CGIAR System Organization

The CGIAR System Organization is an independent international organization with such international legal personality as may be necessary for the exercise of its functions and powers, It operates in accordance with the Charter of the CGIAR System Organization.

The CGIAR System Organization is part of a broader CGIAR System whose structure is set forth in Article 2 of the CGIAR System Framework. The purpose of the CGIAR System is to advance science and innovation to transform food, land and water systems in a climate crisis, in order to reduce poverty and inequity, enhance food and nutrition security, and improve natural resources and ecosystem services.