Redrawing the world’s peat maps

by Louis Verchot | Apr 9, 2017

A new study published in Global Change Biology shows that tropical peatlands are much more extensive than previously thought. The study started by estimating total tropical and subtropical wetlands and the new estimate reaches 4.7 million km2. Several other studies...

New video gives a glimpse of CIAT’s work on big data

by CIAT Comunicaciones | Apr 9, 2017

CIAT’s work to demonstrate the power of big data in helping farmers adapt to climate change is showcased in this short film from the Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN). It follows the story of Blanca, a 75-year-old Colombian rice grower in the...

CIAT launches regional knowledge hub to support climate change action

by Madelline Romero | Apr 9, 2017

As more and more organizations in Asia undertake initiatives to address the consequences of a warming climate, our knowledge about climate change and how it affects agriculture in various countries has become vast. But the challenge – especially for decision makers in...

“One cow” program can cut poverty and pave the way for lower ‘hoofprints’ too

by Georgina Smith | Mar 24, 2017

A new study shows that Rwanda’s One Cow per Poor Family program can significantly cut food insecurity – and with improved cattle feeding, it can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity too. The study, conducted by CIAT with partners including the Rwanda...

Scientists make a splash with urine experiment

by Neil Palmer | Mar 21, 2017

Not long before dawn, at a dairy farm in Colombia’s Cauca Valley, locals line up to buy fresh milk. But two people in the queue are seeking a less palatable purchase: urine. Twenty litres of fresh, steaming cow urine, specifically. “Early morning is a good time to...

Sink it or lose it: the carbon trade-off

by Georgina Smith | Mar 17, 2017

New studies released by CIAT and partners show that, given the vast amount of carbon stored our soils, small management changes could have tremendous impacts, offsetting greenhouse gas emissions. “We’re at the forefront of understanding how we can make the most of...