The JIRCAS International Symposium 2020, commemorating its 50th anniversary was successfully held on November 10th (Tuesday) in a webinar format. In addition to congratulatory messages from JIRCAS longtime partners and counterparts, there were three keynote speeches and a panel discussion session on the modus-operandi of international cooperation in the post-COVID-19 era. On behalf of JIRCAS, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all online participants. Details of the symposium and content of the panel discussion will be posted soon.

"The role of international collaboration in agricultural research to address the challenges in the post-COVID-19 global food system”

Contributor: IIYAMA Miyuki (Research Strategy Office)