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It operated between 2012 and 2021. Highlights Science-driven solutions A synthesis of research and innovations that address the world’s critical water, land and ecosystem challenges. Read more Biodiversity and agriculture A rapid evidence review that explores agriculture’s relationship with biodiversity and recommends actions to implement more nature-positive food production Find out more From Research to Resilience Climate-smart solutions to enhance ecosystem health and strengthen food, nutrition and water security for all The WLE-hosted webinar series discussed the critically important role of research and innovation to secure more inclusive, sustainable and resilient futures. Read More Innovation for sustainable agri-food systems Evidence from the Commission on Sustainable Agriculture Intensification (CoSAI) considers the investment landscape; improving innovation impact; and priorities for consideration in future food systems. Find out more Learning from research on water governance: Priorities for One CGIAR A review that builds on WLE research to identify the most pressing governance challenges and how governance effectiveness can be improved – thereby transforming water governance into a positive force for the future. Read more Blog Post Blog Post August 13, 2021 Are Africa’s dams threatening to hold back efforts to eradicate malaria? Dams are central to Africa’s climate adaptation plans, but the associated risk of malaria, particularly with small dams, requires careful planning to avert a public health crisis. Matthew McCartney News November 04, 2021 WLE at COP 26: Becoming climate-resilient through innovative farming solutions A Water Pavilion side-event at the UN’s Climate Change Conference (COP26) addresses tech-savvy and inclusive water management innovations that can help farming communities navigate natural disasters and build resilience to climate change. News November 05, 2021 WLE at COP26: Sustainable water solutions essential to climate change adaptation in agri-food systems A Water Pavilion side-event at COP26 will look at how advanced water management practices can improve water sustainability, increase land and water use efficiency, boost yields and even reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Research Programs Enhancing Sustainability Across Agricultural Systems Restoring Degraded Landscapes Land & Water Solutions Rural-Urban Linkages Variability, Risks & Competing Uses Gender, Youth & Inclusivity Project database News News January 04, 2022 Why winning the ‘water game’ in India requires team effort With some 600 million Indians facing high to extreme water stress, ‘games’ offer vital insights for expanding self-governance to help people manage water more sustainably. Ruth Meinzen-Dick Pratiti Priyadarshini News December 28, 2021 Water rights are women’s rights Why gender sensitive research requires a bottom-up approach that works directly with communities, rather than a top-down approach that fails to recognise the real-life consequences of entrenched gender norms. Padmaja Ravula News December 16, 2021 A ‘probiotic’ approach to agriculture is better for people and planet (commentary) Reversing biodiversity loss is a critical component of limiting climate change and vice versa, but less widely acknowledged is how agriculture is needed to deliver both. Fabrice DeClerck view all Thrive Blog Post Blog Post January 07, 2022 Climate migration and social transformation: embracing complexity Researchers and policy makers need to collaborate to better understand the social, economic and political changes caused by climate-induced migration. Charity Osei-Amponsah Olufunke Cofie Blog Post Blog Post January 04, 2022 Can remote sensing identify successful agricultural water management interventions in smallholder farms? Freely-available satellite data can help assess water management interventions in sub-Saharan Africa’s smallholder irrigation schemes. Karthikeyan Matheswaran Matthew McCartney Blog Post Blog Post December 21, 2021 Accelerating rural energy access in the race to net zero Policy and action research by the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems to improve rural energy access for smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs shows full alignment with the UNFCCC Race to Zero global campaign for decarbonizing economies. Marilia Magalhaes Claudia Ringler view all Publications Journal Article Tri-trophic defenses as a central pivot of low-emission, pest-suppressive farming systems Wyckhuys, Kris AG; Zhang, Wei; Colmenarez, Yelitza C.; Simelton, Elisabeth; Sander, Bjorn O.; and Lu, Yanhui. 2022. Tri-trophic defenses as a central pivot of low-emission, pest-suppressive farming systems. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability 58(October 2022): 101208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cosust.2022.101208 Download PDF Journal Article Are landscape approaches possible under authoritarianism? multi-stakeholder governance and social transformation in Myanmar Forsyth,T.; Springate-Baginski, O. 2021. Are landscape approaches possible under authoritarianism? multi-stakeholder governance and social transformation in Myanmar. Environmental science and policy. pp:124(2021)359-369 Download Presentation WLE - Presentation for Discussion with Donors and Partners - June 2013 CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems. 2013. WLE - Presentation for Discussion with Donors and Partners - June 2013. CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems Download PDF view all Conversation Starters Is water overlooked in food systems? Find out more How can biodiversity and agriculture work together for people and planet? Find out more How much should be invested in agricultural innovation? Find out more Research 200+ research projects in 84 countries carried out in collaboration with more than 380 partners discover more Solutions A synthesis of research and innovations that address the world’s critical water, land and ecosystem challenges discover more Impact 333,000 farmers use new technologies and 2,9 million hectares are under improved use or management discover more Subscribe to WLE updates * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name Reason for...