Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:20:45 +0100https://www.cirad.fr/en/worldwide/our-regional-offices/southeast-asian-islands/news-southeast-asian-islands/indokakao-strengthening-post-harvest-know-how-for-premium-cocoa-in-javaAt Instiper University (Yogyakarta), IndoKakao convened Indonesian and international partners to focus on the “make-or-break” steps of premium cocoa: post-harvest protocols, quality control, and field realities. Presentations and site visits showcased practical micro-processing models and innovations such as biogas valorisation of cocoa pod husks.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:20:45 +0100https://www.cirad.fr/en/worldwide/our-regional-offices/southeast-asian-islands/news-southeast-asian-islands/community-based-management-in-the-protected-areas-in-the-philippinesIn the context of the Climate Change Action Program (CCAP), a student from the University of AgroParisTech (France), an intern at CIRAD for his master's degree in agriculture and forestry engineering, conducted a one-month field study during August 2025 in the UMRBPL to carry out a social study on the impacts of the PACBRMA on the use of natural resources and landscape by the local community.Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:17:58 +0200https://www.cirad.fr/en/worldwide/our-regional-offices/southeast-asian-islands/news-southeast-asian-islands/participatory-anticipation-methods-for-climate-resilience-in-the-philippines-applying-participatory-prospective-analysisIn July 2025, academics from the University of the Philippines Los Baños and CIRAD joined officials from the Department of Agriculture, DENR, and SEARCA in Alabang (Phlippines) for a three-day workshop. The training focused on participatory anticipation methods to support inclusive, forward-looking planning in environmental and agricultural sectors.Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:02:07 +0200https://www.cirad.fr/en/worldwide/our-regional-offices/southeast-asian-islands/news-southeast-asian-islands/afd-and-cirad-new-technical-assistance-to-boost-climate-resilienceManila, 16th of May 2025 – CIRAD, in partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD), the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), the Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA), and the Philippines Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have launched a new phase of technical assistance under the Climate Change Action Program (CCAP) in the Philippines. This third phase of support is part of the broader Policy-Based Loan program co-financed by AFD, JICA, and ADB, and it targets increased resilience of Philippine agriculture and natural ecosystems to climate change.Tue, 27 May 2025 06:10:21 +0200https://www.cirad.fr/en/worldwide/our-regional-offices/southeast-asian-islands/news-southeast-asian-islands/cirad-and-partners-launch-gi-project-in-the-philippinesManila, 15 May 2025 – A new milestone has been reached in promoting sustainable, high-value agriculture in the Philippines. The Geographical Indications (GI) Project was officially launched by the French Development Agency (AFD), the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), REDD, and CIRAD in Manila on 15 May. This initiative marks a new chapter of cooperation between France and the Philippines in recognizing and protecting the unique qualities of local agricultural products.Wed, 21 May 2025 06:20:48 +0200