Publication date:
22 | 08 | 2024
The year 2023 marked significant strides by CGIAR in its mission to transform food, land, and water systems amidst the global climate crisis. This year’s report emphasizes nutrition, health, and food security, highlighting numerous innovations and collaborations that have driven positive change. The report also underscores the critical need for increased investment in agricultural research to achieve sustainable and scalable results.
1. Leaders' Message: 2023 was a challenging year with rising levels of hunger and malnutrition, alongside record-high global temperatures. However, CGIAR and its partners continued to pioneer solutions to these challenges. The report highlights the importance of investing in agricultural research to achieve nutrition, health, and climate adaptation goals.
2. Key Results: CGIAR improved tilapia quality in Nigeria, advanced food system policies in Vietnam, and increased common bean access in Zambia. Success stories from various centers and initiatives are featured, along with notable progress in Ghana and Guatemala, particularly in contributing to climate adaptation and mitigation.
3. Partnerships and Collaborations: 2023 also saw the expansion of CGIAR’s collaborations with regional and international organizations, ensuring that research solutions are widely and effectively implemented.
4. Digital Transformation and Awards: CGIAR made significant advancements in deploying digital solutions in research and management, achieving milestones in digital transformation. Several international awards were granted to CGIAR scientists and initiatives, reflecting the high impact and quality of these efforts.
5. Finance and Operations: In 2023, CGIAR improved its financial outcomes, with revenue reaching $870 million, a 12% increase from the previous year. The CGIAR system also reported a significant financial surplus, demonstrating efficiency in financial management and investment.
The CGIAR Annual Report 2023 not only highlights key achievements but also sets the stage for sustainable development in the future, reaffirming CGIAR’s leading role in agricultural research and sustainable development.
6. Full Report View/Download: For a detailed overview of all achievements, initiatives, and financial insights, you can download the full CGIAR Annual Report 2023 in PDF format. or CGIAR Annual Report 2023 in HTML format.