2025 SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS)
The SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS) encourages the presentation and discussion of development and research issues, as well as their implications for sustainable transformation of Southeast Asian agricultural systems through innovation. It aims to contribute to a vibrant scientific exchange within and beyond the Los Baños Science Community.
Interested in ADSS?
SEARCA is keen to partner with government institutions, corporations, universities, civic organizations and individuals who see the potential in ADSS. We invite those interested to explore options such as hosting a session or series, serving as a resource speaker, or to simply suggesting the next ADSS topic.
Interested parties may contact Dr. Nova Ramos at .
17 Nov 2025
Biodiversity-Climate Nexus for a Nature-Positive Future: Renewing the Role of Academe in Nurturing Next-Gen Professionals
SEARCA Sam-Arng Room, Los Baños, Laguna
Dr. Dindo Campilan, Regional Director for Asia and Hub Director for Oceania, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
14 Nov 2025
From Stability to Prosperity: Why Structural Transformation Matters for Economic Development
SEARCA Drilon Hall, Los Baños, Laguna
Dr. Karl Kendrick Chua, Former Secretary, Philippine National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
16 Oct 2025
From Roots to Recipes: Archiving the Food Biodiversity of the Philippines
SEARCA Drilon Hall, Los Baños, Laguna
Mr. John Sherwin Felix, Philippine Food Biodiversity Documentarist & Founder, Lokalpedia
24 Sep 2025
Youth Engagement in Transforming the Food System to Address Malnutrition in the Philippines
SEARCA Sam-Arng Room, Los Baños, Laguna
Ms. Ma. Cristina Sison, Nutritionist-Dietitian / Youth Engagement Advocate in Agriculture and Nutrition
12 Sep 2025
Ocean Sustainability in Southeast Asia: Piloting the Blue Environmental Sustainability Gap (BlueESGAP)
SEARCA Sam-Arng Room, Los Baños, Laguna
Dr. Oskar Lecuyer, Environmental Economist, Agence Française de Développement
20 Aug 2025
From Margins to Mainstream: Rethinking Coastal Poverty in the Age of the Blue Economy
SEARCA Sam-Arng Room, Los Baños, Laguna
Dr. Ma. Carmen Ablan Lagman, Professor, Department of Biology, and Head, Practical Genomics Laboratory, De La Salle Unviersity, Philippines
22 May 2025
Agrifood System Diagnostic: Situating the Agrifood System and the Evolving Impacts in the Philippines
SEARCA Drilon Hall, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Mr. Angga Pradesha, Senior Scientist, Foresight and Policy Modeling Unit, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
24 Mar 2025
Food Systems Transformation: Imperative of Strengthened Interface between Science, Policy, and Society
SEARCA Drilon Hall, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Shenggen Fan, Chair Professor and Dean, Academy of Global Food Economics and Policy, China Agricultural University
5 Mar 2025
The Essence of the Successful Development of Textile Industries in Prewar Japan
SEARCA Drilon Hall, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Keijiro Otsuka, Visiting Fellow, ADB Institute; Visiting Professor, UPLB; Senior Fellow, SEARCA