Boosting international trade by improving the Sanitary and Phytosanitary system for horticulture in Uganda
In Uganda, the export of horticultural produce to global markets is significant to the economy, food security and livelihoods. In 2023, 60% of exports, which included fresh fruit and vegetables, were to the EU, worth 58 million euros. However, despite the notable exports, Uganda has a limited share of the…
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…
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…
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.…
Study reveals Africa will reach 1.5C climate change threshold by 2040 even under low emission scenarios
New research highlighted in the journal CABI Reviews suggests that all five subregions of Africa will breach the 1.5C climate change threshold – the limit stipulated by the Paris Agreement – by 2040 even under low emission scenarios. A team of scientists, from the University of Zimbabwe, and the International…