Review article reveals dominant role that women play in value chain of insects used as food and feed in Africa
A CABI-led review involving an international team of scientists has revealed that women dominate the value chain of insects used as food and feed in Africa but that their role varies with insects and regions. In Africa, insects – such as locusts, crickets, grasshopper, the mopane worm, and flies, have…
CABI launches an Evidence Synthesis Skills Framework to strengthen global capacity in evidence synthesis
We are pleased to announce the launch of an Evidence Synthesis Skills Framework. It is designed to help people and organizations develop and embed a common language around evidence synthesis skills. Policy and practice are increasingly framed by evidence synthesis, so training in related best practices is key to strengthening…
Integrated surveillance tops future One Health research priorities
Integrated surveillance systems that unite human, livestock, agricultural, and ecosystem experts to support early detection, community engagement, and rapid response tops the five future research priorities on One Health. An evidence brief and report – which present the findings of a One Health Horizon Scanning exercise carried out by Oxford…
CABI strengthens partnership with Papua New Guinea through visit of High Commissioner
CABI strengthened its partnership with Papua New Guinea (PNG) through a visit from Her Excellency Ms Betty Palaso, High Commissioner to the UK, and Mrs Emma Pongopia Tapol, First Secretary. Dr Daniel Elger, CABI CEO, outlined how CABI’s Medium-Term Strategy aligns with PNG’s policies and priorities for agricultural and rural…
CABI study reveals major inequalities in global One Health research
A study published in the journal CABI One Health has revealed major inequalities in One Health research. The new study, which sheds light on global trends in One Health research over the past decade, has found that the volume of research labelled ‘One Health’ has increased exponentially since 2018, and…
CABI receives recognition from FAO for its work to support sustainable plant production and protection
CABI has received recognition from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for its work supporting smallholder farmers in the field of sustainable plant production and protection for greater livelihoods and food security. The recognition of CABI’s work, which includes the sustainable management of crop pests and…