New Technical Working Group launched in Zambia as part of greater commitment to gender equality in agriculture

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CABI and the Zambian Government have joined forces to launch a new Gender Technical Working Group (GTWG) as part of a greater commitment to gender equality in the agricultural sector which is the backbone of Zambia’s economy. The GTWG’s establishment comes at a time when gender inequalities continue to hinder…
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Talks reveal insights and steps to help Ethiopia tackle food security and invasive species management challenges

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CABI has engaged in high-level talks with partners from Ethiopia to help the Member Country tackle its food security and invasive species management challenges stemming from crop pests and diseases as well as weeds such as parthenium. Dr Monica Kansiime, Deputy Director, Development and Outreach, Africa, and Dr Negussie Efa…
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Project to improve Uganda’s Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures aims to unlock up to $150 million in revenue

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A new partnership is helping to improve the capacity of Ugandan authorities and private sector organizations comply with Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures and unlock up to $150 million in revenue otherwise lost to pests and diseases. CABI, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), HortiFresh and COLEAD,…
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Collaboration on sustainable agriculture practices highlighted at the MARA China – CABI Joint Lab meeting

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The annual Steering Committee meeting of the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA)-CABI Joint Laboratory for Biosafety and its subcentres reviewed work progress and discussed the strategies forward in international collaboration for a more sustainable agriculture in China and beyond. China and CABI have been working together for…
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Progress made to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges reported at CABI’s Executive Council

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Progress made to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges – including hunger, poverty, gender inequality, climate change and the loss of biodiversity – has been reported at the 405th meeting of CABI’s Executive Council. The meeting highlighted how CABI is working with its 48 Member Countries on priorities agreed under the organisation’s…
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Plant health within a One Health context highlighted at Commission of Phytosanitary Measures CPM 19

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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…
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