CABI News
issue 3 / Jan 2008
Welcome to the first CABI News of 2008! |
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As we move into a new and exciting year, it's worth reflecting on our many successes and achievements in 2007. A significant focus for CABI in 2007 was to gain a better understanding of the needs of our customers and to define our priorities as a result. As a part of this, we held two regional consultations; one for our African region, held in Nairobi in September and the second in December for our Asian member countries. More >>> |
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CABI to help tackle Coffee Leaf Rust Disease |
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For centuries Coffee Leaf Rust disease has been one of the biggest threats facing the coffee industry worldwide. The disease, which is caused by the fungus Hemileia vastatrix, is so destructive that it caused the collapse of the coffee industry in Ceylon - now Sri Lanka - in the 1860s. From Ceylon it spread into Brazil and is now a huge concern in Africa and Asia, where it can cause crop losses in the region of 30-60% per year. Find out more >>> |
CABI launches new eBooks platform and content |
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CABI has launched CAB eBooks, a new bespoke portal which makes our long-standing and highly reputable books programme truly electronic for the first time. |
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Scientists call for urgent research into 'real' impacts of invasive species |
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A report - Economic Impacts of Invasive Alien Species: A Global Problem with Local Consequences - by the Global Invasives Species Programme (GISP) warns that unless more research is carried out to highlight the damage caused by invasive species, more livelihoods and natural ecosystems will be ruined as a consequence of their effects.
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Biofuel - the burning issue |
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The development of biofuel has been hailed as a sustainable way to combat dependency on declining oil reserves, but a new study suggests there are substantial obstacles to large-scale deployment of biofuels. It is still an open question whether biofuel can meet a significant proportion of the world’s energy needs, say John Fike and co-authors in a paper in CAB Reviews.
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Getting closer to our Member Countries: CABI holds Regional Consultation Meetings |
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One of CABI's main priorities in 2007 was to get closer to our Member Countries and establish how we can better meet their needs in agriculture and the environment. To do this a number of consultation meetings were organised in each of the regions we work in. The Africa Member Country Consultation, which was held from 19-20 September 2007, was the first of three such meetings. More >>> |