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IPBES recognizes why agrobiodiversity matters
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) report, approved by more than 130 countries, recognizes...
Healthy Foods You Haven’t Heard Of (Yet): The Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition Database
A new database compiles nutrition information on over 185 neglected and underutilized food species and varieties, researched by partners of the...
Safeguarding the future of banana against changing climates, pests and diseases
KU Leuven and Bioversity International today sign a landmark agreement to safeguard the future of the world’s favourite fruit.
Ask the innovators: Which agricultural practices work best locally?
A new study by Bioversity International explores the power of ‘positive deviance’ in Tanzania. By working with highly successful farmers, this...
Four steps to diversify at multiple levels
A new assessment method means farmers can identify climate resilience gaps and ways to fill them using agrobiodiversity.
Beyond trees: Land restoration to enhance gender equality in Burkina Faso
Not all farmers are able to adopt or benefit from landscape restoration practices equally. A research initiative highlights how inclusive initiatives...
Biodiversity loss threatens future of food
The precious biodiversity that sustains our food systems is in decline, according to first-ever global report on the state of biodiversity for food...
Arrivederci – Ann Tutwiler's Farewell Blog
As Ann Tutwiler, Director General, Bioversity International prepares to step down, she reflects on the last six years and the shifts in international...
Farmer science accelerates climate adaptation
A new study in PNAS addresses the challenge of climate adaptation in a way that is both scalable and targeted. Scientists demonstrate a unique...
Celebrating women in science
Join us in celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! On this occasion Bioversity International and CIAT feature some of our...