Geographical regions

Analyses in Maluku, Indonesia, showed that locally available fish species, such as anchovies, could contribute much more to nutrition and incomes, if the appropriate interventions are put in place. Credit: Paul Asman and Jill Lenoble [CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)]

Adding nutrition to the food chain in Indonesia

07 October 2019

A case study from Indonesia applies a five-step approach to incorporate nutrition considerations into food value chains and so diversify diets,...

Going against nature

06 September 2019

In his latest blog, Juan Lucas Restrepo talks about the importance of identifying collective solutions to diversify our agriculture and thus fight...

Ipomoea robertsiana, wild relative of the sweet potato. Credit: P. Moila

Bridging agriculture and environment: Southern African crop wild relative regional network

12 August 2019

A new project funded by the Darwin Initiative is bringing together Southern African countries and international research organizations to establish a...

Why climate change means a rethink of coffee and cocoa production systems

19 June 2019

New research by an international group of scientists, from Inland Norway University, Bioversity International, Wageningen University and the World...

Recipes to the rescue

22 May 2019

Bioversity International partners with chefs, nutritionist, local communities and researchers to leverage the low-cost, highly nutritious and...

Ask the innovators: Which agricultural practices work best locally?

01 April 2019

A new study by Bioversity International explores the power of ‘positive deviance’ in Tanzania. By working with highly successful farmers, this...

Beyond trees: Land restoration to enhance gender equality in Burkina Faso

05 March 2019

Not all farmers are able to adopt or benefit from landscape restoration practices equally. A research initiative highlights how inclusive initiatives...