In late 2013, CTA embarked on a journey to discover what innovations in agriculture were taking place under the radar in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific (ACP). The project aimed to unearth and boost the awareness of the many innovations that research organisations, universities, extension services and farmers have developed and are being used by smallholder farmers.

On the occasion of the International Earth Day 2016, the CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Systems wishes to raise awareness of the importance of trees in drylands. Globally, about 1.6 billion people, including more than 2,000 indigenous cultures- depend on trees and forests for food, would fuel, livestock feed, shelter and income.