CABI

CABI is a not for profit, intergovernmental organization that improves people's lives worldwide by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment. Our mission and direction is influenced by over 40 member countries that help guide the activities undertaken as a business. CABI seeks to improve livelihoods by reducing gaps that exist in access to scientific and technical knowledge, promoting sustainable agriculture, preserving and using biodiversity, and encouraging responsible use of natural resources. CABI works in partnership with international, regional and national organizations on capacity-building for agricultural, environmental and related institutions. To ensure that our work has maximum impact, we’re focusing on three globally important issues: Commodities, Knowledge for Development and Invasive Species.

CABI has been working in invasive species for nearly 100 years. At the heart of this is its capability in biological control of pests and weeds applied through a network of in-country centres and partners. Our work ranges from supporting international conventions such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and guidelines that aim to prevent species crossing boarders, to improving national quarantine efforts and working with local farmers to identify and control pests and diseases. In fact, CABI is one of the first points of enquiry for anyone facing invasive pest problems. We are also one of the founding partners of the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) – another facet of our commitment to raising the awareness and minimizing the spread of invasive species worldwide.

Whether you’re faced with managing an established invasive species or need to find ways of preventing pests and diseases spreading, we are keen to work with you. Please find more information of our project activities at http://www.cabi.org