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A major new initiative led by Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research is empowering more than 100 African women scientists to lead climate action in agriculture, strengthening resilience across the continent’s food systems. The program, funded through the Africa-Australia Partnership for Climate Responsive Agriculture, aims to extend its impact beyond research institutions and into the daily realities of smallholder farmers. Advancing Women’s Leadership in Agriculture The Women in Agriculture Leadership Program, implemented by African Women in Agricultural Research and Development, will support two cohorts of female researchers from Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. Backed by an investment of A$3.8 million, the initiative is designed to reshape how agricultural research is developed, communicated, and applied in climate-stressed environments. Building Skills for Climate Action Participants will undergo a structured, multi-year program ...