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Environmental health and biodiversity

Increasing productivity in food systems 
while staying within environmental boundaries 
and maintaining biodiversity

Environmental health and biodiversity

ILRI research contributes to the CGIAR impact area on Environmental health and biodiversity. 

Agriculture is the biggest driver of forest and biodiversity loss, including of diversity crucial to healthy diets and nutrition. A third of the world’s soils are degraded, and agriculture accounts for about 70% of global freshwater withdrawals. A healthy natural environment and biodiversity are critical for the long-term sustainability of food systems, and human health.

Browse research initiatives that contribute to this impact area. 

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Environmental health and biodiversity research initiatives

Agronomy

Excellence in Agronomy for Sustainable Intensification and Climate Change Adaptation

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Genebanks

Crop fields

NEXUS Gains: Realizing Multiple Benefits Across Water, Energy, Food and Ecosystems

People irrigating crops

Plant Health and Rapid Response to Protect Food Security and Livelihoods

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New bean genome unveils potential to boost food security and resilience in drought-prone regions

Photo: A herd of Nelore short-cycle cattle at Hacienda San José in Colombia feeding on planted brachiaria grass. Photo credit: Hacienda San José

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CGIAR initiatives highlight sustainable livestock investments for rangeland restoration at Global Landscapes Forum

Recent research highlights the role of gender in pastoral and dryland innovations

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Recent research highlights the role of gender in pastoral and dryland innovations

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Conservation agriculture techniques are improving agricultural productivity in Zimbabwe’s drylands

Smartphone app improves community livestock disease surveillance in northern Kenya

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Smartphone app improves community livestock disease surveillance in northern Kenya

ILRI and the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation sign MoU to collaborate on the development of genomic tools for Napier (elephant) grass

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ILRI and the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation sign MoU to collaborate on the development of genomic tools for Napier (elephant) grass

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