CABI opens new office in Kenya

18 February 2015 - CABI officially opened its new regional office in Nairobi, Kenya today. CEO, Dr Trevor Nicholls, was on hand to cut the ribbon and unveil a plaque commemorating the event. Relocation from rented premises to purchase of this larger office strengthens CABI’s footprint in Africa – CABI also…
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Helping coffee farmers adapt to climate change

12 February 2015 - The initiative for coffee and climate (c and c), of which CABI is a member, today produced a new publication on Climate Change Adaptation in Coffee Production: A step-by-step guide to supporting coffee farmers. Coffee production and the livelihoods of coffee farmers and their families around…
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Managing pests to improve livelihoods

12 February 2015 - Speaking at the Economist Events’ Feeding the World 2015 summit today, CABI’s Dr Arne Witt talked about the impact that pests, especially Invasive Alien Species (IAS), have on food security and livelihoods. This year’s summit theme was ‘Quality vs quantity: food and nutrition security for nine…
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CABI holds 394th Executive Council meeting

28 January 2015 - Today, CABI held its 394th Executive Council meeting, attended by Representatives from 35 CABI Member Countries, Board Members and CABI staff, led by CEO, Dr Trevor Nicholls. Dr Lutz Peter Berg (Switzerland), Chairman of the Executive Council, led the meeting, which was held at the International…
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Feeding the World 2015

28 January 2015 - CABI’s Dr Arne Witt, Coordinator Invasive Species, will be speaking at The Economist Events' Feeding the World summit in Amsterdam on 12 February 2015. Dr Witt will join a panel discussion on strategies for the reduction of food loss and food waste, pre- and post- harvest. Concentrating…
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CABI selected to host Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition

27 January2015 - CABI has been selected to host the secretariat for Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN). GODAN supports global efforts to make agricultural and nutritional data available, accessible, and usable for unrestricted use worldwide. CABI was selected to host its secretariat based on its strong global network…
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New UK Pesticide Guide 2015 now available

14 January 2014 - The UK Pesticide Guide 2015, jointly published by CABI and the British Crop Protection Council (BCPC), is now available to buy. The Guide is a comprehensive pesticide planning tool, essential for the coming spray season, and the most authoritative source of information on pesticides and adjuvants…
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Stringent criteria for weed biocontrol agents

8 January 2015 - Stringent criteria for weed biocontrol agents may amount to missed opportunities for success in the United States. A new article by CABI Switzerland scientists is already picking up headlines in the United States following its recent publication in the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management. In…
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Season’s Greetings from CABI

11 December 2014 - We would like to take this opportunity to wish you season’s greetings and thank you for your continued support in 2014.  CABI’s ability to improve lives worldwide is made possible by the generous contributions of the many members, donors and partners we work with. This year,…
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On World Soil Day CABI publishes new book, Soil Carbon

5 December 2014 – To coincide with World Soil Day today, CABI is publishing Soil Carbon. This book brings together the essential evidence and policy opportunities regarding the global importance of soil carbon for sustaining Earth's life support system for humanity. Soil Carbon comes at a time when the debate…
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