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JIRCAS International Symposium 2023 to be Held at the United Nations University
Innovations to enhance the resilience of tropical forests and sustainability of the forest industry

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JIRCAS International Symposium 2023 to be Held at the United Nations University

“Innovations to enhance the resilience of tropical forests and sustainability of the forest industry”

Main Points

  • The JIRCAS International Symposium 2023 entitled “Innovations to enhance the resilience of tropical forests and sustainability of the forest industry” will be held on November 17, 2023 at the United Nations University.
  • Focusing on tropical forests in the Asian region, the symposium will feature presentations and discussions aimed at proposing innovations from Asia that can simultaneously achieve resilience of tropical forests and sustainability of the forest industry.

Overview

The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) will hold the JIRCAS International Symposium 2023 entitled "Innovations to enhance the resilience of tropical forests and sustainability of the forest industry" on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the U Thant International Conference Hall of the United Nations University. The symposium will be held both in person and online via Zoom webinar.
 
In recent years, there has been a growing international debate on the need for resource management to enhance the climate and environmental regulating functions of tropical forests in the regions of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. In addition, there is a growing recognition of the need to implement regulations to curb deforestation as an essential measure in the fight against climate change and the conservation of biodiversity.
 
In this context, this symposium will focus on tropical forests in the Asian region. It will invite researchers, companies and policy makers who are actively involved in tropical forest initiatives in Asia and around the world. The main objective is to propose innovations from Asia that can harmoniously balance the resilience of tropical forests and the sustainability of industry. This symposium will serve as a platform to promote common understanding among speakers and symposium participants, and provide an opportunity to exchange views on how to achieve environmental conservation and sustainable industries.

JIRCAS organizes the annual JIRCAS International Symposium, which features presentations and discussions on a wide range of topics related to agriculture, forestry and fisheries in developing regions, all in the context of promoting sustainable development. Notable recent symposia include "Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Sustainable Food Systems" on November 22, 2022, and "The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation in Achieving Sustainable Food Systems in the Asia Monsoon Region―A Platform for International Collaboration" on November 17, 2021. These symposia are easily accessible on the JIRCAS Channel on YouTube, providing a valuable resource for those interested in these critical discussions. 

JIRCAS International Symposium 2023

  1.  Date & Time : November 17, 2023 (Friday) 13:30～17:30 (JST)
  2. Venue : U Thant International Conference Hall, United Nations University
    • （United Nations University 3rd Floor, 5-53-70 Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo）Online viewing via Zoom webinar is also available. 
  3. Registration : Please register on the JIRCAS website.
  4. Languages : Japanese and English (with simultaneous interpretation)
  5. Participation Fee : Free (Open to everyone)
    ＊ On-site attendees will receive a summary of the presentations and can also participate in the Q&A session.

Program

Opening Session

13:30-13:50

Opening Remarks 

Mr. KOYAMA Osamu
JIRCAS President

Welcome Remarks

Mr. KOSAKA Zentaro
Deputy Director-General, Forestry Agency, MAFF

Welcome Remarks

Dr. Tohru NAKASHIZUKA
Director General, FFPRI
Keynote Speech

13:50-14:30

Climate Change, Fire and Forest Resilience

Prof. KITAJIMA Kaoru
Vice Dean, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University

Global Policy Developments and Initiatives on Tropical Forests and Sustainable Industries

Dr. Sonya Dewi 
Director of Asia Programme, CIFOR-ICRAF
Session 1: Enhancing Resilience of Tropical Forest Landscapes and Trees

14:30-15:15

Sustainable Forest Management and Conservation

Dr. Wan Mohd Shukri Wan Ahmad
Director, Forestry and Environment Division, FRIM

Enhancing Tropical Forest Resilience and Production through Tree Breeding Technology

Dr. TANI Naoki
Senior Researcher, Forestry Division, JIRCAS

Deforestation Mechanisms and Sustainable Solutions

Dr. MIYAMOTO Motoe
Team Leader, Forest Environmental Policy, Department of Forest Policy and Economics, FFPRI

15:15-15:30

Q&A
Session 2: Improving Industrial Sustainability of Tropical Timber/Non-timber Products

15:50-16:35

Contributions of Tree Improvement Program to Increase Forest Productivity and Achievement of Indonesian Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

Prof. Mohammad Na'iem
Faculty of Forestry, Gadjah Mada University

Oil Palm Trunk - High Value Technology for Tropical Forest Conservation

Dr. KOSUGI Akihiko
Project Leader, Biological Resources and Post-harvest Division, JIRCAS, Japan

Development of Timber and Oil Palm Industries in Southeast Asia and International Policy for Tropical Forest Conservation

Dr. SAMEJIMA Hiromitsu
Research Manager, Biodiversity & Forests Area, IGES, Japan

16:35-16:50

Q&A
Panel Discussion

16:50-17:25

Innovations to enhance the resilience of tropical forests and sustainability of the forest industry

Panel Chair: Dr. HAYASHI Keiichi
Program Director/Environment, JIRCAS
Closing Session

17:25-17:30

Closing Remarks

Ms. YAMAMOTO Yukiyo
JIRCAS Vice-President

Contact for Inquiries

JIRCAS President :　KOYAMA Osamu
JIRCAS International Symposium 2023 Organizing Committee Chairman：HAYASHI Keiichi (Director, Environment Program) 

Press Coordinator：
OMORI Keisuke (Head, Information and Public Relations Office)
Press e-mail　e-mail：koho-jircas@ml.affrc.go.jp

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