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 contributes to IGAD-led initiative to enhance Digital Agro-Climate Advisory Services
CABI has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing climate-smart agriculture by recently collaborating with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and other regional stakeholders to launch the Digital Agro-Climate Advisory Services (DACAS) Knowledge Network. The IGAD DACAS knowledge network will connect experts from IGAD member states, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Sudan,…
CABI’s digital development expertise shared at Pakistan conference bridging agriculture, food, and health
CABI’s expertise in digital development has been showcased at an international conference in Pakistan entitled ‘Cultivating Wellness: Bridging Agriculture, Food, and Health.’ The event, which took place at Forman Christian College (FCCU) in Lahore and was organized in collaboration with the Pakistan Academy of Sciences and supported by CABI, WWF,…
New study: CABI Digital Tools provide benefits including quick and reliable information on crop pests and diseases
A study published in the Journal of Agricultural & Food Information reveals a range of benefits provided by a suite of CABI digital tools including quick and reliable information on crop pests and diseases which impact livelihoods and food security. The scientists reviewed six key digital tools which strategically address…
MaDiPHS project report highlights four recommendations for improved data management and sharing
The case study report of the Malawi Digital Plant Health Service (MaDiPHS) Data Catalogue project has highlighted four major recommendations for improved data management and sharing within projects. MaDiPHS is a project led by the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) and funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation…
CABI shares expertise in Earth Observation data at International Pest Risk Research Group annual meeting
CABI has shared its expertise in Earth Observation (EO) data at the 2024 annual meeting of the International Pest Risk Research Group (IPRRG) held in association with the Spanish National Research Council and the University of Málaga in Spain. The event, which was co-sponsored by CABI, was held at the…