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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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    1508. First Scientific Definition of “Heat Dome” Proposed to Improve Understanding and Prediction of Extreme Heat Events

    A new study published in 2026 has provided the first quantitative meteorological definition of a “heat dome,” a term that has increasingly been used to describe severe heatwaves around the world. Based on an analysis of extreme heat events in North America, the study shows that many major heatwaves are associated with heat dome conditions, although not all heatwaves are caused by heat domes. The findings improve our understanding of the mechanisms behind extreme heat and provide a foundation for future heatwave research and climate risk assessment.
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    1507. WMO Warns of Further Global Temperature Records in the Next Five Years

    According to the latest forecast released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on 28 May 2026, global average temperatures are likely to remain at or near record levels over the next five years. There is an 86% chance that at least one year between 2026 and 2030 will surpass 2024 as the warmest year on record. The report also estimates a 91% probability that global mean temperature will temporarily exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels in at least one year during this period. Meanwhile, Arctic warming is expected to continue at a rate far exceeding the global average. The report further points to the possible emergence of El Niño conditions in late 2026, raising concerns about impacts on temperatures and precipitation patterns around the world.
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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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