In line with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of JIRCAS this year, the Information Analysis Program has set up this “Pick up” section to provide a forum for world news and topics related to climate change and food security, and to introduce JIRCAS' research activities related to the field. The opening topic is about SDGs and our continuous commitment to agricultural research. We look forward to your continuous support as we explore recent news and topics related to international agricultural research.