International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA)

Seeds from the Heart of the UAE Reach the Arctic: UAE-Based ICBA Becomes the First Research Center from the Arabian Peninsula to Deposit Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Read moreAgriculture for tomorrow
Prevent, manage and recover from salinity in agroecosystems.
With a vision centered on pioneering innovative, science-driven solutions, ICBA addresses the critical challenges of agriculture under extreme conditions, including salinity and water scarcity.



Strategic Plan 2024-2034
Under its motto “Agriculture for Tomorrow”, ICBA will work to Prevent, Manage and Recover from salinity in agroecosystems. The center will work with partners to create and scale up innovative science-based solutions for preventing and managing salinity and restoring saline environments to improve agricultural productivity and production that underpins rural economies and livelihoods.
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Our holistic approach integrates research, capacity building, policy advocacy, and partnerships to create meaningful and sustainable impacts.
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Recent Scientific Paper

Assessing high-resolution precipitation extremes in Central Asia: evaluation and future projections
2025
Author(s): Sridhar Gummadi, Srinivasan Samineni, Luis Augusto Becerra Lopez-Lavalle
Careers
For those passionate about the environment, sustainability, and the subsistence of populations in the underserved regions of the world, a career in ICBA is a rewarding experience. If you are up for a challenge, you can join us in a full-time position, internship, or sabbatical.
Learn moreTechnology Testing
ICBA’s Technology Testing Platform offers organizations an opportunity to evaluate their products and technologies designed to benefit vulnerable farming communities in saline and arid environments. With extensive expertise in addressing challenges such as salinity, water scarcity, and drought, ICBA provides an ideal environment for testing innovative solutions.
Learn moreProject Collaboration
ICBA is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable farming communities globally through applied agricultural research and capacity development. To advance this mission, ICBA actively seeks project collaborations that align with its vision, mission, values, and strategic priorities.
Learn moreFunding and CSR
ICBA’s mission of advancing Agriculture for Tomorrow, centered on preventing, managing, and recovering from salinity, requires collaboration and support from diverse stakeholders. We invite donors, corporations, and philanthropists to join us in this global cause by contributing to our research and initiatives.
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