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.
Masters of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Integrated Crop Management ICM
The MAS in ICM, jointly coordinated by CABI and the University of Neuchâtel, aimed to help address critical agricultural and environmental challenges by offering a unique higher education programme. The Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Integrated Crop Management (ICM) has now replaced the MAS in ICM.
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’s expertise in biological control of weeds in Latin America highlighted during Science Summit at UNGA78
25th September 2023
Documents
CABI Internships 2024
CABI internships are available at the CABI Swiss centre in Delémont for BSc and MSc students and recent graduates.
CABI weed biological control progress report 2023
The latest report summarizing the progress of CABI's weed biological control research projects. Download the 2023 report.
CABI weed biological control progress report 2022
The latest report summarizing the progress of CABI's weed biological control projects for North America. Download the 2022 report.
CABI weed biological control progress report 2021
The latest report summarizing the progress of CABI's weed biological control projects for North America. Download the 2021 report.
CABI weed biological control progress report 2020
A report summarizing the progress of CABI's weed biological control projects for North America. Download the 2020 report.
Related projects
Biological control against the invasive Comstock mealybug in the Swiss orchards
A new invasive pest of particular concern to Switzerland’s orchard industry is the Comstock mealybug, Pseudococcus comstocki. Originating from Asia, the Comstock mealybug was first detected in 2016 in fruit crops of the Swiss canton of Valais. Following its detection, the mealybug has caused significant local economic damage to apricot, pear and apple production, especially during 2018 and 2019. Chemical control is one way of helping to fight the pest but it has produced mixed, and often, insufficient results. Biological control is another method and this project, therefore, aims to develop a sustainable and environmentally friendly, biological control method for the Comstock mealybug.
Start:01/04/20 -End:31/03/23