CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Systems

Delivering Systems Solutions for Drylands

Pastoral Agro-Pastoral Rainfed Tree-Based Irrigated

Systems approach

An integrated approach to improving food security

Research focus

Strengthening resilience in marginal areas; intensifying production in high-potential areas

Drylands

The challenges facing food production in the Drylands

Impacts

The innovations improving livelihoods in Dryland communities

Knowledge
& innovation

Boosting wheat production

A new initiative in sub-Saharan Africa is reversing Africa’s rising dependence on imported wheat

Geo-informatics

Geospatial Science, Technology, and Applications for integrated agro-ecosystems research

News and Blogs

September 26, 2016
Putting economic and environmental sustainability hand in hand to protect our lands
Dr. Richard Thomas explains why and how things must be done differently to address our biggest global concern...
September 25, 2016
Pastoral mobility and policy recommendations for livestock herding in the borana pastoral system in southern Ethiopia
Sustainable rangeland management and regulation paves the path to improved livelihoods and ecological health in...
September 25, 2016
Pathways to sustainable intensification: participatory designing of adapted farming system innovations
Innovative solutions empower Indian farmers on the cutting edge of climate change.

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Research reports
Strategies for Combating Climate Change in Drylands Agriculture

Synthesis of evidence presented at the International Conference on Food Security in Dry Lands. 

Published April 29, 2013
Research reports
New Research Approaches to improve drylands agriculture

A report summarizing the main concepts and approaches of Dryland Systems. 

Published May 16, 2013
Research reports
Capacity to innovate from a system CGIAR research program perspective

How does Dryland Systems include the ‘capacity to innovate’ in its theory of change?

Published October 14, 2014
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Events

Sustainable Innovation in MENA Webinar
Online
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Dryland Systems: Legacy and Future Recommendations
Lisbon, Portugal
Monday, October 3, 2016
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
CACILM II Regional Validation Workshop
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Friday, October 7, 2016