National Prosopis Strategy created with expertise from CABI and partners approved by Kenyan government
A National Prosopis Strategy (NPS) created with expertise from CABI and a range of partners has been approved by the Kenyan government to help protect the country’s environment, ecosystem services and livelihoods from Prosopis juliflora. The National Strategy and Action Plan for the Management and Control of the Invasive Prosopis…
CABI visit to Malaysia and Singapore served to strengthen partnerships for enhanced food security in region
CABI CEO, Dr Daniel Elger, has paid a visit to Malaysia – a Member Country of CABI – and Singapore to further strengthen existing partnerships, build new linkages and explore fresh opportunities to support food security and sustainable trade in the region. Dr Elger joined staff from CABI’s regional centre…
CABI announces appointment of Chileshe Kapwepwe as next Board Chair while work continues to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges
The 404th meeting of CABI’s Executive Council was informed that Chileshe Kapwepwe will be the first female Chair of the CABI Board and the first holder of the post from an African country, succeeding Roger Horton in April 2024. A Zambian national, Ms Kapwepwe is the General Secretary of the…
Role of African women and young people in agricultural service provision investigated in new CABI-led study
The role of African women and young people engaged in agricultural service provision has been investigated in a new CABI-led study published in the CABI Agriculture and Bioscience journal. By combining a literature review with ongoing action research in Kenya, the scientists provide insights into the main characteristics, benefits, and…
CABI science award winners to help increase livelihoods, food security, and empowerment for women in Africa
CABI researchers Lilian Owembabazi and Dr Hettie Boafo have each been given special CABI science awards – in memory of former colleagues – allowing them to help increase food security, livelihoods, and empowerment for women in Africa. Ms Owembabazi, Research Assistant at CABI’s regional centre for Africa in Nairobi and…
Benefits of the CABI BioProtection Portal highlighted at Global Minor Use Summit
The benefits of the CABI BioProtection Portal have been highlighted at the Global Minor Use Summit in Madrid, Spain, aimed at raising awareness of the challenges facing minor crops such as avocado, passionfruit, kiwi fruit and pomegranate. The Global Minor Use Summit was hosted by the Minor Use Foundation (MUF)…