Donors at COP30 on 10–13 November 2025 pledged more than US$142 million to CGIAR to accelerate research and innovation for climate-resilient food systems. Contributors include the United Kingdom, Denmark, Belgium and Canada. The funding is earmarked to turn scientific results into practical tools and programmes that help countries set and measure adaptation targets under the ...

By Brandon Moss AgriFocus Africa/IMAGE credit;Busani Bafana Awaza, Turkmenistan — Agriculture stands as the lifeblood of landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), employing over 55% of their populations—more than double the global average. Yet, this vital sector is under siege. Food insecurity is deepening, with moderate or severe hunger affecting 51% of LLDC populations in 2023, up ...