Bonsucro, the global platform promoting sustainable sugarcane production, has announced a strategic partnership with the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) to expand the reach of the Climate Resilience Platform (CRP), a digital tool designed to help farmers adapt to the growing threats of climate change.
The new collaboration, delivered in close partnership with Better Cotton, is part of Bonsucro’s Climate Action Toolkit initiative aimed at advancing climate-smart agriculture and building resilience across global value chains.
Originally developed by Pepsico, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, the Climate Resilience Platform translates cutting-edge climate science into actionable insights for farmers and agribusinesses. It helps them predict yield risks, plan interventions, and make informed decisions to safeguard livelihoods.
Powered by CGIAR, the world’s largest public agricultural research partnership, the platform provides open-access data and tools trusted in over 100 countries, ensuring transparency and scientific credibility.
Under the new phase, the CRP will now extend its reach to sugarcane producers in Latin America, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, and Southeast Asia, as well as cotton growers in India and Brazil. Bonsucro members in these regions will be able to use the platform’s tools to assess local climate threats and prepare resilience plans that address real-time climate challenges.
According to Mike Ogg, Bonsucro’s Regional Manager for Africa and the Middle East, the partnership is timely for farmers in climate-vulnerable regions.
“Climate resilience is critical for producers in areas facing increasingly unpredictable weather and market conditions. By joining the Climate Resilience Platform, Bonsucro will help more producers harness scientific insights and practical tools to plan and protect their livelihoods,” he said.
Bonsucro’s Chief Executive Officer, Danielle Morley, noted that the initiative reflects the organisation’s commitment to driving sustainability through innovation and collaboration.
“Bonsucro is investing in innovative tools to help members adapt to the fast-changing risks of the climate emergency. We’re supporting collective efforts to transform agricultural systems in critical regions,” she stated.
For Better Cotton, which is also part of the project, the collaboration underscores the importance of cross-sector partnerships in addressing climate risks faced by smallholder farmers.
“Recognising the crucial role of adaptation to support farmers in the face of a changing climate, this collaboration exemplifies our commitment to sharing innovation across agricultural sectors,” said Klara Shepard, Senior Climate Impact Coordinator at Better Cotton.
As global attention turns to COP30, where climate resilience and sustainable agriculture dominate discussions, this partnership signals a strong push toward actionable, science-based solutions for farming communities.
The Climate Resilience Platform’s open-access and collaborative model aligns with Bonsucro’s mission to make sustainable sugarcane the economic, environmental, and responsible choice for producers, communities, and markets worldwide.
By Dare Akogun
