Highlights
-
Global Landscapes Forum – Paris
For the first time, the Association of International Research and Development Centres (AIRCA), is an implementing partner of this year’s Global Landscapes Forum (GLF). AIRCA will host a discussion forum focusing on the topic Climate Smart Agriculture for healthy landscapes and livelihoods. In this session…
-
Launch of GABAR – the Global Assessment of Bamboo & Rattan – at the World Forestry Congress
The Global Assessment of Bamboo and Rattan (GABAR) was launched on September 7 at the World Forestry Congress 2015 in Durban At the special GABAR launch session, a panel of 14 senior policy makers, including five Ministers, made statements of support for GABAR and detailed…
-
Dr. Amit Roy Retires: IFDC Board Appoints New Leadership
After 23 years of leading IFDC, Dr. Amit Roy announced his retirement as President and CEO on Friday. During his tenure, Roy spearheaded the broadening of IFDC’s programs and built a legacy of effective policy- and technology-driven solutions. The IFDC Board of Directors selected Dr.…
-
2015 Francis New Memorial Medal Awarded to Dr. Amit Roy
AIRCA member IFDC’s president and CEO Dr Amit Roy has been awarded the 2015 Francis New Memorial Medal, in recognition of his commitment to world food security and the global fertilizer industry The Council of the International Fertiliser Society (IFS) has awarded the 2015 Francis…
-
AIRCAs first joint Concept Note
Seven of the nine AIRCA members have joined hands to develop a project for the Lake Victoria Basin. Focusing on women and youth, AIRCA members will combine their skill sets and expertise to improve incomes and nutrition in the basin through so-called input packages, for…
-
Agriculture and the Sustainable Development Goals
On World Food Day 2014, Dr Dyno J.D.H. Keatinge and Dr Trevor Nicholls share their views on the challenges that lie ahead for agricultural research, development and extension if we are to deliver on the ambitious targets set by the proposed SDGs. With the global…
-
AIRCA holds annual steering committee meeting
From left to right: Shekhar Ghimire (Director of Finance and Administration ICIMOD), Dennis Rangi (Executive Director for International Development CABI), Millie Gadbois (Regional Director Eastern and Southern Africa IFDC), Sayed Azam Ali (CEO CFF), Segenet Kelemu (Director General icipe), Trevor Nicholls (CEO CABI), Ismahane Elouafi…
-
Science and technology at the heart of agricultural development
By Dr Dyno (J.D.H.) Keatinge, AIRCA Chair and Director General of AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center, and Dr Trevor Nicholls, AIRCA Steering Committee Member and CEO of CABI Science may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of development…
-
Biosaline News
Start 2015, the International Year of Soils, with the latest of Biosalinity News from ICBA, an AIRCA member which dedicated a large portion of its work to soil related studies. Read more
-
Message from Director General for International Mountain Day 2014
Supporting mountain family farming for food security and prosperity in the Hindu Kush Himalayas 11 December 2014: On the occasion of International Mountain Day 2014, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is happy to join the nations and people of the Hindu Kush Himalayas…