Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)
Aug. 22 (On-site@Yokohama) “Special Seminar with Ms. Alice Ruhweza, AGRA President – Building Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in Africa – the Role of Science and Public-Private Partnership”
2025.08.15
The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), in collaboration with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), announces a special seminar featuring Ms. Alice Ruhweza, AGRA President, on the occasion of TICAD 9.
The seminar, titled " Building Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in Africa – the Role of Science and Public-Private Partnership," will take place on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 12:15 to 13:45 (JST) at TKP Garden City PREMIUM Minatomirai.
In the face of mounting challenges from climate change and the urgent need to transform agrifood systems, Ms. Ruhweza will share AGRA’s strategy and highlight concrete actions being taken to build resilience in Africa’s agricultural sector. The seminar will also showcase the latest initiatives from Japanese institutions, and offer participants the opportunity to engage in dialogue with Ms. Ruhweza to explore the formation of practical and impactful partnerships.
The event is designed for government officials, researchers, private sector representatives, and development partners, and will be conducted free of charge.
Event Highlights:
1. Keynote speech by Ms. Alice Ruhweza on AGRA’s strategy for climate-resilient agrifood system transformation in Africa.
2. Showcase of cutting-edge initiatives from Japanese research and development institutions in climate change adaptation and sustainable agriculture.
3. Interactive discussion session with participants to identify potential areas for science-driven public-private collaboration.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 12:15-13:45 (JST)
Venue: TKP Garden City PREMIUM Minatomirai, Hall D
Language: English (Simultaneous translation to Japanese available)
Format: On-site event with 150 participants
Registration is required and can be completed through the JIRCAS website by Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 17:00 JST.
https://www.jircas.go.jp/en/
Contact:
OMORI Keisuke (Head of Information and Public Relations Office, JIRCAS)
E-mail: koho-jircas@ml.affrc.go.jp
