SEARCA in the News

Harianjogja.com, jogja—Akhmad Zamroni, Ph.D., profesor del Departamento de Ingeniería Geológica del Instituto Nacional de Tecnología de Yogyakarta (ITNY), tuvo la oportunidad de presentar los resultados de su investigación en una conferencia internacional titulada «La innovación cumple con la educación: construir vías para la seguridad alimentaria y la resiliencia al cambio climático» Investigación en Agricultura (Searca). Este evento tuvo lugar del 10 al 12 de febrero de 2025 en el Hotel Amari, Pattaya, provincia de Chonburi, Tailandia… Read more

Harianjogja.com, JOGJA—Akhmad Zamroni, Ph.D., dosen dari Jurusan Teknik Geologi Institut Teknologi Nasional Yogyakarta (ITNY), berkesempatan untuk mempresentasikan hasil penelitiannya dalam konferensi internasional bertajuk "Innovation Meets Education: Building Pathways for Food Security and Resilience to Climate Change" yang diselenggarakan oleh The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). Acara ini berlangsung pada 10-12 Februari 2025 di Amari Hotel, Pattaya, Provinsi Chonburi, Thailand… Read more

A GROUNDBREAKING three-day training in the Laguna province marked a significant step forward in enhancing greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring for sustainable livestock management in Southeast Asia. The training, "Quality Assurance for Livestock GHG Measurement," was conducted from Feb. 4-6 at the University of the Philippines Los Baños-Dairy Training and Research Institute (UPLB-DTRI) by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). It brought together 17 participants from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Jointly led by the Philippine and Vietnam Greenhouse Gas Measurement Hubs, this initiative was supported by the New Zealand… Read more

TO institutionalize school gardens in Los Baños town in Laguna, the Philippine government hosted the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) recently launched Gulayan Empowerment for Nutritional Uplifting Involving Network Optimization (Project Genuino). The initiative is in collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd)-Los Baños and the local government unit (LGU) of Los Baños. It aims to strengthen the institutionalization of the Gulayan sa Paaralan Program (GPP) across 22 elementary and secondary schools, ensuring its long-term sustainability. SEARCA Director Glenn Gregorio said the project seeks to "enhance stakeholder and partner engagement to foster greater… Read more

THE Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) has showcased its graduate study programs to a delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Lao Peoples Democratic Republic (PD) during their visit on Feb. 5, 2025. The visit by the Laos agriculture officials to the Philippine-hosted center in Los Baños, Laguna was led by Bounthavy Sayapheth, director general of the Department of Personnel and Organization. During the meeting, the visitors were briefed on SEARCA's initiatives and achievements in Fiscal Year 2023/24. In response, Saiyapheth thanked the center for its continuous efforts in providing scholarships… Read more

THE Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) has trained staff members of Bahay ni Maria in Calamba, Laguna, on edible gardening that will augment the food supply of the home for abandoned elderly persons and children with special needs. A total of 13 staff members of the home were trained by the Partnerships Unit (PU) and Research and Thought Leadership Department (RTLD) of SEARCA. SEARCA Director Glenn Gregorio said the initiative is part of the center's ongoing community relations partnership with the Rotary Club of Calamba. Addressing the trainees, Sharon Malaiba, SEARCA Partnership Unit… Read more

ASEAN climate leaders face the challenge of countries in the region being vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change due to their long coastlines, dependency on agriculture and forestry, and land-use sectors. As a response, the ASEAN Climate Leadership Program, on its third run (ACLP 3), recognizes the importance of strengthening leadership in climate change dialogue at the international level. ACLP 3 officially started with its opening session and first module lectures held virtually from Jan. 22 to 23. This six-month program is designed to increase knowledge, strengthen skills and foster attitude shifts in leadership, particularly in the thematic… Read more

TAIWANESE and Filipino "Project Lakbay" fellows visited the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) for an enriching cultural and academic exchange on Feb. 6, 2025. Lakbay stands for Learning Actively through Knowledge-Based Appreciation for Youth. The visit of the 19 fellows, together with the University of the Philippines Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) and Edu-Connect Southeast Asian Association-Kaohsiung officials and staff, was under the International University Social Responsibility or IUSR framework, which aims to emphasize sustainability and the vital inclusion of youth voices in the development plans. "Project Lakbay" is a… Read more

THE Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) has collaborated with the Postgraduate Micro-Credentials in Food Security and Climate Change (PMCFSCC) Project and the Regional SEARCA Alumni Association (RSAA) in organizing a conference on food security and resilience to climate change in Thailand on Feb. 10 to 12, 2025. Titled "Innovation Meets Education: Building Pathways for Food Security and Resilience to Climate Change," the event showcased the research achievements of 13 selected SEARCA scholars and alumni for the Academic Year 2024-2025. Held at the Amari Hotel in Pattaya, Chonburi province, it was a back-to-back conference… Read more

THE Philippine government hosted Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) joined with the Department of Education (DepEd)-Calauan Sub-office and the Calauan local government to launch the Project OSEL, or Oplan School Edible Landscaping. SEARCA Director Glenn Gregorio said this initiative aims to strengthen schools in Calauan, Laguna, by promoting sustainable practices such as establishing edible gardens. Gregorio said the project seeks to enhance environmental awareness, promote sustainable agriculture and contribute to food security within the educational community by integrating edible landscaping. During the opening program for the project held last January, Mylene Gutierrez, principal… Read more