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Beyond Thundervault

Beyond Thundervault Luigi Guarino The God Particle and the Doomsday Vault: I was half expecting the divine connection that could be read into those names to be ecstatically seized upon during…

Big, Dynamic, and Complicated: Celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity

Luigi Guarino | Director of Science

Big, Dynamic, and Complicated: Celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity

Big, Dynamic, and Complicated: Celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity Luigi Guarino | Director of Science Today is International Day for Biological Diversity, and the theme this year…

Biodiversity for Food Security: A BOLD Approach

Biodiversity for Food Security: A BOLD Approach A groundbreaking 10-year project is launching to improve food security and climate resilience globally and support livelihoods, health and wellbeing.…

IRRI, LOS BANOS, PHILIPPINES, 9 AUGUST 2016: Workers conduct drought resistance rice sampling at the International Rice Research Institute. IRRI is the world’s premier research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growingenvironment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit research andeducational institute founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations, withsupport from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in LosBaños,Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and About 1,000 staff members. Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other destructive effects of climate change. More than half of the rice area in Asia is planted to IRRI-bred varieties or their progenies. The institute develops new and improved methods and technologies that enable farmers to manage their farms profitably and sustainably, and recommends rice varieties and agricultural practices suitable to particular farm conditions as well as consumer preferences. IRRI assists national agricultural research and extension systems in formulating and implementing country rice sector strategies. (Photo by Brent Stirton/Reportage by Getty Images for Crop Trust.)

Biodiversity for Opportunities, Livelihoods and Development - BOLD Project

Biodiversity for Resilience Video Series

Biodiversity for Resilience Video Series Agrobiodiversity underpins nearly everything we eat and drink, yet few people understand what it is or how the diversity of crops and livestock contribute to…

Rice fields on terraced of Mu Cang Chai, YenBai, Rice fields prepare the harvest at Northwest Vietnam.Vietnam landscapes.

Biodiversity for Resilience: A Food Secure World Starts With You

Biodiversity for Resilience: Chefs, Advocates for Biodiversity

Biodiversity for Resilience: Farmers, Dedicated Stewards of Diversity

Biodiversity for Resilience: Genebanks, Ensuring Resilience

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The Crop Diversity Digest

From cutting-edge research to work saving seeds in communities, even our small actions can have a big impact on saving crop diversity and putting it to good use. Read the latest news highlighting these efforts and more.