Invasive prickly pear pest Opuntia stricta could cost sub-Saharan Africa USD 307 billion over the next 50 years
CABI-led research published in the journal Biological Invasions suggests that the invasive prickly pear pest Opuntia stricta could cost sub-Saharan Africa USD 307 billion in lost livestock production over the next 50 years. The authors argue that current costs associated with the “loss” of forage growing under and near O.…
Developing sustainable business models using Earth Observation for climate adaptation
Increasing climate-related risks including extreme heat, drought and the high prevalence of pests and diseases puts agricultural and food systems under constant pressure. While new data and technologies, such as Earth Observation (EO), can help predict and prevent threats, it is not readily available. This project aims to close this…
CABI partners with The African Academy of Sciences to support Africa’s agricultural transformation
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will see CABI work together with The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) on agricultural science, food security and sustainable development across Africa. CABI and AAS will build on their respective strengths and networks of stakeholders to foster scientific excellence and innovation with the aim…
CABI and KEFRI partner to boost landscape restoration and climate resilience
CABI and the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing collaboration on landscape conservation, restoration, and climate change mitigation. The partnership will see the two institutions working jointly in several initiatives, particularly managing invasive species and promoting sustainable ecosystems through joint research,…
CABI’s climate change expertise shared at workshop on NDC 3.0 and COP30 preparation in Asia-Pacific region
CABI has partnered and shared its expertise in climate change policy planning during a workshop convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and other partners on incorporating ambitious targets and strategies for NDC 3.0 to ensure that agrifood systems remain at the centre of all…
Harnessing nature’s microbes: sustainable agricultural solutions for sub-Saharan Africa
Agriculture is a vital sector in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It contributes an average of 25% to the gross domestic product and provides sustenance for nearly 80% of the rural population. However, the region remains the most food insecure globally. Increasing agricultural productivity is the primary objective for SSA, but this…