Progress made to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges reported at CABI’s Executive Council
Progress made to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges – including hunger, poverty, gender inequality, climate change and the loss of biodiversity – has been reported at the 405th meeting of CABI’s Executive Council. The meeting highlighted how CABI is working with its 48 Member Countries on priorities agreed under the organisation’s…
Plant health within a One Health context highlighted at Commission of Phytosanitary Measures CPM 19
CABI has highlighted the importance of plant health within a One Health context at the 19th Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) held at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy. The CPM is the governing body of the International Plant Protection…
Review: integrated pest management is critical in fight against fall armyworm threat to Asian rice security
A new study published in the journal CABI Reviews highlights the critical role that integrated pest management (IPM) plays in combatting the threat fall armyworm poses to Asian rice security. Asian rice production accounts for over two-thirds of global rice output but the region is highly vulnerable to the fall…
CABI’s climate change expertise shared at workshop on NDC 3.0 and COP30 preparation in Asia-Pacific region
CABI has partnered and shared its expertise in climate change policy planning during a workshop convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and other partners on incorporating ambitious targets and strategies for NDC 3.0 to ensure that agrifood systems remain at the centre of all…
Partnership gathers to officially launch project to develop nature-based solutions for sustainable agriculture
Partners, including scientists from CABI, the University of Abomey-Calavi in Benin, Exotic Green Enterprises in Zambia, and Twiga Chemical Industries in Kenya, gathered to officially launch a new project to develop nature-based solutions for sustainable agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ms Elena Benedetti, Head of Fundraising and Technology Transfer, and Dr.…
New training to help African scientists craft better policy briefs
CABI, SciDev.Net and the Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa (HSRC) are teaming up to deliver a training and mentorship programme to help in the writing of effective policy briefs from research and innovation. The training and mentorship programme is aimed at developing the capacity of Science Granting Councils…
Celebrating a lifelong commitment to Integrated Pest Management – improving food security and reducing pesticide risks
A lifetime in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to tackle crop pests for improved livelihoods for the world’s smallholder farmers and greater global food security has been celebrated at an international symposium held in San Diego, California, USA. Dr Ulrich Kuhlmann, CABI’s Executive Director, Global Operations, and Chief Scientist, has been…
CABI announces winners of the Carol Ellison and the Gopi Ramasamy Science Awards for 2025
CABI has announced its science award winners for 2025 aimed at early career scientists with this year’s recipients working in the field of extension communication for sustainable agricultural development and biological invasive weed management. Christine Alokit, Communication and Extension Scientist and PhD student based in Uganda, has won the Gopi…
Presidents write for SciDev.Net on urgent need to eradicate deadly malaria affecting millions in Africa
Two African presidents have written for SciDev.Net about the urgent need to eradicate deadly malaria affecting millions of people in Africa. Presidents Umaro Sissoco Embaló, of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, and Duma Gideon Boko, of the Republic of Botswana, sound the alarm on the fight against the disease which in…
Regional Consultation of Asia-Pacific Member Countries focuses on collaboration to tackle major challenges
CABI has convened a three-day Regional Consultation of its Asia-Pacific Member Countries to review plans and progress under the global strategy it agreed with Member Countries in 2022. The Regional Consultation, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is part of CABI’s efforts to engage and consult frequently with its Member Countries.…