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JIRCAS Research Highlights Presented at Kaset Fair 2026, Kasetsart University, Thailand

Kaset Fair 2026, an agricultural exhibition, is being held at Kasetsart University in Thailand from January 30 to February 7, 2026. Kaset Fair, Thailand's largest agricultural and food trade fair, is hosted annually by Kasetsart University. During the event, the university campus hosts a wide variety of exhibits, from research highlights related to the agriculture and food industry to sales of agricultural and food products, attracting many visitors.

Exhibit at Thailand Science and Technology Expo 2024 – JIRCAS Receives Recognition for Its Contributions

The Thailand Science and Technology Expo is the country’s largest annual science and technology exhibition. This year, it was held for ten days from August 16 to 25 at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center in Nonthaburi Province. Around 200,000 visitors—mainly local elementary, junior high, and high school students—attended the event.

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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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    1442. The Amazon Became a Weak Net Carbon Emitter in 2023

    The Amazon rainforest plays a vital role in the Earth system by storing large amounts of carbon in its biomass. However, disturbances such as droughts can affect the Amazon's carbon sink. A paper published in AGU Advances showed that the Amazon became a weak net carbon source under extreme drought conditions in 2023.
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    1441. UN Calls for Fundamental Reform of Agricultural and Food Systems

    Rising food prices and declining farm incomes are increasing pressure on the global food system. Last year, up to 720 million people worldwide faced hunger, billions lacked access to healthy diets, and it was reported that by 2024, the number of people suffering from chronic hunger would increase by 96 million compared to 2015. Against this backdrop, the United Nations has called for urgent investment and innovation to transform the global agri-food system.
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    1440. The Impact of Future Droughts on Staple Crops and Global Food Insecurity

    By 2050, the global population is projected to reach approximately 9.8 billion people, with food demand expected to increase by 30-62%. Meanwhile, increasing drought severity casts a significant shadow over global food security. A new study published in Nature Communications quantifies the impact of future droughts on staple crops and global food insecurity in an unprecedented way, emphasizing that the future of food security depends on climate adaptation and international cooperation.
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    1439. The Significance of the Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations in the US

    In the United States, one of the world's largest emitters of greenhouse gases, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed on February 12, 2026, to revoke the "hazardous" designation of greenhouse gases (GHGs) established after years of scientific review. This could lead to a significant relaxation of GHG emission regulations. Here is an article from the World Resources Institute (WRI) on the implications of this regulatory reversal.
     
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    1438. Ocean Warming Exacerbates Tropical Coral Bleaching

    Ocean warming is increasing the frequency, extent, and severity of tropical coral bleaching and mortality. The global coral bleaching event that occurred from 2014 to 2017 was more widespread and devastating than any other bleaching event in recorded history. A paper published in Nature Communications analyzed data from coral reef surveys conducted around the world between 2014 and 2017 and found that more than half of the world's coral reefs experienced severe bleaching, more than 15% of the world's coral reefs were exposed to heat stress, and many coral species experienced rapid and severe mortality.
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