1316. JIRCAS Events at TICAD9

The 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) is scheduled to be held in Yokohama from August 20 to 22, 2025.  JIRCAS, with partners, will hold the following events. 

TICAD9 Thematic Event (MAFF) "Fostering the Future Through International Collaborative Research: Young Researchers Engaging with Africa"

The sustainable development of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries in Africa requires the promotion of international collaborative research and the development of the next generation of researchers. There is a growing demand for highly specialized human resources in various fields such as agriculture, food, nutrition, and climate change in Africa. In Japan, nurturing and supporting individuals engaged in research and international cooperation in Africa is also a crucial issue.

This event will feature early-career researchers from both Africa and Japan, who will share their on-the-ground experiences and insights gained through international collaborative research. Building on JIRCAS’s more than 50 years of experiments in this field, the event will also include a panel discussion on strengthening research networks and exploring new possibilities for international collaboration aimed at sustainable development in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries.

Aligned with TICAD9’s theme, “Co-creating Innovative Solutions with Africa,” this event aims to showcase the efforts and realities faced by young researchers, highlight Japan’s contributions to international development, and promote the formation of future-oriented networks and human resources.

Date：2025-8-21(Thu) 18:30～19:30 (18:10 Admission start) (JST)
Venue：Exhibition Hall D, Pacific Convention Plaza Yokohama (PACIFICO Yokohama) Hybrid event
Event website: https://www.jircas.go.jp/en/event/2025/e20250821

Transforming African Food Systems through Regenerative Agriculture — Strategies, Policies, and Alliances to Empower Youth and Farmers —

This side event will explore soil health as a critical bottleneck in African agriculture, while also introducing the contributions and future perspectives of Japan—particularly those of the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) and the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS). SAA, in partnership with the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS), serves as a co-lead organization for the “Extension, Advisory Services, and Human Capacity Development” component of the  Soil Initiative for Africa (SIA), and is actively engaged in promoting regenerative agriculture.

Date：22 August, 2025 (Fri) 10:00 – 11:30 (Japan) 
Venue：Exhibition Hall D, Pacific Convention Plaza Yokohama (PACIFICO Yokohama) Hybrid event
Event website: https://evt-reg.com/saa-soil-ticad9/en/

Special Seminar with Ms Alice Ruhweza, AGRA President: Building Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in Africa – the Role of Science and Public-Private Partnership

On the occasion of TICAD 9, AGRA, JICA, and JIRCAS will hold a joint seminar, titled "Building Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in Africa – the Role of Science and Public-Private Partnership," featuring Ms. Alice Ruhweza, AGRA President.  AGRA's strategy will be highlighted in the seminar, which will also touch upon the most significant issues facing Africa in the areas of agrifood system transformation, climate change responses, and public-private collaboration. Participants will have the chance to discuss potential areas of collaboration during the seminar.

Date：2025-8-22(Fri) 12:15～13:45 (JST)
Venue：Hall D. TKP Garden City PREMIUM Minatomirai
Event website：https://www.jircas.go.jp/en/event/2025/e20250822