Horizon scanning for climate-driven pest threats can prevent biodiversity loss
On International Day for Biological Diversity, CABI’s Dr MaryLucy Oronje looks at horizon scanning and pest preparedness – approaches that help prevent the spread of invasive species, a major threat to biodiversity. Horizon scanning for invasive pests is crucial for preventing biodiversity loss. The early identification and assessment of emerging threats allow ecosystems to be…
India Update: Pest Risk Analysis workshop
A Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) allows National Plant Protection Organisations (NPPOs) to assess risks posed by pests or pathways of quarantine concern and identify options to manage those risks. In early Jun, CABI, in collaboration with the National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM), conducted a five-day regional workshop on PRA using CABI decision-support tools.…