JIRCAS Report
MOU on Research Collaboration Concluded between JIRCAS and TISTR
2019-09-18
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for promoting joint research collaboration between JIRCAS and the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) was concluded in a signing ceremony held on September 17, 2019
JIRCAS Social Science Researcher Receives FMSJ Best Paper Award
2019-09-13
Dr. Junji Koide, Researcher of the Social Sciences Division received the ‘Best Paper Award’ from the Farm Management Society of Japan (FMSJ) in a ceremony held on September 7, 2019 in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the Farm Management Society of Japan held in Sendai, Miyagi Pref.
Visit of students from schools of the US military base in the Pacific region
2019-09-13
A group of 35 high school students (Grade 9-12) and 6 teachers from schools of the US military bases in the Pacific region under the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) visited JIRCAS on September 10, 2019.
Information Analysis
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The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) has published the Digitalisation of African Agriculture (D4Ag) 2018-2019 Report, summarizing the current state of digital agricultural transformation to meet food and nutrition security while responding to climate change. The report focused on how far the D4Ag has advanced as of 2019, providing perspectives on where it will go in the next 3–5 years, and clarifying what it will take to maximize its potential and explore the roles of different stakeholders for agricultural transformation that can feed Africa.
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International organization Global Commission on Adaptation calls for urgent action on climate resilience
The Global Commission on Adaptation released a report “Adapt Now: A Global Call for Leadership on Climate Resilience”, urging governments and businesses to take immediate action in dealing with the impacts of climate. Adoption of appropriate adaptation measures can lead to a “triple dividend” through avoiding future losses, generating economic benefits through innovation, and providing social and environmental benefits.
Event, Symposium, Workshop
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Place:Tsukuba International Congress Center 2-20-3 Takezono, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0032, Japan
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Place:Symbol Promenade Park (1-2 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo)