Reducing the carbon footprint of dairy in Sub-Saharan Africa
Research suggests that dairy farmers can reduce their carbon footprint by improving animal and herd management. The growing global population and increasing consumption of meat …read more
What’s in the soil, stays in the soil: Conserving carbon in our soils to transform food systems
Preventing the expansion of agricultural land into high-carbon landscapes is one of the actions to reduce emissions in food systems. We are in a time …read more
More ambition needed for soil carbon in Nationally Determined Contributions
There is not enough ambition in the NDCs for soil carbon. We need more transparency and specification of targets, policies and measures. The webinar “Soil …read more
Studying climate-smart agriculture in Vietnam
Special Master’s degree enables students to learn about the nexus of climate change, agriculture and food security. The National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway), …read more
Cuba learns how to estimate its greenhouse gas emissions
CCAFS researchers support Cuban institutions in the construction of the greenhouse gas emissions inventory of the Caribbean island. Besides being a well-known contributor to climate change, …read more
2020 CLIFF-GRADS scholarship awardees announced
Thirty-one early-career scientists from 14 developing countries will each receive research scholarships to boost their scientific capability. On 9 December, to coincide with the latest United …read more
Measuring the climate impact of our diet choices
Do you ever think about the environmental impact of the food you eat? The recently concluded 5th Global Science Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture was not …read more
Immediate action needed to improve soil carbon sequestration: key messages for decision-makers
Recent research published ahead of the UN New York Climate Summit helps guide discussions on managing soil carbon. Soil organic carbon (SOC) protection and sequestration …read more
Trees in Latin American silvopastoral systems are a powerful mitigation resource
A new publication by leading Latin American experts shows the path for the enhancement of monitoring and reporting of silvopastoral systems. Silvopastoral systems are land-use …read more
CLIFF-GRADS Webinar Series by CCAFS & the GRA
CCAFS and the Global Research Association (GRA) hosted two webinars for the CLIFF-GRADS program. The sessions highlighted student research where students presented their research. Discussions …read more
