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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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    1513. Global Food Price Trends – May 2026

    The FAO Food Price Index averaged 130.8 points in May 2026, remaining broadly stable compared with April (down 0.2 percent month-on-month). Increases in cereal and sugar prices were offset by declines in vegetable oil and dairy prices, while meat prices remained largely unchanged. Compared with the same month last year, the index was 2.9 percent higher, although it remained 18.4 percent below the record peak reached in March 2022.

     

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    1512. World Oceans Day 2026 – Blue Economy and a New Relationship with the Ocean

    World Oceans Day 2026 is being observed under the theme “Reimagine – Beyond the world we know, a new relationship with our ocean.” The United Nations calls for a renewed understanding of the ocean not merely as a source of resources, but as a foundation for food security, climate regulation, and human livelihoods. Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of the Blue Economy, which seeks to reconcile economic development with the long-term health of marine ecosystems.
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    1511. World Environment Day 2026

    The World Environment Day 2026 feature page highlighted an article by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) explaining the climate crisis through seven key graphs. The article shows that global greenhouse gas emissions remain at record highs, global average temperatures have risen by about 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, and several climate tipping points could be crossed during this century. At the same time, it points to encouraging signs, including the expansion of renewable energy and progress in emissions reductions in a number of countries.
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    1510. Durian Production in Rayong Province, Eastern Thailand

    I visited a durian farm in Rayong Province in eastern Thailand. Durian is one of Thailand’s leading export agricultural products, and its industry has been rapidly expanding, particularly due to growing demand from the Chinese market. At the site, I was struck by the presence of irrigation facilities and the high level of management involved.
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    1509. Can Economic Development in Developing Countries Reduce Cropland Expansion? — A New Perspective on Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Action

    A study published in PNAS in 2026 suggests that accelerating economic development in low- and middle-income countries could help curb future cropland expansion while contributing to biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation. While economic growth has often been viewed as being at odds with environmental protection, the study indicates that development may actually reduce pressure on agricultural land through lower population growth rates and higher agricultural productivity.
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