#Climatechange continues to pose severe risks to rural livelihoods in Zambia, particularly through recurrent droughts
Read how @ILRI and @CGIAR are helping farmers build resilience through forage production and preservation: on.cgiar.org/4z1S6d4
#ClimateAction
Why invest in #OneHealth? 💡
Over 30 years of research by CGIAR & @ILRI proves that integrated interventions at the intersection of animals, humans, and the environment create real economic and social impact.
Explore the briefs: ilri.org/onehealthbriefs
@CGIAR_SAAF
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On 4 November, @DLCI_Kenya co-hosted the Policy Forum “Towards thriving, resilient and prosperous drylands in the Horn of Africa” with the International Livestock Research Institute (@ILRI ) and the Dryland Observatory (@jameel_observ).
The forum brought together policy conversations on the issues shaping the future of the region’s drylands: the outlook for drylands, rangelands and pastoralists beyond the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) and global debates; institutionalising the capacities needed for prosperous and resilient drylands; achieving the right to food in the drylands; managing El Niño and who leads anticipatory and early action; and new models for investing in drylands.
@DLCI_Kenya Head of Programmes @bilachj moderated the opening conversation on the outlook for drylands, rangelands and pastoralists in the Horn of Africa, while DLCI CEO Dr. @JMokku moderated the closing discussion on investing in drylands. The day ended with a look at an emerging research, learning and policy agenda for drylands and the announcement of the Dryland Observatory.
Dryland communities’ priorities must remain in focus—in these conversations and in the decisions that follow. Connecting pastoralist experience with research, policy and investment is central to that.
@IGAD_CPALD @PPGKenya @SwissDevCoop @IGADsecretariat @EdinburghUni @ProsperGlb_org @GALVmed @JMokku @HonAdanHaji @NanokEpuyoCBS
Most countries have One Health strategies. Implementation is the gap. Our new summary brief draws on four decades of CGIAR work in Africa and Asia to show what it takes to invest and scale.
on.cgiar.org/4f7xed1
#OneHealth
ALT A girl stands beside a calf in the doorway of a mud-walled house
Most countries have a One Health strategy. Making it work on the ground is the hard part.
This #WorldOneHealthDay, explore 10 new briefs drawing on 40+ years of CGIAR One Health work in Africa and Asia, from the CGIAR SAAF Program.
ilri.org/onehealthbriefs #OneHealth
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@DLCI_Kenya continues to support pastoralist communities in raising awareness of existing policies, services, and opportunities to strengthen their livelihoods.
In Siana Ward, Narok County, we held dialogues with pastoralist communities on livestock health—including vaccination, feed and fodder, and the diseases affecting herds—access to reliable livestock health information, the pastoralist cooperative model, and opportunities to work with government entities to improve livestock service delivery.
The dialogues were held across five locations: Nkineji, Olesere, Oloolaimutia, Talek, and Eldonyo-Narasha. In each, we convened separate sessions for women, youth, and elders, allowing every group to speak to its own priorities and giving us a fuller picture of how decisions about livestock health are made within households and across the community.
Central to these discussions is the National Livestock Development and Promotion Service (NLDPS), established following resolutions of the 4th Pastoralist Leadership Summit. The service presents an important opportunity for pastoralist communities to access structured support for livestock health and production.
These dialogues are undertaken in partnership with @ILRI , reflecting our shared commitment to improving pastoralist livelihoods and strengthening livestock health systems in Kenya’s drylands.
@GALVmed @ILRI @jameel_observ @IGAD_CPALD @christensenfund @PPGKenya @SwissDevCoop
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👨🏫 Training more people seemed like the answer. But training is hard to scale and even trained users still need expert support.
What if that expertise was built directly into the model? 🤖
@BiovIntCIAT_eng @IFPRI @ILRI @WorldFishCenter @CGIAR_Data @CGIARPolicy
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Livestock is more than animals—it is food security, jobs, livelihoods and economic sovereignty. At the 2026 APSK Scientific Symposium in Malindi @KilifiCountyGov, I was Honoured to officiate the opening ceremony, called for science, research and innovation to transform livestock production, strengthen food safety, empower farmers and pastoralists, and drive value addition. Our goal to move from raw commodity exports to high-value products, industrialisation and prosperity. Research must reach the farm, the factory and the market. Setting up relevant #clusters, centres of excellence, #grandchallenge Kenya use of emerging technologies like Artificial intelligence and precision livestock farming, Genomics, precision breeding and reproductive biotechnology and Novel feeds, feed biotechnology and precision nutrition. @nacosti @KENIAupdates @nrfkenya @pthigo @FAOLivestock @ILRI @kalromkulima @sri_kenya @Livestock_Dev @OfficePCS_KE @APSK_Kenya
#Livestock #ScienceForDevelopment
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📢 The 2nd Eastern Africa Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action has culminated in the adoption of the Mombasa Ministerial Declaration on Anticipatory Action, 2026, marking a significant step towards institutionalising anticipatory action across the IGAD region.
IGAD Member States committed to strengthening early warning systems, sustainable financing and coordinated action before disasters strike.
Read the full declaration ➡️ shorturl.at/FIv2A
#EADP2
To tackle climate & productivity challenges, Kenya is developing a new Livestock Master Plan (LMP). Recently, the National Tech Committee trained in Nairobi on using data to target investments and support farmers. 🇰🇪
#LivestockMasterPlan
Catch the recording of the 29 October discussion on genetic diversity, soil health, and food systems at the CGIAR Food & Agriculture Pavilion. Featuring insights from @SNV_world, and Seed Savers Network Kenya.
📺 Watch here: : on.cgiar.org/4BFhMPe
#COP17Armenia #Livestock
ILRI is seeking a Director for the REAP Consortium to lead sustainable livestock and youth employment programs across 7 countries.
📍 Nairobi 🇰🇪 or Addis Ababa 🇪🇹
🎓 Req: PhD & 15+ yrs senior experience
🗓️ Deadline: Nov 25, 2026
Apply now: ilri.org/join-us/jobs-career…
El Niño can disrupt livestock routes, markets and increase disease risks. Connecting climate forecasts with community data, insurance can help protect livestock and livelihoods before losses escalate. Learn more: on.cgiar.org/4zg587t
#ElNino #ClimateAction
🌍 What happens when 2 research centres join forces for Africa’s climate research?
@IITA_CGIAR researchers Deborah Ogundepo & Joseph Oyelude trained at @ILRI’s Mazingira Centre on greenhouse gas measurement. 📊
Read: on.cgiar.org/4Bm7B1X
#ClimateAction
Sierra Leone is looking for proven livestock solutions—and ILRI brought them to #MITA2026. 🌍
From thermostable vaccines 💉 to high-quality cassava feed 🌿 & digital advisory tools 📱, we’re ready to adapt and scale field-tested innovations across the region. 🚀
#Livestock
From cells to landscapes 🌾🐄🐟
At #CBDCOP17, @ILRI, @BiovIntCIAT_eng, and @WorldFishCenter discussed how crop, livestock, and fish genetic diversity can make livelihoods more resilient, and how to ensure the communities who conserve it share in the benefits. #Biodiversity
🔬 New research from ILRI's Mazingira Centre shows that adding two fodder shrubs many farmers already grow to a typical dairy cow's diet could help reduce methane emissions.
Read more: on.cgiar.org/48jFseg
#DairyFarming #Kenya #ClimateSmartFarming #ILRI #LivestockResearch
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Kenya has more than 4 million camels, but how much methane do they produce?
Africa’s first camel methane measurement trial, led by @ILRI and @Cirad, aims to determine whether these drought-resilient animals are also climate-friendly.
READ: big3africa.org/2026/10/21/ke…
#ClimateChange
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#MITA2026 | @CORAFNews extends its gratitude to the Government of Sierra Leone, its partners, researchers, innovators, and participants for making this 6th edition a success.
#MERCI au Gouvernement de la Sierra Leone, à nos partenaires et à tous les participants !
