ICARDA | Science for resilient livelihoods in dry areas

SCIENCE FOR RESILIENT LIVELIHOODS UNDER A CLIMATE CRISIS

ICARDA is an international organization that for over four decades undertakes research-for-development to provide innovative, science-based agricultural solutions that improve the livelihoods resilience of rural dryland communities. Our non-profit solutions based on field-proven science are widely adopted across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. We improve the lives of millions of smallholder dryland farmers by:

Climate Smart Crops

Resilient Crop-Livestock Systems

Sustainable Land, Soil and Water Management

Who we are

ICARDA is the only CGIAR research center headquartered in the non-tropical drylands. Our unique dryland agricultural experience, combined with our extensive networks of research and development partners, including farming communities themselves, makes sure we provide people-centered solutions that are integrated directly into farming activities and food systems.

40 Years

Four decades of innovative, science-driven solutions.

10 Research hubs

Regional and country offices across the dry areas

65 Donors

Strategic partnerships that deliver for rural communities

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WHAT WE DO

Meet ICARDA Director General

Mr. Aly Abousabaa is the Director-General of ICARDA and CGIAR Regional Director of Central and West Asia, and North Africa (CWANA)

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Transforming agricultural production

With our partners we deliver cutting-edge, relevant scientific research that spurs agricultural transformation and improves the livelihoods of millions of women, men, and young people. Click on the map below to explore some of our activities and impacts on the ground.