SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS)
The SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS) encourages presentation and discussion of development and research issues, as well as their implications for agricultural and rural development. Presentations may feature new concepts, frameworks, or perspectives; methodologies; research findings; policy issues and proposed solutions; or any combination of these, on topics emphasized by the SEARCA's current five-year plan. Through the ADSS, SEARCA aims to contribute to a vibrant scientific exchange within, and even beyond, the Los Baños Science Community.
The ADSS and its special seminars are open to the public and are scheduled as much as possible on a Tuesday, 4–5 p.m.
Speakers at SEARCA's ADSS have included scholars, researchers and thought leaders occupying influential positions in the Philippine executive and legislative branches and other government agencies, UN agencies, other international development organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and academe.
13 Sep 2019
Biotechnology Trends and Gene Editing
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Carl Ramage, CEO and Managing Director, Rautaki Solutions
27 Aug 2019
Smart Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
Dr. Amihan Mercado Lubag-Arquiza, Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Food Science, UPLB
27 Aug 2019
Modeling and Simulation in Agriculture
Dr. Apollo C. Arquiza, Balik Scientist Awardee, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD)
2 Aug 2019
Global Challenges and Local Solutions: Sustainable Intensification for Food and Nutritional Security
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. P.V. Vara Prasad, Director, Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab, University Distinguished Professor, Crop Ecophysiology, Kansas State University, USA
25 Jul 2019
Indonesian Herbs and Spices: from Traditional to Modern Food and as Herbal Medicine
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sasmito Djati, Vice Rector of Planning and Cooperation, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
20 Jun 2019
Game Changer in Addressing the Scarcity of the Two Main Drivers of Agriculture and Food Systems
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Teodoro C. Mendoza, Professor, College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños
20 Jun 2019
Agricultural Innovation Studies and Climate Change: A Systematic Review of Evidence
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Mr. Winifredo B. Dagli, Assistant Professor, College of Development Communication, University of the Philippines Los Baños
26 Mar 2019
Gender Sensitivity: Promoting Diversity and Respect
SEARCA, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Ms. Sairah Mae R. Saipudin, Reproductive Health Office of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Gender Center
28 Feb 2019
Insights from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
SEARCA, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Prof. Dr. Josef Settele, Head of Animal Ecology and Social-Ecological Research, Department of Community Ecology, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, Halle, Germany
28 Feb 2019
Communicating One Health in Food and Agriculture
SEARCA, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Domingo (Jim) Caro III, Regional Advocacy and Development Communications Coordinator, Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP), Bangkok, Thailand
7 Feb 2019
Depicting Science in a Public Debate: Science Journalism and the Coverage of Bt Eggplant
SEARCA, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Pamela A. Custodio, Assistant Professor, Department of Development Journalism, College of Development Communication, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)
30 Jan 2019
The Role of Behavioral Economics in Policy Nudging
SEARCA, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. David Savage, Senior Lecturer, University of New Castle in Australia
29 Jan 2019
Engaging Lawyers in Agri-biotechnology: Challenges and Prospects
SEARCA, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Cleofe S. Torres, Professor, Department of Science Communication, College of Development Communication of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)Atty. Damcelle T. Cortes, Assistant Professor, Institute for Governance and Rural Development, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
11 Nov 2018
Digital Inclusion Policy and Digital Tools to Drive Agricultural Development in Southeast Asia
Mr. John Garrity, Economist and Policy Advisor and former Senior Connectivity Advisor, Global Development Lab, USAID
25 Oct 2018
OneHealth/EcoHealth in Southeast Asia: Theory and Practice
Dr. Flavie Goutard, GREASE Coordinator, CIRAD and InterRisk Master Coordinator, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,, Kasetsart University, Thailand
11 Sep 2018
EcoHealth in Southeast Asia: Theories and Prospects
Dr. Rico C. Ancog, Assistant Professor, Ecosystem Services and Environmental Policy (ESEP) Laboratory, SESAM, University of the Philippines Los Baños
14 Aug 2018
Millennial Farmers: The Future of Philippine Agriculture?
Mr. Raymund Vincent Fernandez Aaron, Banana Chief, Villa Socorro Farm, Villa Socorro Agri-Eco Village, Pagsanjan, Laguna
7 Aug 2018
Linking School Gardening and Feeding: Experience from the School-Plus-Home Gardens Project (S+HGP) in the Philippines
Dr. Blesilda M. Calub, University Researcher and Program Leader for Organic Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños
7 Jun 2018
Bt Brinjal Research and Development in Bangladesh
SEARCA, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Dr. Md. Jahangir Hossain, Country Project Coordinator, Feed the Future Biotech Projects on Brinjal (eggplant) and Potato
10 May 2018
Mangroves and Climate Change: Prospects and Challenges in Blue Carbon Governance in the Philippines
Dr. Dixon T. Gevaña, UPLB Centennial Professorial Chair Awardee and Assistant Professor, Department of Social Forestry and Forest Governance, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, UP Los Baños
