New Zealand Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology visits MARA-CABI Joint Laboratory to strengthen China–New Zealand research collaboration
The MARA-CABI Joint Laboratory for Biosafety, based at the Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (IPPCAAS), was honoured to welcome a delegation from New Zealand led by Hon. Dr Shane Reti, Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology. This visit is based on the long-term collaborative research between…
CABI highlights value of South-South collaboration at first China-Africa Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Alliance (CAASTIA) General Assembly 2025
CABI has taken part in the first China-Africa Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Alliance (CAASTIA) General Assembly held in Ethiopia, an important milestone in South-South cooperation for agricultural innovation and sustainable development. The event, jointly initiated by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the African Academy of Sciences…
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…