Strengthening science and development cooperation in Slovenia
A CABI delegation visited Slovenia to strengthen science cooperation and explore opportunities for deeper research collaboration. Meetings with government ministries and leading scientific institutions also examined the potential for Slovenia to join CABI as a Member Country.
Sharara podcast secures support to keep science alive in conflict zones
In Gaza, a man has stitched together fragments of shattered solar panels to keep the lights alive. Others coax power from spent batteries, charging phones and running appliances. From the ruins of his home, an engineer salvages seeds and rain-fed plants. With local farmers, he transforms tree waste into artificial…
New partnerships to transform agricultural education and food security in Africa
CABI and RUFORUM have signed a landmark MoU to strengthen agricultural education and research across Africa, driving food security, climate resilience, and youth employment through digital tools and capacity building.
CABI launches new ‘Evidence Synthesis’ course
CABI has launched a new course, Primer on Evidence Synthesis, as part of its free suite of learning resources alongside the Evidence Synthesis Skills Framework. This short course allows people to quickly gain an understanding of the complex world of evidence synthesis, and provides a strong introduction to key terminology…
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…
Over 250 researchers benefit from Script webinar aimed at writing effective policy briefs
More than 250 researchers from around the world have benefitted from a Script training webinar aimed at writing effective policy briefs. The training webinar, entitled ‘Writing an Effective Policy Brief from Your Research,’ was aimed at researchers in CABI member countries who want to strengthen their ability to develop policy…
Research into zoonotic disease risks requires a One Health approach
A new evidence brief, based on a study by the Juno Evidence Alliance conducted in collaboration with CABI’s One Health Hub, has highlighted that a One Health approach is needed in research into zoonotic disease risks around the world. The study, an evidence synthesis carried out by the Juno Evidence…
International experts on maize insect pests share latest research at global event
More than 80 of the world’s leading experts on maize pests have shared the latest research findings on sustainable pest management at the 29th International Working Group of Ostrinia and other maize pests (IWGO) Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), and the International…
Three decades of China’s membership of CABI celebrated at 2nd International Symposium on Plant Biosafety
Three decades of successful partnership between China and CABI towards sustainable food security and development in China and beyond has been celebrated at the 2nd International Symposium on Plant Biosafety (ISPB-2) in Guangzhou, China. CABI was one of the co-organizers of ISPB-2, together with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences…
New Zealand Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology visits MARA-CABI Joint Laboratory to strengthen China–New Zealand research collaboration
The MARA-CABI Joint Laboratory for Biosafety, based at the Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (IPPCAAS), was honoured to welcome a delegation from New Zealand led by Hon. Dr Shane Reti, Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology. This visit is based on the long-term collaborative research between…