the center’s work since 2012 was ICBA Strategy 2013-2023. Because of significant changes in the global research and development landscape, and new threats and opportunities (like adoption of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs), ICBA carried out a mid-term review of its strategy. The refreshed strategy for the remaining period of 2019-2023 is mostly aligned with its predecessor but also takes into account emerging fields like genomics and controlled-environment agriculture, including vertical farming, that hold great potential for future food, nutrition and water security in marginal environments. As part of the refreshed strategy, ICBA also mapped out how its work will achieve outcomes, impacts and ultimately contribute to the SDGs. Partnerships and strategic alliances ICBA works closely with national agricultural research systems, regional and international financial, development, research, and academic institutions, including NASA, the University of Oxford, CGIAR, AIRCA, around the world. The center has strategic partnerships with FAO, IFAD, ICRISAT, IWMI, ICARDA, ILRI, and IFPRI. Reach The geographic scope of ICBA's activities has grown since its establishment. To date, ICBA has implemented research-for-development programs in more than 30 countries, and this number continues to grow. The center focuses on countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), including Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC), Central Asia and the Caucasus (CAC), South Asia , and sub-Saharan Africa. See also Biosalinity Halophyte Biosaline Agriculture Quinoa Salicornia Brackish water References External links Agricultural organisations based in the United Arab Emirates Agricultural research institutes Environmental organizations established in 1999 International scientific organizations Organisations based in Dubai 1999 establishments in the United Arab Emirates Research institutes in the United Arab Emirates International research institutes