Marking its 65th year, the International Rice Research Institute’s (IRRI) Plant Pathology and Host Plant Resistance group, led by Dr. Van Schepler-Luu, hosted an open house to showcase their facilities and share the impact of their research in protecting rice from devastating diseases.
LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA, 14 February 2025 – IRRI’s Seed Health and Logistics Unit (SHU), IRRI’s arm that facilitates the safe, efficient, and timely exchange of biological materials for research and development, commits to further strengthen collaboration, improve service efficiency, and expand its reach to better support partners and stakeholders. During its Annual Management Meeting, SHU reaffirmed its commitment to aligning with the strategic goals of IRRI and RBI and the CGIAR 2025-2030 portfolio, and to ensure innovative solutions and high-quality services that support agricultural research and the smooth movement of biological materials.
Dhaka, Bangladesh – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Institute of Development Studies and Sustainability (IDSS) at United International University (UIU) shared their findings at the International Conference on Water and Flood Management (ICWFM) 2025. This conference, which focused on conserving water and ecosystems for climate resilience, happened from February 22-24 at the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) in Dhaka.
A comprehensive study documenting the extensive adoption of CGIAR-supported agricultural innovations across Vietnam was presented at a high-level workshop in Hanoi. The study has identified notable breakthroughs achieved under the initiative, including improved rice and cassava varieties and the successful integration of new tilapia strains.
