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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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    1519. World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: Focusing on the Value and Restoration of Rangelands

    The United Nations designates 17 June each year as the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, calling for global awareness and action to address land degradation and drought. In 2026, the theme “Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.” highlights the importance of rangelands—ecosystems that have long been undervalued despite their critical role.

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    1518. Annual Update of Key Climate Indicators: Accelerating Warming and Surging Marine Heatwaves Signal a New Phase

    An international team of researchers has released the annual report “Indicators of Global Climate Change 2025,” which provides a comprehensive assessment of the state of the climate system and the extent of human influence. One of the most significant findings of this analysis is the rapid expansion of the Earth’s Energy Imbalance (EEI) has more than doubled compared to the 1976–1995 period, indicating a substantial increase in the amount of heat accumulating within the climate system and suggesting an acceleration of global warming. In terms of temperature, the decade average for 2016–2025 shows a global mean surface warming of 1.26°C relative to pre-industrial levels (1850–1900), with nearly all of this warming (approximately 1.24°C) attributed to human activities. In 2025 alone, human-induced warming reached 1.37°C, bringing global temperatures closer to the 1.5°C target established under the Paris Agreement.

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    1517. Atmospheric CO₂ Concentration Reaches 432 ppm, Setting a New Record High

    Scientists at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego have reported that atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentrations at the Mauna Loa Observatory reached 432 ppm in May 2026, marking a new record high. This represents an increase of 1.8 ppm from 430.2 ppm in May 2025, continuing the long-term upward trend. Independent measurements by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) also reported a consistent value of 432.3 ppm, confirming the robustness of the observations.

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    1516. May 2026 Was the Second Warmest on Record, Marked by an Early Heatwave and Signs of Transition to El Niño

    The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the European Union’s climate monitoring agency, has released its latest analysis of global temperature, ocean, and polar conditions for May 2026. According to the report, the global average surface air temperature for May 2026 was the second highest on record, reaching 1.42°C above the estimated pre-industrial (1850–1900) level. This places it just behind May 2024 and highlights the exceptionally high global temperatures since the beginning of 2026.

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    1515. JICA Seminar on the History of Forestry Cooperation in Kenya

    The JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development will hold a seminar on 26 June 2026 focusing on the history and achievements of forestry cooperation between Kenya and Japan. The event is based on a recently published volume in JICA’s Project History Series.

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