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Green Asia Achievements Showcased at an ASEAN Regenerative and Resilient Agriculture Workshop

From April 9 to 10, 2026, the “First ASEAN Consultation Workshop and Capacity Building: Development of Regenerative and Resilient Agriculture Systems Implementation Plan and Biochar Guidelines,” an event co-hosted by the ASEAN Secretariat and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), was held in Hanoi, Vietnam. The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) participated in the workshop at the invitation of the ASEAN Secretariat.

Subtitled Archive Videos of 2025 Japan Award and JIRCAS International Symposium 2025 Now Available

The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) has added Japanese and English subtitles to the archive videos of the 2025 Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers (Japan Award) and the JIRCAS International Symposium 2025, and has released them on YouTube via the “JIRCAS Channel.”
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JIRCAS International Symposium 2025
"Accelerating Application of Agricultural Technologies in the Asia-Monsoon Region: Taking Stock and the Way Forward for Enhancing Production Potentials and Sustainable Food Systems"
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"Hitotsubashi Hall" and On-line
(National Center of Sciences Building 2F, 2-1-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8439)
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Special Seminar with Ms Alice Ruhweza, AGRA President: Building Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in Africa – the Role of Science and Public-Private Partnership
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Hall D. TKP Garden City PREMIUM Minatomirai
(3-6-3 Minatomirai , Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0012)
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    1506. International Day of Potato

    The 2026 observance of the International Day of Potato highlighted the theme “Where potatoes grow, livelihoods flourish,” emphasizing the important role of potatoes in food security and rural livelihoods. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), potatoes are a key crop for combating hunger, promoting sustainable agriculture, and strengthening resilience to climate change. The organization also stressed the importance of conserving potato diversity and supporting sustainable production systems that benefit smallholder farmers and local communities.
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    1505. UNCTAD Warns of Rising Geopolitical Risks and Growing Food and Energy Burdens on Developing Economies

    A 2026 report released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warns that escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, are rapidly increasing risks to the global economy. The report highlights that developing economies, many of which depend heavily on imported fuels, food, and fertilizers, are facing mounting pressure from rising energy prices and disruptions to global logistics. Concerns are growing over higher living costs, inflation, and financial instability. At the same time, the report emphasizes that expanding investment in renewable energy and critical technologies is becoming increasingly important not only for climate action but also for economic security.
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    1504. Announcement of the Policy Research Institute Seminar: “Current Situation and Future Outlook for Global Agricultural Supply and Demand”

    The Policy Research Institute of Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announces a hybrid seminar on global agricultural supply and demand and food security to be held on Friday, 5 June 2026. The seminar will feature global agricultural market outlooks and risk analyses by experts from the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) in the United States, as well as discussions on the current state and recovery prospects of Ukrainian agriculture. Comments on the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook are also scheduled. Amid growing geopolitical risks and climate-related challenges, the seminar offers an opportunity to consider the future direction of international food markets.
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    1503. Global Rice Paddy Greenhouse Gas Emissions Have Doubled Over the Past Six Decades

    A study published in 2026 in Nature Food reported that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from global rice paddies approximately doubled during 2001–2020 compared with 1961–1980. The increase was driven primarily by the expansion of rice-growing areas and the intensification of agricultural management practices such as straw incorporation, with methane (CH4) emissions showing particularly strong growth. At the same time, the study suggested that region-specific mitigation measures — including improved irrigation management and reductions in excessive residue incorporation — could still provide meaningful opportunities for emission reductions.
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    1502. Accelerating Sea Level Rise: Improved Observations Advance Understanding of Its Drivers

    A study published in Science Advances in 2026 re-evaluated the budget of global mean sea level (GMSL) from 1960 to 2023, including contributions from ocean thermal expansion and ice-sheet melt. The study reports that recent advances in observational technologies have substantially reduced the long-standing “budget mismatch” between observed sea level rise and the sum of known contributing factors. The study also confirms that the rate of sea level rise itself has accelerated over time.
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