Bali hosts international forum on low-emission agriculture for Asia and Africa
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Bali is hosting an international forum in Sanur, Denpasar, bringing together policymakers, researchers, and agricultural experts from Asia and Africa. The event, held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, focuses on advancing low-emission rice and livestock systems to address food security and climate challenges. Participants, including government officials, research institutions, international organizations, academics, and agricultural sector representatives, are exchanging knowledge on cutting-edge technologies for low-emission farming. The forum is part of the FSIP-FOLUR Second Global Dialogue on Sustainable Rice Transformation. Puji Lestari, Head of the Agricultural and Food Research Organization at Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency BRIN, stated that the forum aims to connect existing networks for stronger knowledge exchange between Asia and Africa. Developing countries face common challenges such as limited technology access, inadequate human resource capacity, and insufficient climate financing for agricultural emissions reduction. The agriculture, forestry, and land-use sector contributes about 22 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions but receives a small share of climate funding. Discussions include water management in rice fields, improved fertilizer use, digital technologies, and farmer-friendly emissions monitoring systems. The forum also seeks to strengthen South-South Cooperation and accelerate innovation adoption and financing access. Key objective
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