On Thursday, the 12th of March, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) held the ‘Workshop on Innovative Japanese Technologies and Approaches Contributing to Regenerative Agriculture and Sustainable Soil Conservation’ to address global challenges such as soil degradation and climate change. Prof. Atsushi Tsunekawa, Director of the International Platform for Dryland Research and Education (IPDRE) and Vice President of Tottori University, participated in the event. He delivered a presentation on IPDRE’s initiatives—with a particular focus on Ethiopia—as well as its future directions, followed by an active exchange of views.
https://www.maff.go.jp/e/policies/inter_relate/260327.html
