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…
CABI highlights support for just and inclusive transition to sustainable food systems at COP29
CABI has highlighted its support for a just and inclusive transition to sustainable food systems at the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) held in Baku, Azerbaijan. This included commitments to share skills, knowledge and technical expertise on helping vulnerable countries around the world to build the capacity of their…
Biological control of blueweed
Blueweed, Echium vulgare, is a biennial plant native to Europe and Asia that has become a problematic weed in pasture and rangelands of North America where it is classed as noxious. Biological control can be used to help manage the weed. CABI has been tasked with identifying and studying specialist…
CABI showcases Horizon Scanning Tool and Invasive Species Compendium at COP16
CABI has taken part in the sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) which seeks to take decisive measures for the protection of biological diversity. Dr Yelitza Colmenarez, CABI’s Centre Director, Latin America-Brazil, showcased CABI’s Horizon Scanning Tool – a decision support…