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Invasive species emerge as a driver of human displacement, new research shows
Human migration is driven by many factors, yet the role of invasive species in displacement remains understudied. A new paper published in Frontiers examines how biological invasions force people to abandon the land on which they live and explores the collective trauma that can follow.
Invasive plants in hedges in eastern Africa are threatening local ecosystems
Invasive plants commonly used as hedges in eastern Africa may be driving biological invasions, according to new research. Invasive species cost Africa’s agricultural sector an estimated USD $65.58 billion each year. They reduce land available for farming and grazing, threatening food security and livelihoods across the continent. Effective management is critical for millions of people living in rural communities.
Time to put plant health at the heart of One Health, experts say
Ahead of the 2026 One Health Summit, experts are calling for plant health to be fully integrated into One Health strategies. A new CABI evidence brief highlights critical gaps in funding, research, and policy, and outlines actions for funders, policymakers, and researchers to strengthen global health outcomes.
“One Plant Health Concept” connects tradition and technology to address plant diseases in Africa
A newly published “One Plant Health” strategy combines traditional indigenous knowledge and cutting-edge technology to tackle plant diseases in Africa for improved food security