Introducing the CGIAR Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration (FCM)

The CGIAR Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration (FCM) addresses challenges to livelihood, food, and climate security faced by some of the most vulnerable populations worldwide. The Initiative focuses on building climate resilience, promoting gender equity, and fostering social inclusion.

In this video, Katrina Kosec, Initiative Lead and Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), discusses the importance of FCM in the CGIAR portfolio and provides an overview of how FCM addresses the challenges of fragile and conflict-affected settings. Peter Laderach, Initiative Co-Lead and Principal Climate Scientist, Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT, explains how FCM strengthens evidence and partnership around migration through the CGIAR Climate Security Observatory and the Climate, Peace, and Migration Partnership. Sandra Ruckstuhl, Initiative Co-Lead and Special Advisor to the Director General and Senior Researcher, International Water Management Institute (IWMI), delves into how the Initiative and CGIAR researchers are supporting partners to strengthen the design and implementation of programs to promote innovation and inclusive, science-based decision making in uncertain and dynamic situations.