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AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · 10h

In a new blog on AICCRA’s engagements at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Senegal & Africa Climate Summit 2 in Ethiopia, explore our takeaways on women, youth, capacity development, and inclusive climate finance and policy as crucial paths for resilience.

🔗 aiccra.cgiar.org/news/africas...

AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · 8d

We're in South Africa at the @cgiar.org gender research conference to present insights from AICCRA's work on bundling climate-smart innovations for women in Ghana, and on leveraging AI for inclusive climate services in Kenya.

Learn more & explore the research: aiccra.cgiar.org/events/cgiar...

AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · 23d

In Mali 🇲🇱, AICCRA is helping 433K+ rice farmers (42% women) access climate info and practical farming advice through WhatsApp.

Local languages & voice notes make it inclusive, while farmers share experiences, ask questions, and adopt climate-smart practices. Services expanding to Siramana & Bayaba.

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AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · Sep 5

From Dakar to Addis Ababa ➡ the spotlight remains on African climate action and resilience as we prepare to attend Africa Climate Summit 2 for an exciting line-up of events on policy, livestock, AI, finance and more.

Info: aiccra.cgiar.org/events/aiccr...

See you there! 🇪🇹

@ilri.org @cgiar.org

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CA4SH_Global @ca4sh.bsky.social · Sep 3

At #AFSForum2025, leaders, innovators, communities and youth are tuning into the same frequency 🔊 amplifying solutions that can build resilient, sustainable food systems for all.

#COPSoil
#Youth4Soil
#OurFoodOurFuture

@cifor-icraf.org @giz.de @norad.no @aiccra.bsky.social

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AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · Sep 2

🪘🪘🪘 .....Tomorrow at #AFSForum2025 - we're launching a NEW online course for agribusiness leaders!

Join us in person or stay tuned for more info.

📍 3 September | 15:30-17:30 | Knowledge Hub - Stage 2

Developed by @bioversityciat.bsky.social and ClimateShot Investor Coalition (CLIC)

AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · Aug 29

#AFSForum2025 is about to begin and our excitement is growing! 🎬 Here's a quick look at AICCRA's line-up of events for next week.

More info: aiccra.cgiar.org/events/aiccr...

If you'll be in Dakar, we'll see you there! 🇸🇳

with @cgiar.org @bioversityciat.bsky.social @ilri.org

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AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · Aug 11

The countdown is on to #AFSForum2025! Coming soon to Senegal, we're excited to join colleagues from @bioversityciat.bsky.social, @ilri.org, @cgiar.org, regional partners and more!

All the info on AICCRA's engagements: aiccra.cgiar.org/events/aiccr...

We'd love to see you there!

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AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · Jul 31

In Chibombo district, Zambia, bundles of climate-smart innovations such drought-tolerant seeds, drip irrigation and practices like mulching, are boostings yields for farmers, including Joseph Sibanda and Caroline Mwanza whose farms we visited recently.

Read more: aiccra.cgiar.org/news/field-a...

Caroline Mwanza, a small-scale farmer in Chibombo district, Zambia is standing with her husband in front of her plot of cabbages. They are smiling and holding thumbs up to the camera.

Joseph Sibanda, a smallscale farmer in Chibombo district, Zambia, is speaking into a microphone and pointing out something in his plot to a group of people gathered around him.

Caroline Mwanza, a small-scale farmer in Chibombo district, Zambia is smiling and clapping while sitting in an audience of other famers during the field trip.

Joseph Sibanda, a smallscale farmer in Chibombo district, Zambia, is standing in front of his maize plot and talking towards the camera.

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AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · Jul 24

📩 Our latest newsletter is here!

Explore stories from #Ethiopia, #Senegal, #Kenya and check out upcoming engagements at Africa Food Systems (AFS) Forum and Africa Climate Summit 2.

>>> Read: aiccra.cgiar.org/resources/re...

@bioversityciat.bsky.social @cgiar.org @ilri.org

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AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · Jul 22

📢 Calling all young African innovators and early-career researchers engaged in agri-food systems!

Join us online on Thursday 24 July at 10am (GMT+2) for a training session: Innovating with impact - 'Why gender matters in agri-food systems'

>>> Add to calendar: aiccra.cgiar.org/events/virtu...

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AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · Jul 19

🌾 AICCRA in the news | An article in The Guardian Nigeria today highlights how AfricaRice, with support from the AICCRA project, is promoting sustainable rice production models that increase yields by 5–20%.

Read: guardian.ng/features/agr...

AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · Jul 18

🔍🗺️ Driven by demand, we’ve compiled best-case climate-smart innovation and technology stories through AICCRA's work. These represent some of the most compelling @cgiar.org innovations being scaled by—and with—our partners.

🌍 Explore: aiccra.cgiar.org/innovations

#ReadyToScale #Africa #Agriculture

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AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · Jun 30

🌍📢 Calling climate resilience, early warning systems or adaptation planning in #Africa!

Join us online for a 5-week, practitioner-focused climate information services training hosted by AGNES, AICCRA and @bioversityciat.bsky.social.

> Deadline: 17 July 2025
> www.agnesafrica.org/advanced-cou...

AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · Jun 19

NEW | In our latest newsletter, explore:

🔦 A solution spotlight on 'Smart-valleys' in Mali which are boosting rice yields by 88%

🗺️ A new 'best bet' innovations explorer from AICCRA's focus countries

🛰️ National climate services frameworks are launched in Zambia & Kenya

>>> Read: bit.ly/AICCRANews

AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · Jun 17

📍 At #SB62, Elizabeth Nsimadala, President of Eastern Africa Farmers Federation spoke on behalf of the Farmers' Constituency.

The message was clear: Cimate goals and the Sharm el-Sheikh Joint Work have to connect with the everyday realities #farmers face.

🔗 bit.ly/4jXdTLk

#JuneClimateMeetings

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AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · Jun 4

Kelvin Shikuku, senior scientist at ILRI, and KAZNET platform have been shortlisted for the prestigious 2025 Sasakawa Award, organized by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction. KAZNET is being scaled in Kenya through AICCRA. Learn about KAZNET here: bit.ly/43Fmex3
@ilri.org

From data to resilience: a digital livestock market platform is setting a new standard

YouTube video by AICCRA CGIAR

www.youtube.com

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AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · Jun 4

NEW | 🌍 From the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD, three resources for African Union member states to drive action for #SoilHealth towards implementing the CAADP Kampala Agenda.

Explore more and download: aiccra.cgiar.org/news/equippi...

@cifor-icraf.org @ca4sh.bsky.social

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AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · May 23

🙏🏾🇿🇲 We had an energy-filled day at the AICCRA Zambia Public Forum. A HUGE thank you to organizers, speakers and guests.

📸 We'll share more on the takeaways soon, but for now, here's a quick look!

See more here: bit.ly/ZambiaForum

#ReadyToScale @iwmi.bsky.social @worldfish.bsky.social

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AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · May 8

🇿🇲 COMING SOON - we'll be in Lusaka for a public forum to showcase how innovative partnerships are boosting jobs, livelihoods & resilience for Zambia's smallholder farmers.

📌 Thurs 22 May | 8:30AM (CAT) | Radisson Blu, Lusaka

Register > bit.ly/ZambiaForum

@iwmi.bsky.social @worldfish.bsky.social

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AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · May 7

🇲🇱 AICCRA Mali Scaling Week

With Alliance Bioversity-CIAT, we’re uniting partners to scale climate-smart ag & info services.
Innovations, equity, & policy in focus.
Let’s scale together!

Learn more about our work in Mali
➡️ aiccra.cgiar.org/regions/mali

AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · May 3

#SaveTheDate | Hello Zambia! 👋 🇿🇲 On 22 May, AICCRA and partners are hosting a public forum to showcase how public and private partnerships are delivering innovations to farmers, boosting jobs, livelihoods & resilience.

8:30-13:00 (CAT) | Lusaka, Zambia

👉 Learn more and register: bit.ly/ZambiaForum

AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · May 2

🌾Through 27 demonstration farms and field days, AICCRA project trained 1,000 farmers in Kenya’s drylands on the benefits of drought-tolerant crops like sorghum, pearl millet, green gram, and pigeonpea.

✍️Link to story: aiccra.cgiar.org/news/over-10...

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AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · Apr 22

#EarthDay | Farmers play a crucial role in protecting our planet.

🌍 Climate-smart agriculture enables farmers to adopt farming methods that look after the earth and contribute to building sustainable food systems and improving livelihoods in the face of climate change.

Learn how: aiccra.cgiar.org

AICCRA @aiccra.bsky.social · Apr 17

The real impact of scaling up climate solutions is in our ability to listen to farmers’ & adjust our approaches in line with their priorities.

In our newsletter, explore a story sharing lessons on scaling from the Senegal team and other recent highlights: bit.ly/AICCRANews

#Agriculture #Africa