Climate Change

Challenges and opportunities for low-carbon rice production systems in Bangladesh

Challenges and opportunities for low-carbon rice production systems in Bangladesh

October 27, 2025 2982

By Sharif Ahmed, Humnath Bhandari  Rice covers 11% of the world’s arable land and is responsible for...

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How rice + seaweed can transform food and sustainability efforts

How rice + seaweed can transform food and sustainability efforts

October 20, 2025 3068

By Glenn Concepcion In a world grappling with a rising population, climate change, and a growing need...

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The (social) science of climate action: What equitable climate adaptation looks like in the Global South

The (social) science of climate action: What equitable climate adaptation looks like in the Global South

October 17, 2025 2409

A collection of studies from the front lines of the climate crisis reveals that tackling inequality is...

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Homestead gardening: A gender-responsive solution for a resilient and food-secure Bangladesh

Homestead gardening: A gender-responsive solution for a resilient and food-secure Bangladesh

September 8, 2025 2709

By Mou Rani Sarker, Bushra Humaira, Sharif Ahmed, and Humnath Bhandari In Bangladesh, food insecurity and malnutrition...

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Grafting Shows Promise for Boosting Climate-Ready Rice

Grafting Shows Promise for Boosting Climate-Ready Rice

June 25, 2025 4304

LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA (June 18, 2025) — Dr. Pallavi Singh, Associate Professor at the School of Life...

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IRRI scientists introduce Speed Breeding 3.0 to accelerate climate-resilient crop innovation with OneCGIAR 

IRRI scientists introduce Speed Breeding 3.0 to accelerate climate-resilient crop innovation with OneCGIAR 

June 24, 2025 17222

By Pramod Gorakhanath Kabade, Uma Maheshwar Singh, Pallavi Sinha, Vikas Kumar Singh, et al.  Building on the...

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EXPLAINER: Satellites, eyes from the above protecting rice farmers

EXPLAINER: Satellites, eyes from the above protecting rice farmers

May 26, 2025 3511

by Veronica Mae Escarez Rice is a staple crop in the Philippines, and it serves as the...

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IRRI Scientists Introduces New Breeding Approach to Harness Genomic Selection in Challenging Environments

IRRI Scientists Introduces New Breeding Approach to Harness Genomic Selection in Challenging Environments

May 15, 2025 4108

by Waseem Hussain, Mahender Anumalla, Margaret Catolos, Joie Ramos, Ma. Teresa Sta. Cruz, and Myrtel Valenzuela IRRI scientists are changing how rice...

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A Quarter Century Since the SUB1A Gene: New Flood-Tolerant Rice and Feeding Millions

A Quarter Century Since the SUB1A Gene: New Flood-Tolerant Rice and Feeding Millions

May 15, 2025 5039

By Waseem Hussain, Mahender Anumalla, Margaret Catolos,  Joie Ramos, Ma Teresa Sta. Cruz, and Myrtel Valenzuela In a landmark study published...

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How Climate-Resilient Short-Duration Cold-Tolerant Rice is Securing Farmers’  Livelihood in Haor Region of Bangladesh

How Climate-Resilient Short-Duration Cold-Tolerant Rice is Securing Farmers’  Livelihood in Haor Region of Bangladesh

May 8, 2025 2209

by Nusrat Jahan, Muhiuddin Faruquee, and Mohammad Rafiqul Islam The Haor wetlands in northeastern Bangladesh stretches across...

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