About
Established in 1948, CABI’s Swiss centre carries out applied scientific research and underakes consultancy projects to support CABI’s work on invasive species, knowledge for development and trade in many different regions around the world. Located in the scenic hills above Delémont in the Canton of Jura, it is the home base for experts and students from several different countries where they research and apply their knowledge.
CABI’s centre in Switzerland has developed numerous relationships with research and development partners around the world, including national ministries, science institutions, universities, development cooperation agencies, and the plant protection industry.
Valuable links within Switzerland, including close ties with the Canton of Jura, have all been further strengthened by the country officially joining CABI as a member country which took place in 2000.
Our work in education includes a Masters of Advanced Studies course in Integrated Crop Management run with the University of Neuchâtel. We also offer student internships and graduate student training in collaboration with universities and other research organisations.
The scope of CABI’s work at the Swiss Centre is largely divided into the following areas:
Biological control of invasive weeds and invasive insects
CABI’s Swiss centre is a leading authority on the management of invasive weeds and arthropods using biological control.
Risk analysis and invasion ecology
As part of its work on invasive species, the centre assesses the risks and impacts of non-native species and develops methods and strategies to mitigate their risks.
This programme focuses on researching and recommending management strategies and policies to conserve and restore vital ecological services.
CABI’s Integrated Crop Management (ICM) team implements sustainable agriculture and rural development projects around the world.
Certificates / Diploma of Advanced Studies (CAS / DAS) in Integrated Crop Management (ICM)
Jointly coordinated by CABI and the University of Neuchâtel, the online CAS/DAS courses aim to help address critical agricultural and environmental challenges. The CAS/DAS courses replaced the Masters of Advanced Studies (MAS) in ICM programme which was held in Switzerland from 2015 to 2020.
Staff at our Swiss centre play a key role in coordinating the CABI-led Plantwise programme while also providing technical support and helping with implementation in target countries.
Contact us
Centre Director, Switzerland
Rue des Grillons 1, CH-2800 Delémont, Switzerland
T: +41 (0) 32 421 4832
CABI - Switzerland
Centre staff
Centre News & Blogs
CABI attends pre-COP 29 workshop to help better understand agriculture’s climate reporting mechanisms
31st October 2024
Documents
CABI weed biological control progress report 2024
The latest report summarizing the progress of CABI's weed biological control research projects. Download the 2024 report.
CABI Internships 2025
CABI internships are available at the CABI Swiss centre in Delémont for BSc and MSc students and recent graduates.
Related projects
Improving pest management in agroforestry on sloping land
Land in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is predominantly mountainous with a high proportion of upland slopes. Agroforestry methods help to maintain sloping land and over 200 established Sloping Land User Groups (SLUGs) already apply these methods. To mitigate associated environmental risks of sloping land, to increase food security of SLUGs and progress slope stabilisation, this project will focus on improving existing management practices of the SLUGs and county tree nurseries, and increasing their knowledge about pest control.
Start:01/07/15 -End:31/12/20