CGIAR is a global research partnership dedicated to reducing rural poverty, increasing food security, improving health and nutrition, and sustainably managing natural resources. Headquartered in Montpellier, CGIAR brings together 15 research centers and hundreds of partners worldwide to conduct agricultural research, develop innovations, and promote knowledge sharing. Its mission is to advance science-based solutions to global challenges in agriculture, climate change, and food systems for the benefit of smallholder farmers and communities around the world.