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Being the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa, AWLA is designed to empower women researchers from across the region to spearhead positive changes in agriculture, food production and environmental sustainability while addressing the challenges they face in their careers.

07 March 2024

Third cohort of Arab women scientists graduates from ICBA’s regional fellowship program

The visit is part of the Year of Sustainability and National Environment Day, and aimed to shed light on the latest projects by ICBA, as well as the innovations, research, and achievements in crop cultivation and production to sustain agricultural and food production in the UAE and around the world.

08 February 2024

H.E. Dr. Amna Al Dahak visits ICBA to review the latest agricultural research and its contribution to enhancing national food security

The Platinum Award in the category of “Reducing Hunger and Malnutrition” was given for the project aimed at supporting women farmers in Morocco’s Rehamna Province.

30 January 2024

ICBA wins Global ESG Awards

Over 470 course completions were registered by learners from 49 countries, including Australia, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Tunisia, and the UAE.

24 January 2024

ICBA’s e-learning courses benefit learners from 49 countries

The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and CIMMYT have signed an agreement to jointly advance the ecological and sustainable intensification of cereal and legume cropping systems in semi-arid and dryland areas.

04 January 2024

Every drop of water matters: Leading global research institutes ally to aid farmers in dry and saline ecosystems

The official launch ceremony was attended by senior government officials and dignitaries and featured a statement by H.E. Eng. Mohammed Mousa Alameeri, Assistant Undersecretary for the Food Diversity Sector, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment of the UAE.

10 December 2023

ICBA Publishes New Book Exploring Science Behind UAE’s Traditional Agricultural Practices

Participants, including CEOs of private companies and senior government officials from different countries, learned about ongoing millet trials at ICBA’s research station and post-harvest processing machines, and tasted a variety of millet-based dishes.

07 December 2023

ICBA Launches Millet Demo Farm on COP28 Sidelines

Recognizing the pivotal role of women in agriculture in developing countries, WACAA aims to enable and increase their contributions to climate action in the sector. In particular, the initiative is designed to provide women in agriculture with more opportunities, skills, and resources by mobilizing efforts and partners to address gender issues at various levels.

04 December 2023

ICBA Unveils Women Alliance for Climate Action in Agriculture (WACAA) at COP28

Aiming to establish a standardized benchmark for sustainable impact, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability, the Impact Seal serves as the official federal recognition of sustainable impact practices in the UAE. It is designed to assess organizations’ commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles and UN Social Development Goals (SDGs) through their policies, programs, and initiatives.

23 November 2023

ICBA gets Gold Impact Seal for sustainable impact in UAE

Held at ICBA’s headquarters in Dubai on 6-9 November 2023, the CPD-certified training program focused on a range of nature-based technologies and approaches for managing and restoring degraded soils and mitigating and adapting to climate change effects on agriculture. It was based on more than two decades of ICBA’s research and development work in sustainable natural resources management and land rehabilitation in different parts of the world.

20 November 2023

ICBA supports G20 Global Land Initiative in developing national capacities for land restoration

The agreement will help create a dedicated learning space for farmers, agricultural engineers, extension officers, and other specialists in agriculture and related fields. A memorandum of understanding to this effect was signed at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment of the UAE, in the presence of H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, by Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi, Director General of ICBA, and H.E. Hassan Abdullah Al Rostamani, Vice-Chairman of the Al Rostama

06 November 2023

ICBA, Al Rostamani Group partner to expand agricultural capacity development

Organized under the theme of “Putting youth at the heart of climate action”, the event aims to bring together young people from across the UAE to share their experiences, insights, and solutions on climate change. It will serve as a platform for youth to network, discuss climate-related issues, and help nurture their leadership and innovation skills.

23 October 2023

ICBA to Host Local Conference of Youth in UAE