RISE promotes sustainable, climate-resilient, and inclusive agricultural systems that strengthen food security, improve livelihoods, and support responsible natural resource management. Our work focuses on climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land and soil management, agro-ecology, agroforestry, food systems, agricultural value chains, agribusiness development, and the empowerment of smallholder farmers, women, and youth.
Through research, technical assistance, capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnerships, RISE supports innovative agricultural solutions that enhance productivity, build resilience to climate change, protect ecosystems, and contribute to sustainable rural development.
Sector Focus Areas
- Climate-Smart Agriculture
- Agroforestry & Agro-ecology
- Sustainable Land & Soil Management
- Value Chain & Agribusiness Development
- Smallholder & Youth Empowerment