The Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) has launched its 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD).
- The initiative was unveiled at the 16th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP16) in Riyadh.
- The initiative was spearheaded by CGIAR centres International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) and International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT).
- It provides a roadmap to enhance food security, conserve biodiversity and build resilient livelihoods for the 2.7 billion people inhabiting drylands, particularly in Asia and Africa.
The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), established in 1971, is a strategic partnership of diverse donors that support 15 international Centers.
