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The 3rd International Workshop on Sustainable Management of Sugarcane White Leaf Disease Held in Thailand

From March 3 to 4, 2026, the 3rd International Workshop on Sustainable Management of Sugarcane White Leaf Disease was held at Khon Kaen University in Khon Kaen, Thailand.
This workshop was organized based on the contents of the “Healthy Seedcane Propagation and Distribution Manual Against Sugarcane White Leaf Disease,” which was jointly developed by JIRCAS, Khon Kaen University, and the Department of Agriculture of Thailand, and published in 2021 by the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board under Thailand’s Ministry of Industry. 

FAO Publishes Policy Brief on Collaboration with JIRCAS – Introducing Outcomes of Cooperation Toward Transforming Agri-Food Systems

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published a policy brief titled “Developing and promoting sustainable agricultural production and natural resources management technologies: Lessons from the FAO–JIRCAS collaboration” regarding its collaboration with the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS). This policy brief introduces recent research achievements by JIRCAS across its programs in environment, food, and information, and systematically summarizes the partnership with FAO.

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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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    1484. Marine Heat Waves and Rapid Intensification Synergistically Amplify the Destructive Power of Tropical Cyclones Worldwide

    In recent years, the increasing damage caused by typhoons and hurricanes may be linked to unusual changes in ocean conditions. A study published in Science Advances shows that when prolonged anomalously high ocean temperatures—known as marine heat waves—coincide with the rapid intensification of tropical cyclones, the likelihood of causing billion-dollar disasters increases by approximately 60%. As the oceans continue to warm, the need to reassess and strengthen disaster preparedness has become increasingly urgent.
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    1483. International Mother Earth Day

    The planet on which we live is now sending clear, if quiet, warning signs of crisis. As we face the realities of oceans filled with plastic, increasingly frequent extreme heat and natural disasters, and the accelerating loss of biodiversity, there is a growing need to listen to the message from Mother Earth and to take action toward a future in harmony with nature.
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    1482. Drivers of Methane Growth from 2019 to 2024

    Methane (CH₄) is an extremely potent greenhouse gas, with approximately 80 times the warming potential of carbon dioxide. Since 2019, atmospheric methane concentrations have continued to increase at a high rate. A study published in Science Advances used satellite observation data to quantitatively analyze the factors behind methane growth from 2019 to 2024. The study shows that while emissions from the oil and gas sector and rice cultivation declined, these reductions were offset by increases in emissions from the livestock and waste management sectors, resulting in no substantial overall reduction in global methane emissions.
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    1481. JIRCAS Science Online 2026 — Past Lectures & New Videos Now Available

    In conjunction with Science and Technology Week (April 13–19, 2026), the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) will host a special online event, “JIRCAS Science Online 2026: Bringing Research Results to Future Society.”
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    1480. How Did Plants That Are Resilient to Climate Warming Evolve?

    A recently published paper in Plants, People, Planet investigated how plants evolved mechanisms that allow them to tolerate high temperatures. The study suggests that these traits did not arise suddenly, but instead likely emerged through the gradual accumulation of pre-existing genetic changes. In other words, plants may have been undergoing a long process of “evolutionary preparation” over time.
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