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CYMMIT
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The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is an international organization focused on non-profit agricultural research and training that empowers farmers through science and innovation to nourish the world in the midst of a climate crisis. Applying high-quality science and strong partnerships, CIMMYT works to achieve a world with healthier and more prosperous people, free from global food crises and with more resilient agri-food systems. CIMMYT’s research brings enhanced productivity and better profits to farmers, mitigates the effects of the climate crisis, and reduces the environmental impact of agriculture. CIMMYT is a member of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. With a focus o­n agri-food systems, CIMMYT is working to: (1) Improve the food and nutrition security, and livelihoods of farmers and rural populations. (2) Increase the resilience of agri-food systems, and maize and wheat varieties, to the impact of climate change, pests and diseases. (3) Develop approaches that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and use land, water, energy, nutrients and labor more efficiently. (4)Provide nutritious food options for low-income consumers. (5) Ensure the biodiversity of maize and wheat is used more widely and equitably. (6) Provide technologies and know-how to farmers and local entrepreneurs and help them to become the engines of economic growth. (7) Develop the capacity of individuals and institutions in partnership with world-class universities, national agricultural research and extension systems, the private sector, and researchers from other organizations.
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