IRRI, CIAT assess the cost-effectiveness of digital climate advisory services in Myanmar through the AMD Initiative

The CGIAR Initiative on Asian Mega Deltas (AMD) will examine the cost-effectiveness and outcomes of digital climate advisory services (DCAS+) for farmers in Myanmar. DCAS+ provides timely weather advisories and farming recommendations through various channels, helping farmers reduce production losses from climate risks. Findings from this study will improve the design, delivery, and sustainability of DCAS+ to maximize its reach and impact. If proven effective, it will help generate more investments in initiatives that can scale its benefits among farmers and fisherfolk in climate-risk areas. DCAS+ is led by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT in partnership with other CGIAR centers, governments, and private sector partners.

Webinar Highlights Innovations for Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Asian Mega Deltas

Dhaka, Bangladesh, 10 September 2024. To combat the impacts of climate change on agri-based food systems of the Deltaic regions of Bangladesh and India, a webinar titled “Asian Mega Deltas Initiatives for Resilient and Adaptive Agri-Food Systems” was organized by South Asia Regional Resilience Hub. It is a part of the Gobeshona Program at the International Center for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD). The project is part of the CGIAR’s initiative on the Asian Mega Delta and is being led by IRRI in Bangladesh.  The discussions focused on how advanced technology, nature-based solutions, and community-led innovations are transforming agriculture by improving climate resilience and livelihoods in the Asian Mega Deltas, focusing on Bangladesh and India as a part of the Ganges Delta.