2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands

On 4th December 2024, Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centres (CGIAR), International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), and International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) unveiled the CGIAR 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD) during UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Key Highlights

Objective: The GSRD focuses on revolutionizing dryland agriculture to build resilient livelihoods for dryland communities globally, addressing critical challenges like water scarcity, desertification, and climate change.
Collaborative Effort: The strategy emphasizes integrated solutions and expanded partnerships.
Sustainability Concerns: Experts emphasized balancing increased local food production with sustainable water use to avoid depleting groundwater reserves.
Future Steps: Discussions included expanding partnerships, raising funds, and ensuring peace in conflict-prone regions for effective strategy implementation.