CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE)

Connected thinking, compelling solutions

The CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) was a global research-for-development program connecting partners to deliver sustainable agricultural solutions, strengthen ecosystem health, and create resilient water, land and food systems. It operated between 2012 and 2021.

Highlights

News

Thrive

Publications

Conversation Starters

How can biodiversity and agriculture work together for people and planet?

How much should be invested in agricultural innovation?

Research

200+ research projects in 84 countries carried out in collaboration with more than 380 partners

Solutions

A synthesis of research and innovations that address the world's critical water, land and ecosystem challenges

Impact

333,000 farmers use new technologies and 2,9 million hectares are under improved use or management