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February 09, 2025
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Sciences, we highlight the crucial role of social media in empowering women in science and amplifying their voices to help bridge the gender gap.
Blog
February 09, 2025
ICARDA researchers in collaboration with partners are optimizing genetic tools for faba bean research, enabling cost-effective breeding of resilient, high-yielding varieties that can help tackle food security.
News
February 03, 2025
In celebration of World Soil Day, ICARDA organized 'Sustainability Days' to promote discussion on soil and water management
News
January 29, 2025
Mr. Aly Abousabaa, Director General of ICARDA, met with His Excellency Mr. IWAI Fumio, the Japanese Ambassador to Egypt, to commemorate ICARDA’s recent partnership with the Government of Japan to implement the transformative project Reversing Egypt’s Diminishing Food Security.
Blog
January 27, 2025
Cactus Pear, widely known in arid zones yet often neglected, Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI)—its scientific name—is a cactus shrub that could be a game-changer in dryland agriculture due to its hardy constitution and nutritional benefits.
News
January 27, 2025
A capacity-building workshop in Jordan sought to tackle the mounting challenges to food security, water, and climate.
Event
January 23, 2025
ICARDA & DGF will host a workshop on 23 January in Tunisia to advance silvopastoral systems, featuring key experts in agroforestry and land restoration.
Award
January 08, 2025
ICARDA is excited to announce that Women ICARDA Rabat (WIR) has been honored with the Inclusive Team Award by CGIAR for proactive adoption of enhanced work practices, fostering an inclusive and respectful team culture.
News
January 07, 2025
In partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, ICARDA, and Uzbekistan’s Research Institute of Plant Genetic Resources (RIPGR) recently hosted an international symposium commemorating the 100th anniversary of RIPGR’s establishment.
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