From research to resilience: Partnering for scalable solutions in fragile contexts

CGIAR Science Week—an April 2025 event at the United Nations Office in Nairobi, Kenya that brought together global leaders in research, policy, and development—included one standout session. The session, titled “Science and Innovation for Resilient Food Systems in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings,” drew attention to the pressing need for research-driven solutions in the world’s most challenging environments. Hosted by the Fragile and Conflict-Affected (FCA) Food Systems area of work of CGIAR’s Food Frontiers and Security Science Program, the event opened with a welcome from the area of work’s lead, Katrina Kosec—Senior Research Fellow at IFPRI and Interim Deputy Director of the Food Frontiers and Security Science Program. It was followed by two dynamic panel sessions led by CGIAR FCA researchers, showcasing CGIAR partnerships in fragile settings.