, World Vegetable Center, FAO, and AGRA. The working groups are: Access to Improved Crop Varieties, Global Crop Diversity Trust and the World Vegetable Center Increase Demand for Opportunity Crops, Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) Value Chain Creation, World Business Council for Sustainable Development and GAIN Sustainable Land Use, World Wildlife Fund and the Global Farmer Network Soil Management, CIMMYT and The University of Zambia, Lusaka Africa, Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa and Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa Anna Merrall Nelson, Daniela Vega, Maximo Torero, Bram Govaerts, 'Wole Fatunbi, Maarten van Zonneveld, Nora P. Castañeda-Álvarez, Lynnette Neufeld, Melanie Levine, Lawrence Haddad CMG, Teale Yalch, Suzy Friedman, Sieglinde Snapp, Lydia Chabala, AGNES KALIBATA, Tilahun Amede, Guenter Hemrich, Mary Boote, Xiomara Chavez Suarez, Ashley Hollister
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🌍 Are you a strategic HR leader with a passion for global impact? CIMMYT is searching for an innovative HR Director to join our team in Texcoco, Mexico. Lead our HR initiatives, foster a dynamic organizational culture, and drive forward our mission to improve the livelihoods of farmers in the Global South. Join us and be a part of building a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system. 🔗 Apply today: https://bit.ly/3L5gC6B 📅 Deadline: September 27th, 2024 #HRLeadership #GlobalImpact #AgricultureInnovation #SustainableDevelopment #CIMMYT #NonProfitJobs
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Join us for the next session of our "Catalysts of Change: Women Leaders in Science" series! 🔬 We're honored to host Ertharin Cousin, Founder and CEO of Food Systems for the Future, as she shares her insights on food security and global nutrition. 🌍 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 📡 Live streaming in English: @cimmytwebcast & LinkedIn CIMMYT 📡 Live streaming with Spanish translation: @ACCIMMYT Don't miss the chance to engage in a live Q&A session—scan the QR code to submit your questions! #WomenInScience #FoodSecurity #GlobalNutrition #CIMMYT #SustainableAgriculture
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Our demand-driven and strategic agronomic interventions through the EiA-GAIA project are making strides in safeguarding #soilhealth in #Ethiopia. At the #CIMMYT workshop on July 30, 2024, in Addis Ababa, Dr. Feto Esimo, DG-EIAR, emphasized the need for collective action to combat soil acidity. 🌱 Discover more about our impactful work and how we're fostering sustainable solutions in Ethiopia: https://bit.ly/4ftIM94 #SustainableAgriculture #CIMMYT
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🐔 Revitalizing Chicken Farming in Zambia The AIDI-L project is transforming poultry farming for 15,000 small-scale households across Zambia. By addressing critical challenges in production, market access, and disease control, the project empowers cooperatives like Tuyumepo Women to thrive and enhance local economies. With comprehensive training and support, these communities are set to unlock new opportunities in sustainable agriculture. 🐓 Read more: https://bit.ly/4bdhsZv #Agriculture #Sustainability #Zambia #CIMMYT
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Congratulations to Matthew Reynolds!🌾 #CIMMYT is proud to announce that Distinguished Scientist Matthew Reynolds has been awarded the 2024 International Crop Science Award by the Crop Science Society of America. His pioneering work in wheat breeding and global collaborations, like IWYP and HEDWIC, is driving innovation in climate resilience and food security. Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement! 🌍➡️ https://bit.ly/3AgxapM #CropScience #ClimateResilience #GlobalCollaboration #AgricultureInnovation #CIMMYT
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🌾 Boosting Yields & Reducing Carbon Footprint in India: Insights from an 8-Year Study🌍 On #EarthOvershootDay, as we grapple with the consequences of overusing our planet’s resources, a new study led by CGIAR and #ICAR offers hope. Over eight years, scientists explored the potential of Conservation Agriculture (CA) in India's Western Indo-Gangetic Plains. The results? Increased yields, improved soil health, and a reduced carbon footprint—showing that sustainable practices can help reverse the damage. Let’s commit to using our resources wisely and building climate-resilient food systems. 🔗Read more about this pivotal research: https://bit.ly/4d81q4M #ConservationAgriculture #Sustainability #ClimateChange #AgricultureInnovation #CIMMYT #MoveTheDate
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🌽 The SKUAST-K Maize Improvement Programme, in collaboration with #CIMMYT, is driving transformative progress in maize agriculture across Jammu and Kashmir. Through the development of resilient #maizevarieties and innovative #research, this partnership tackles critical challenges like poor soil nutrition and unpredictable rainfall. The results? Enhanced productivity, increased climate resilience, substantial funding, and the release of landmark maize varieties. Read more: https://bit.ly/3A6wW4I #AgricultureInnovation #ClimateResilience #Partnerships #SustainableAgriculture
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