Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
@bioversityciat.bsky.social
We deliver research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity & sustainably transform food systems to improve people's lives. #OneCGIAR
Amazonian Indigenous communities have shaped cacao’s diversity for 5,000+ years. Today, it helps farmers adapt to climate change.
🍫 The Cacao of Excellence Awards spotlight top LAC producers turning quality into resilient livelihoods.
👉 Discover more: https://allbiociat.org/4rNH8oc
🍫 The Cacao of Excellence Awards spotlight top LAC producers turning quality into resilient livelihoods.
👉 Discover more: https://allbiociat.org/4rNH8oc
February 17, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Amazonian Indigenous communities have shaped cacao’s diversity for 5,000+ years. Today, it helps farmers adapt to climate change.
🍫 The Cacao of Excellence Awards spotlight top LAC producers turning quality into resilient livelihoods.
👉 Discover more: https://allbiociat.org/4rNH8oc
🍫 The Cacao of Excellence Awards spotlight top LAC producers turning quality into resilient livelihoods.
👉 Discover more: https://allbiociat.org/4rNH8oc
🌍 In Hainan, China, researchers from CATAS and the Alliance are turning science into real impact for farmers. 🌱 After testing 800 forage accessions, they identified Sesbania and Desmodium—fix nitrogen, suppress weeds, and cut labor costs by 50%.
👇 https://allbiociat.org/3ObmCPP
👇 https://allbiociat.org/3ObmCPP
February 16, 2026 at 3:48 PM
🌍 In Hainan, China, researchers from CATAS and the Alliance are turning science into real impact for farmers. 🌱 After testing 800 forage accessions, they identified Sesbania and Desmodium—fix nitrogen, suppress weeds, and cut labor costs by 50%.
👇 https://allbiociat.org/3ObmCPP
👇 https://allbiociat.org/3ObmCPP
🍫 The global cacao community is meeting at Amsterdam Cocoa Week.
🏆 On 20 Feb, join us for the Cacao of Excellence Awards, as we celebrate the Best 50 cacao producers worldwide 🌍 and launch the Seguine Cacao Auction—connecting top producers with buyers.
👉 https://allbiociat.org/4tFcXBs
🏆 On 20 Feb, join us for the Cacao of Excellence Awards, as we celebrate the Best 50 cacao producers worldwide 🌍 and launch the Seguine Cacao Auction—connecting top producers with buyers.
👉 https://allbiociat.org/4tFcXBs
February 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM
🍫 The global cacao community is meeting at Amsterdam Cocoa Week.
🏆 On 20 Feb, join us for the Cacao of Excellence Awards, as we celebrate the Best 50 cacao producers worldwide 🌍 and launch the Seguine Cacao Auction—connecting top producers with buyers.
👉 https://allbiociat.org/4tFcXBs
🏆 On 20 Feb, join us for the Cacao of Excellence Awards, as we celebrate the Best 50 cacao producers worldwide 🌍 and launch the Seguine Cacao Auction—connecting top producers with buyers.
👉 https://allbiociat.org/4tFcXBs
♀️♂️ 🌱 Many agrifood companies commit to gender equality, but do they see the women behind supply chains? A new methodology reveals diverse roles, challenges and opportunities from Honduras ☕ to India.
🍃 Learn more: https://allbiociat.org/4a8zRtc
🍃 Learn more: https://allbiociat.org/4a8zRtc
February 13, 2026 at 12:08 PM
♀️♂️ 🌱 Many agrifood companies commit to gender equality, but do they see the women behind supply chains? A new methodology reveals diverse roles, challenges and opportunities from Honduras ☕ to India.
🍃 Learn more: https://allbiociat.org/4a8zRtc
🍃 Learn more: https://allbiociat.org/4a8zRtc
🚀 Through BA4Y, youth entrepreneurs turn improved bean varieties into higher yields, nutritious foods, and resilient businesses—proving every bean counts. 💪
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/4a9G0FD
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/4a9G0FD
February 12, 2026 at 8:42 AM
🚀 Through BA4Y, youth entrepreneurs turn improved bean varieties into higher yields, nutritious foods, and resilient businesses—proving every bean counts. 💪
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/4a9G0FD
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/4a9G0FD
❓ Do you know the difference between legumes and pulses? 🌱 These plants and their nutritious seeds have important benefits for nutrition, soil health and more. 🍛 This #WorldPulsesDay, let's reflect on the importance of pulses for food security and healthy ecosystems. 👇
February 10, 2026 at 1:50 PM
❓ Do you know the difference between legumes and pulses? 🌱 These plants and their nutritious seeds have important benefits for nutrition, soil health and more. 🍛 This #WorldPulsesDay, let's reflect on the importance of pulses for food security and healthy ecosystems. 👇
🎬 Climate change is not only measured in degrees, but in lives.
This mini-documentary shows how communities in Cedeño turn uncertainty into climate action, resilience, and hope amid migration. 🌊 #ClimateActionForMigration
🎥 https://allbiociat.org/3H9IOGP
This mini-documentary shows how communities in Cedeño turn uncertainty into climate action, resilience, and hope amid migration. 🌊 #ClimateActionForMigration
🎥 https://allbiociat.org/3H9IOGP
February 6, 2026 at 9:53 AM
🎬 Climate change is not only measured in degrees, but in lives.
This mini-documentary shows how communities in Cedeño turn uncertainty into climate action, resilience, and hope amid migration. 🌊 #ClimateActionForMigration
🎥 https://allbiociat.org/3H9IOGP
This mini-documentary shows how communities in Cedeño turn uncertainty into climate action, resilience, and hope amid migration. 🌊 #ClimateActionForMigration
🎥 https://allbiociat.org/3H9IOGP
🌊 When the sea takes more than land, it reveals community strength.
This blog bridges science and humanity, showing how Cedeño turns loss into resilience, cooperation, and climate action. #ClimateActionForMigration
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/42kFmAw
This blog bridges science and humanity, showing how Cedeño turns loss into resilience, cooperation, and climate action. #ClimateActionForMigration
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/42kFmAw
February 4, 2026 at 9:25 AM
🌊 When the sea takes more than land, it reveals community strength.
This blog bridges science and humanity, showing how Cedeño turns loss into resilience, cooperation, and climate action. #ClimateActionForMigration
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/42kFmAw
This blog bridges science and humanity, showing how Cedeño turns loss into resilience, cooperation, and climate action. #ClimateActionForMigration
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/42kFmAw
🌏 With a billion+ residents, China’s food systems are under pressure. 🌾 Productivity has increased, but with costs. 🤝🌱 Our work conserves agrobiodiversity and promote climate‑resilient farming for landscape restoration, and more. Discover how! 👇
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/4t8jaFM
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/4t8jaFM
February 3, 2026 at 8:40 AM
🌏 With a billion+ residents, China’s food systems are under pressure. 🌾 Productivity has increased, but with costs. 🤝🌱 Our work conserves agrobiodiversity and promote climate‑resilient farming for landscape restoration, and more. Discover how! 👇
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/4t8jaFM
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/4t8jaFM
📰 #InTheMedia | 🌱 Soil microbes are reviving Kenya’s farmlands, boosting food security & resilience. 🌍 ✍️ Alliance Bioversity & CIAT researchers highlight how microbial vitality strengthens sustainable farming. 💡✨
🔗 Read more in PanAfrican Agriculture:
https://allbiociat.org/3YoXB5w
🔗 Read more in PanAfrican Agriculture:
https://allbiociat.org/3YoXB5w
February 2, 2026 at 1:29 PM
📰 #InTheMedia | 🌱 Soil microbes are reviving Kenya’s farmlands, boosting food security & resilience. 🌍 ✍️ Alliance Bioversity & CIAT researchers highlight how microbial vitality strengthens sustainable farming. 💡✨
🔗 Read more in PanAfrican Agriculture:
https://allbiociat.org/3YoXB5w
🔗 Read more in PanAfrican Agriculture:
https://allbiociat.org/3YoXB5w
🌱 Last week, we welcomed Makram Geha, Director of CGIAR Breeding For Tomorrow, to @bioversityciat.bsky.social in Cali, Colombia.
🎥 Watch the video to hear Makram’s reflections on how collaboration and purpose-driven breeding are shaping the future of agriculture.
🎥 Watch the video to hear Makram’s reflections on how collaboration and purpose-driven breeding are shaping the future of agriculture.
January 30, 2026 at 11:19 PM
🌱 Last week, we welcomed Makram Geha, Director of CGIAR Breeding For Tomorrow, to @bioversityciat.bsky.social in Cali, Colombia.
🎥 Watch the video to hear Makram’s reflections on how collaboration and purpose-driven breeding are shaping the future of agriculture.
🎥 Watch the video to hear Makram’s reflections on how collaboration and purpose-driven breeding are shaping the future of agriculture.
🌱 Hope for food systems transformation comes from science in action | CGIAR Chief Scientist Sandra Milach reflects on a week with the Alliance @bioversityciat.bsky.social full of purpose, connection & collaboration. 🎥 Read the full story: https://allbiociat.org/4k6Wkdi
January 30, 2026 at 11:18 PM
🌱 Hope for food systems transformation comes from science in action | CGIAR Chief Scientist Sandra Milach reflects on a week with the Alliance @bioversityciat.bsky.social full of purpose, connection & collaboration. 🎥 Read the full story: https://allbiociat.org/4k6Wkdi
📢 Join us in New Delhi, India, on 12–14 March for the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems. We are proud to co-organize this convening of policymakers, researchers, and practitioners committed to more inclusive & resilient agri-food systems. 🔗https://gcwas.taas.in/
January 30, 2026 at 11:18 PM
📢 Join us in New Delhi, India, on 12–14 March for the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems. We are proud to co-organize this convening of policymakers, researchers, and practitioners committed to more inclusive & resilient agri-food systems. 🔗https://gcwas.taas.in/
🌊 In Cedeño, Honduras, the sea advances—but resilience advances faster.
This research explores how erosion, salinization, and storms shape human mobility, and how community-led action is driving change. #ClimateActionForMigration
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/4a1gDEJ
This research explores how erosion, salinization, and storms shape human mobility, and how community-led action is driving change. #ClimateActionForMigration
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/4a1gDEJ
January 29, 2026 at 5:53 AM
🌊 In Cedeño, Honduras, the sea advances—but resilience advances faster.
This research explores how erosion, salinization, and storms shape human mobility, and how community-led action is driving change. #ClimateActionForMigration
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/4a1gDEJ
This research explores how erosion, salinization, and storms shape human mobility, and how community-led action is driving change. #ClimateActionForMigration
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/4a1gDEJ
💧 When rain forgets to fall, communities endure.
This blog amplifies the voices of women, youth, and families facing climate migration in San Marcos — reminding us that climate action is also human action. #ClimateActionForMigration
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/4q2M2wp
This blog amplifies the voices of women, youth, and families facing climate migration in San Marcos — reminding us that climate action is also human action. #ClimateActionForMigration
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/4q2M2wp
January 27, 2026 at 9:02 AM
💧 When rain forgets to fall, communities endure.
This blog amplifies the voices of women, youth, and families facing climate migration in San Marcos — reminding us that climate action is also human action. #ClimateActionForMigration
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/4q2M2wp
This blog amplifies the voices of women, youth, and families facing climate migration in San Marcos — reminding us that climate action is also human action. #ClimateActionForMigration
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/4q2M2wp
🌍⚠️ Food systems are becoming a global systemic risk—and inaction is not an option. This was the clear message from the week‑long visit of CGIAR Chief Scientist Sandra Milach to @bioversityciat.bsky.social.
January 26, 2026 at 2:55 PM
🌍⚠️ Food systems are becoming a global systemic risk—and inaction is not an option. This was the clear message from the week‑long visit of CGIAR Chief Scientist Sandra Milach to @bioversityciat.bsky.social.
📰 #InTheMedia | 🌍 Zambian women drive climate-smart food systems, boosting resilience & sustainability. 🌱 ✍️ Alliance researchers Giulia Caroli & Gracsious Maviza show how gender leadership reshapes adaptation.
🔗 Read more in New Security Beat.
https://allbiociat.org/3KVhTAx
🔗 Read more in New Security Beat.
https://allbiociat.org/3KVhTAx
January 26, 2026 at 1:14 PM
📰 #InTheMedia | 🌍 Zambian women drive climate-smart food systems, boosting resilience & sustainability. 🌱 ✍️ Alliance researchers Giulia Caroli & Gracsious Maviza show how gender leadership reshapes adaptation.
🔗 Read more in New Security Beat.
https://allbiociat.org/3KVhTAx
🔗 Read more in New Security Beat.
https://allbiociat.org/3KVhTAx
📖 In San Marcos, Honduras, drought dries more than land—it dries opportunities.
This research reveals how climate change drives migration, but also how local innovation and community action are building rural resilience. 🌱#ClimateActionForMigration
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/3NyzXBC
This research reveals how climate change drives migration, but also how local innovation and community action are building rural resilience. 🌱#ClimateActionForMigration
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/3NyzXBC
January 23, 2026 at 5:37 PM
📖 In San Marcos, Honduras, drought dries more than land—it dries opportunities.
This research reveals how climate change drives migration, but also how local innovation and community action are building rural resilience. 🌱#ClimateActionForMigration
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/3NyzXBC
This research reveals how climate change drives migration, but also how local innovation and community action are building rural resilience. 🌱#ClimateActionForMigration
🔗 https://allbiociat.org/3NyzXBC
📱 MyFarmTrees is growing in Indonesia 🇮🇩
For three days in Pontianak, @bioversityciat.bsky.social forestry experts shared hands‑on sessions with local practitioners to strengthen digital skills for tracking and managing restoration efforts.
For three days in Pontianak, @bioversityciat.bsky.social forestry experts shared hands‑on sessions with local practitioners to strengthen digital skills for tracking and managing restoration efforts.
January 23, 2026 at 4:45 PM
📱 MyFarmTrees is growing in Indonesia 🇮🇩
For three days in Pontianak, @bioversityciat.bsky.social forestry experts shared hands‑on sessions with local practitioners to strengthen digital skills for tracking and managing restoration efforts.
For three days in Pontianak, @bioversityciat.bsky.social forestry experts shared hands‑on sessions with local practitioners to strengthen digital skills for tracking and managing restoration efforts.
Innovation starts with the realities farmers face daily — their fields, landscapes, and the food systems that sustain us. 🌱This guided Day 3 with Sandra Milach, CGIAR Chief Scientist, as we explored how @bioversityciat.bsky.social is turning climate commitments into real action.
January 22, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Innovation starts with the realities farmers face daily — their fields, landscapes, and the food systems that sustain us. 🌱This guided Day 3 with Sandra Milach, CGIAR Chief Scientist, as we explored how @bioversityciat.bsky.social is turning climate commitments into real action.
🌱 What does it mean for farms and landscapes to truly thrive? It means applying practical, place‑based science to restore soils, diversify production, and boost climate resilience. We shared this with CGIAR representatives during Day 2 at our Palmira campus 🌾🌳🐄.
January 22, 2026 at 1:54 PM
🌱 What does it mean for farms and landscapes to truly thrive? It means applying practical, place‑based science to restore soils, diversify production, and boost climate resilience. We shared this with CGIAR representatives during Day 2 at our Palmira campus 🌾🌳🐄.
🤝 Yesterday, we welcomed Sandra Milach, Chief Scientist at CGIAR, to the Palmira campus of @bioversityciat.bsky.social to demonstrate how, over the past five years, our science has reached 10 million people and improved 6 million hectares across farms and landscapes.
January 20, 2026 at 8:05 PM
🤝 Yesterday, we welcomed Sandra Milach, Chief Scientist at CGIAR, to the Palmira campus of @bioversityciat.bsky.social to demonstrate how, over the past five years, our science has reached 10 million people and improved 6 million hectares across farms and landscapes.
🌍 Did you know the DRC hosts the world’s second‑largest rainforest? 🦍 It is home to gorillas and extraordinary biodiversity. Our work focuses on nutrition, biodiversity preservation, and communities' climate change resilience. 🔎 Explore our profile! 👇
https://allbiociat.org/4qTVjYr
https://allbiociat.org/4qTVjYr
January 20, 2026 at 3:19 PM
🌍 Did you know the DRC hosts the world’s second‑largest rainforest? 🦍 It is home to gorillas and extraordinary biodiversity. Our work focuses on nutrition, biodiversity preservation, and communities' climate change resilience. 🔎 Explore our profile! 👇
https://allbiociat.org/4qTVjYr
https://allbiociat.org/4qTVjYr
📰 #InTheMedia | 🌱 Alliance team — Jonathan Newby, Juan Manuel Pardo, Wilmer Cuéllar & Alejandra Gil-Ordoñez — solved the cassava witches’ broom mystery, identifying its genetic cause to protect food security. 🍠🌍✨
🔗 Read more in ACIAR.
https://allbiociat.org/4ppzr6Q
🔗 Read more in ACIAR.
https://allbiociat.org/4ppzr6Q
January 19, 2026 at 1:10 PM
📰 #InTheMedia | 🌱 Alliance team — Jonathan Newby, Juan Manuel Pardo, Wilmer Cuéllar & Alejandra Gil-Ordoñez — solved the cassava witches’ broom mystery, identifying its genetic cause to protect food security. 🍠🌍✨
🔗 Read more in ACIAR.
https://allbiociat.org/4ppzr6Q
🔗 Read more in ACIAR.
https://allbiociat.org/4ppzr6Q
🌍Agrobiodiversity is central to climate change action. A workshop at our Americas HQ gathered gene bank experts from diverse contexts to plan field missions, prioritize species and designed strategies to safeguard the resources. 👉 Read more! https://allbiociat.org/4pf6ycV
January 16, 2026 at 4:08 PM
🌍Agrobiodiversity is central to climate change action. A workshop at our Americas HQ gathered gene bank experts from diverse contexts to plan field missions, prioritize species and designed strategies to safeguard the resources. 👉 Read more! https://allbiociat.org/4pf6ycV