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Item Explorando la intersección entre el cambio climático y la violencia basada en género(Video, 2025-02-26) Penel, CharlotteWithin the framework of the project “Generating more evidence on the challenges and experiences of women in climate change adaptation in national policies (of Guatemala),” funded by the Government of Ireland, this presentation explores the multiple intersections between climate change and gender-based violence (GBV), highlighting how climate impacts intensify human security risks and exacerbate pre-existing gender inequalities. By analyzing causal pathways such as economic and food insecurity, health, access to natural resources, and climate-induced displacement, the presentation identifies concrete mechanisms through which climate change contributes to increased GBV. It also emphasizes how factors such as poverty, age, education level, and migration status create intersectional vulnerabilities that disproportionately affect women, girls and other marginalised groups. Despite these vulnerabilities, women can be important agents of change and play a role in environmental conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development. The presentation concludes with a call to develop research on these interlinked issues to further our understanding on this topic, especially in the Latin American region, as well as adopting holistic and intersectional approaches, fostering cross-sectoral collaboration to address the root causes of this nexus. Dentro del marco del proyecto “Obtener más evidencia sobre los desafíos y experiencias de las mujeres en materia de adaptación al cambio climático en las políticas a nivel nacional (de Guatemala)” financiado por el gobierno de Irlanda, esta presentación explora las múltiples intersecciones entre el cambio climático y la violencia basada en género (VBG), destacando cómo los impactos climáticos intensifican los riesgos para la seguridad humana y agravan las desigualdades de género preexistentes. A través del análisis de rutas causales como la inseguridad económica y alimentaria, la salud, el acceso a los recursos naturales y los desplazamientos inducidos por el clima, la presentación identifica mecanismos concretos mediante los cuales el cambio climático contribuye al aumento de la VBG. Asimismo, se enfatiza cómo factores como la pobreza, la edad, el nivel educativo y la situación migratoria generan vulnerabilidades interseccionales que afectan de manera desproporcionada a las mujeres, las niñas y otros grupos marginados. A pesar de estas vulnerabilidades, las mujeres pueden ser agentes importantes de cambio y juegan un papel en la conservación del medio ambiente, la resiliencia climática y en el desarrollo sostenible. La presentación concluye con un llamado a desarrollar investigaciones sobre estos temas interrelacionados para profundizar nuestra comprensión, especialmente en la región latinoamericana, así como a adoptar enfoques holísticos e interseccionales y fomentar la colaboración intersectorial para abordar las causas estructurales de este nexo.Item GIC-LAC Project: Strengthening mitigation objectives and reducing emissions in LAC agrifood systems(Video, 2025-02-18) Yomayuza Herrera, Karoll Valentina; Sylvester, Janelle MarieThe project "Strengthening national mitigation objectives and opening a path to reduce emissions in agrifood systems in Latin America and the Caribbean" #GICLAC is funded by the New Zealand Government and implemented by the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture, seeks to transform the region's agrifood systems by developing technical capacities in countries to improve the reporting of greenhouse gas emissions, promoting inventories that are transparent, consistent, and technically robust.Item Proyecto GIC-LAC: Fortalecer objetivos de mitigación y reducir emisiones en sistemas alimentarios(Video, 2025-03-05) Yomayuza Herrera, Karoll ValentinaEl proyecto #GICLAC «Fortalecimiento de los objetivos nacionales de mitigación y apertura de un camino para reducir emisiones en los sistemas agroalimentarios de América Latina y el Caribe» financiado por el Gobierno de Nueva Zelanda e implementado por la Alianza de Bioversity International y el Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical, busca transformar los sistemas agroalimentarios de la región mediante el desarrollo de capacidades técnicas en los países para mejorar el reporte de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, promoviendo inventarios transparentes, consistentes y técnicamente robustos.Item AI-Powered PEPA Tool for Policy Insights in Agrifood Systems Transformation(Website, 2025-05) Mockshell, Jonathan; Garcia Gallego, Jeffrey Steven; Mosquera Escobar, Leslie Estefany; Blanco Garcia, Maria Alejandra; Nielsen Ritter, Thea; Franco Betancourt, Gabriel; Mwanzia, Leroy; Garcia, CarolinaThe PEPA Microsimulation Tool is an initiative led by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT under Policy innovation CGIAR program developed by Foresight and Applied Economics for Impact (FAE) and Data Management & Open Science (DMOS) teams within the PISA4Impact program. This innovative tool leverages artificial intelligence to empower stakeholders in Political Economy and Policy Analysis (PEPA), providing a structured, user-friendly approach to analyze policy issues and support evidence-based decision-making. As part of the PISA4Impact program, the tool aligns with the program’s mission of fostering research-driven solutions to enable transformative food, land, and water systems. FAE contributes its expertise in socioeconomic research and applied economics, while DMOS ensures robust data management, open science practices, and accessible research tools. Together, we co-create dynamic and practical resources to address complex policy challenges, contributing to sustainable development and progress toward the SDGs.Item Ask me anything session about CircularEconomy4Colombia(Video, 2024-07-30) CGIAR, Accelerate For Impact PlatformRewatch CircularEconomy4Colombia Innovation Challenge Ask Me Anything - Session from 30 July, 2024.Item AgriTech4Kenya Innovation Challenge 2024: Bootcamp Highlight(Video, 2025-01-20) CGIAR Accelerate for Impact PlatformAs part of the AgriTech4Kenya Innovation Challenge, 25 selected teams converged in Limuru, Kenya, for a dynamic and interactive Bootcamp experience, from November 25th to 29th, 2024. This intensive four-day event provided participants with tailored technical mentorship, business strategy sessions, a field visit, and invaluable networking opportunities.Item AgriTech4Egypt: Demo day | Session recording | A4IP(Video, 2024-12-19) Zaccari, Claudia; Menza, GianpieroDemo Day celebrated the journey of 15 Agri-Tech innovation teams selected from a pool of over 900 global applicants, who have successfully completed an intensive 5-month acceleration program, combining business training and technical assistance, to transform Egyptian food systems.Item Incentives for agroecological transition in Ucayali, Peru: Resilient and inclusive systems(Video, 2025-01-29) Blanco Garcia, Maria Alejandra; Araujo De Lima, Silvia; Mosquera Escobar, Leslie Estefany; Ivanova, Yovita; Sanchez Choy Sanchez, Jose Gerardo; Varon Molina, Adriana Patricia; Marulanda Duran, Luis Alejandro; Mockshell, Jonathan YawThe Peruvian Amazon, one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, faces numerous interconnected challenges, including biodiversity loss and soil degradation. The Private Sector Incentives and Investments (PSii) project—implemented by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, funded by the European Commission, and managed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)—marks a significant step toward fostering sustainable and inclusive food systems. It operates under the CGIAR’s Agroecological Transitions Program for Building Resilient, Inclusive Agricultural and Food Systems (TRANSITIONS). The project aims to drive an agroecological transition within the Cacao value chain by generating data-driven insights and optimizing investment returns. These efforts seek to motivate public and private stakeholders to move beyond traditional “business as usual” practices and adopt agroecological production approaches, ultimately enhancing the environmental sustainability of Peru's food systems. To achieve its objectives, the project collaborates with various local and regional institutions, including the Chamber of Commerce, the National Institute for Agricultural Innovation, and local cacao cooperatives. This video showcases the key milestones and the evolving landscape of agroecological transitions in Ucayali.Item Implementación de servicios climáticos participativos (PICSA) en Huehuetenango, Guatemala(Video, 2024-12) Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT)En el marco del proyecto “Q’Anil” (Semilla), liderado por el Programa Mundial de Alimentos (PMA) Guatemala y financiado por The Howard G. Buffett Foundation, la Alianza de Bioversity CIAT ha focalizado sus esfuerzos en la gestión de riesgos asociados a la variabilidad climática mediante la implementación de los Servicios Climáticos Participativos para la Agricultura (PICSA, por sus siglas en inglés) en el departamento de Huehuetenango, Guatemala. La Alianza atiende 79 comunidades en los municipios de Aguacatán, Chiantla, Huehuetenango y Santa Bárbara. Su alcance incluye a 9,000 familias productoras, quienes enfrentan un acceso limitado a información, tecnologías y asistencia técnica. En estas zonas, la productividad agrícola está afectada por los efectos adversos del clima, condiciones socioeconómicas desfavorables y vías de acceso precarias. PICSA, un mecanismo de servicios climáticos de “última milla”, está ayudando a las familias agricultoras a tomar mejores decisiones al proporcionarles información agroclimática adaptada. Las familias han percibido efectos positivos en los rendimientos y la producción, incluso bajo condiciones de lluvia desfavorables.Item Residuos a riqueza: Mejorando la salud del suelo con Bocashi en la Transición Agroecológica Ucayali(Video, 2024-12-18) Blanco Garcia, Maria Alejandra; Araujo De Lima, Silvia; Mosquera Escobar, Leslie Estefany; Varon Molina, Adriana Patricia; Marulanda Duran, Luis Alejandro; Mockshell, Jonathan YawEl Bocashi, un fertilizante orgánico rico en nutrientes ofrece una solución accesible y eficiente para mejorar la fertilidad del suelo. Elaborado mediante la fermentación de materiales secos de fácil obtención, este abono enriquece el suelo con nutrientes esenciales, estimula la actividad microbiana y favorece el desarrollo de bacterias y hongos beneficiosos que descomponen la materia orgánica. Como parte del componente de fortalecimiento de capacidades del proyecto Sector Privado, Incentivos e Inversiones (PSII), especialistas del Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agrícola (INIA) lideraron una formación teórico-práctica con productores de la cooperativa Colpa de Loros. En estas sesiones, los participantes aprendieron de manera práctica al preparar una pila demostrativa de Bokashi. Este video, producido por el proyecto Agroecological TRANSITIONS-PSII en Perú, muestra los pasos prácticos para la elaboración del Bokashi y subraya la importancia de una gestión integrada de la fertilidad del suelo como base para lograr prácticas agrícolas sostenibles. Palabras clave: Agroecología, fertilizantes orgánicos, salud del suelo, desarrollo de capacidades, agricultura sostenible, prácticas agroecológicas.Item Dashboard for ex-ante, foresight, and impact assessment studies of food systems(Website, 2024-12-13) Andrade, Robert; Orjuela Ramirez, Guillermo; Ossa Arias, Luis Miguel; Guerrero, Samuel; Esponda, Maria Del Mar; Rivera, TatianaThe AgriForesight Dashboard offers bibliometric data on scientific publications, covering studies on Ex-ante, Foresight, and Impact Assessment in the field of food systems. It enables users to explore conceptual and social structures of knowledge.Item Interactive platform for mapping extreme drought in agricultural systems(Software, 2024-12) Achicanoy, Harold; Ramirez Villegas, Julian; Meuwissen, Miranda; Dalhaus, TobiasItem More fruit diversity for food security(Website, 2024) Sekandi, Eddie; Machida, Lewis; Carpentier, SebastienThe overarching goal of the project is (i) to foster food and nutrient security especially in view of climate change, and (ii) to mitigate biodiversity loss and conserve the local diversity by filling the gaps in the local gene bank and the ITC collection in Leuven.Item Climate Security Observatory V2.0(Website, 2024-12-08) Silveira Carneiro, Bia; Craparo, Alessandro Carmelo WilliamItem Ethio-FIRMS(Website, 2024-01-01) Mulatu, Kalkidan Ayele; Degefie, Degefie Tibebe; Kassa, HabtemariamA National Forest Fire Communication System for staying informed and improved preparedness. Ethiopia’s forests are vital ecosystems, sustaining communities, wildlife, and the planet's health. However, natural and human induced forest fires pose a constant threat, endangering lives, biodiversity, ecosystem services, and precious landscapes. The National Forest Fire Communication System is here to empower stakeholders at different administrative levels with timely and accurate information on forest fire occurrences to support timely intervention and preparedness. Key Benefits: Real-time Updates: Receive daily alerts through email. Interactive Map: Track seasonal distributions with an interactive map and identify hotspots. Customized Alerts: Field, zonal, and regional officers are to receive only the information relevant. Feedback: enables alert validation and description from field officers. How it Works: 1. Retrieve alerts: FIRMS alerts are automatically extracted for Ethiopia and disaggregated at district level. 2. Sign Up: Field officers are assigned per district to receive localized alerts. 3. Stay Connected: Communication of alert locations and confidence level sent via email. 4. Be Empowered: Access real-time updates, resources, and provide feedback.Item Terra-i Ethiopia(Website, 2024-01-01) Mulatu, Kalkidan Ayele; Ayehu, Getachew Tesfaye; Paz Garcia, Paula Andrea; Perez Escobar, Jorge Andres; Tello Dagua, Jhon Jairo; Kassa, HabtemariamTerra-i Ethiopia, is a tool customized to detect forest change and loss vegetation in near-real-time for providing early warning on forest losses in Ethiopia. Terra-i Ethiopia, will enable users to have MODIS (NDVI) and CHIRPS imagery analysis that predicts changes in forests due to anthropogenic interventions, in near real time, at a resolution of 250 metres.Additionally, the tool introduces a prototype for alerts on forest loss derived from Sentinel-1 image analysis, at a 10-meter spatial resolution. These alerts are generated every 12 days, spanning the period from 2020 to 2022. Currently, the tool is undergoing a pilot phase in REDD PFM sites within the Bench Maji Zone in southwest Ethiopia. This tool will provide specialized information for the sustainable use and conservation of natural resources and ecosystems. The data within Terra-i Ethiopia is continually updated and integrated into higher-resolution image analyses. This information can be applied in various areas, including climate change mitigation, forest and biodiversity conservation, ecosystem service valuation, environmental control, and more. Its utilization should be determined based on its level and scope.Item BrRacemeCounter: Mask R-CNN for Raceme Instance Segmentation(Software, 2024-12-19) International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) Tropical Forages Program; Arrechea-Castillo, Darwin Alexis; Cardoso Arango, Juan AndresThis is an adapted implementation of Mask R-CNN on Python 3, Keras, and TensorFlow. The model generates bounding boxes and segmentation masks for each instance of an object in the image. It's based on Feature Pyramid Network (FPN) and a ResNet50 or ResNet101 backbone. This project detects and count the total amount of racemes in tropical forages (Urochloa spp.) throught an web or a desktop based applicationItem AI tool for root segmentation and analysis in tropical grasses(Software, 2024-12) Ruiz-Hurtado, Andres Felipe; Mayorga, Mildred; Arrechea-Castillo, Darwin Alexis; Cardoso Arango, Juan AndresThis tool is an AI-driven application for segmenting and analyzing root morphology in underground minirhizotron non-destructive root images of tropical grasses. It is designed to provide accurate and efficient root analysis for researchers. This tool is available as a Gradio web application on Hugging Face, with options for local execution.Item Exploring food environments from adolescents’ perspectives in Ethiopia: An overview video(Video, 2024-12-17) Gebremeskel, Mestawet; Ekesa-onyango, Beatrice; Nabuuma, Deborah Sandra; Tefera, Nahom; Jordan Müller, Irmgard; Termote, CelineThis video provides a brief overview of our research on adolescents' food environments in Ethiopia, offering a glimpse into the participatory videos created by the adolescents themselves. The video showcases select excerpts, illustrating the diversity of food environments and the types of food options available to adolescents. Full versions of the participatory videos are currently being used to support a co-design process at community level to explore ways to improve the adolescents' food environments. Alliance Research Lever 1: Food Environment and Consumer Behavior CGIAR Initiative on Sustainable Healthy DietsItem Transformando los mercados de intermediación en la cadena de valor del café en Honduras(Video, 2024-12-19) Colindres Tejada, Mirian Elizabeth; Ceballos Sierra, FedericoEl video "Transformando los Mercados de Intermediación en la Cadena de Valor del Café en Honduras" presenta un piloto innovador que mejora la coordinación entre productores, intermediarios y exportadores para optimizar la calidad del café. Implementado por la Alianza Bioversity-CIAT con el apoyo de BECAMO, Beneficio Río Frío y Beneficio Rosales, el proyecto ha realizado 6,500 pruebas de calidad que proporcionan retroalimentación directa a los productores y ajustan la asistencia técnica a sus necesidades. Este modelo ha fortalecido las capacidades técnicas de los productores y mejorado las decisiones comerciales de los intermediarios, favoreciendo una colaboración más eficiente y sostenible. El éxito del piloto ha abierto nuevas oportunidades de inclusión y competitividad para el café hondureño, con planes de expansión a más regiones.