Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:14:52 +0100https://www.cirad.fr/en/worldwide/our-regional-offices/continental-southeast-asia/news-continental-southeast-asia/cirad-southeast-asia-exhibition-tourMarking four decades of impactful research in the global South, CIRAD is launching a traveling exhibition across Continental Southeast Asia. Following its debut in Montpellier, the exhibition will tour Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Vientiane, and Hanoi, highlighting CIRAD’s contributions to agroecological transition, biodiversity preservation, One Health, and food system resilience.Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:14:52 +0100https://www.cirad.fr/en/worldwide/our-regional-offices/continental-southeast-asia/news-continental-southeast-asia/national-science-and-technology-fair-in-thailand-2024From August 16th to 25th, 2024, CIRAD celebrated its 40th anniversary by participating in the National Science and Technology Fair in Bangkok, Thailand. Organized in collaboration with the French Embassy, the booth featured a photography exhibition highlighting CIRAD’s global and regional scientific achievements, particularly in Southeast Asia. During her visit, the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation of Thailand was introduced to CIRAD's work, notably on sustainable heveaculture and One Health.Mon, 30 Sep 2024 22:59:34 +0200https://www.cirad.fr/en/worldwide/our-regional-offices/continental-southeast-asia/news-continental-southeast-asia/media-for-one-healthOn May 20, 2024, the 'Media for One Health' project was launched in Hanoi, Vietnam. Initiated by Canal France International (CFI) in cooperation with CIRAD and funded by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE), this project aims to equip communications professionals in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Philippines with the knowledge and skills to effectively convey the 'One Health' approach. The seminar brought together experts and journalists from various sectors to discuss the crucial role of media in promoting health, environmental, and animal welfare issues.Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:17:46 +0200https://www.cirad.fr/en/worldwide/our-regional-offices/continental-southeast-asia/news-continental-southeast-asia/vietnam-specialty-coffee-marketAs Vietnam seeks to enter the specialty coffee market, the V-SCOPE project hosted a series of workshops and training sessions in June, drawing participants from across the national coffee industry. Funded by ACIAR and implemented by CIRAD and ICRAF, the events featured discussions and presentations from coffee science experts, aiming to enhance the skills of diverse stakeholders and strategize Vietnam's venture into the Specialty Robusta market.Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:44:31 +0200https://www.cirad.fr/en/worldwide/our-regional-offices/continental-southeast-asia/news-continental-southeast-asia/climate-and-labor-challenges-in-sea-s-rubber-sectorThe FORSEA Project 2024 Annual Seminar and Study Tour, held from June 5th to 7th in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, brought together 63 stakeholders to address climate change and labor shortages affecting rubber plantations. Organized by CIRAD with national rubber authorities from Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand, the event focused on research updates, adaptation strategies, and fostering regional cooperation to enhance the sustainability of the rubber sector.Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:17:03 +0200