Annual Report and Work Plan of MARA-CABI Joint Lab witnesses “outstanding progress” throughout 2023
The Annual Report and Work Plan, reviewed by the Steering Committee of the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA)-CABI Joint Laboratory for Biosafety, based in Beijing, has witnessed “outstanding progress” in all aspects of its research activities throughout 2023. The 16th Joint Lab Steering Committee meeting, held at…
CABI contributes to US $37 million FARM programme aimed at reducing pesticides and plastics in agriculture
CABI is contributing to the US $37million Financing Agrochemical Reduction and Management (FARM) programme aimed at reducing the use of pesticides and plastics in agricultural production. CABI is a co-financing partner of the FARM programme and will share its expertise in the research, development, and implementation of more sustainable and…
CABI visit to Malaysia and Singapore served to strengthen partnerships for enhanced food security in region
CABI CEO, Dr Daniel Elger, has paid a visit to Malaysia – a Member Country of CABI – and Singapore to further strengthen existing partnerships, build new linkages and explore fresh opportunities to support food security and sustainable trade in the region. Dr Elger joined staff from CABI’s regional centre…
CABI announces appointment of Chileshe Kapwepwe as next Board Chair while work continues to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges
The 404th meeting of CABI’s Executive Council was informed that Chileshe Kapwepwe will be the first female Chair of the CABI Board and the first holder of the post from an African country, succeeding Roger Horton in April 2024. A Zambian national, Ms Kapwepwe is the General Secretary of the…
CABI science award winners to help increase livelihoods, food security, and empowerment for women in Africa
CABI researchers Lilian Owembabazi and Dr Hettie Boafo have each been given special CABI science awards – in memory of former colleagues – allowing them to help increase food security, livelihoods, and empowerment for women in Africa. Ms Owembabazi, Research Assistant at CABI’s regional centre for Africa in Nairobi and…
Benefits of the CABI BioProtection Portal highlighted at Global Minor Use Summit
The benefits of the CABI BioProtection Portal have been highlighted at the Global Minor Use Summit in Madrid, Spain, aimed at raising awareness of the challenges facing minor crops such as avocado, passionfruit, kiwi fruit and pomegranate. The Global Minor Use Summit was hosted by the Minor Use Foundation (MUF)…