SRI Global Research Network

Perspectives in Global Development: Spring 2024 Seminar Series [GLOBAL / USA]
2024-02-21 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Cornell University
This presentation by one of the earliest investigators of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) will review the practices, principles and effects of SRI and then some of the initial criticisms and objections. The main focus will be on scientific issues and opportunities that warrant investigation from agricultural science and/or social science perspectives.
Speaker: Norman Uphoff,
Date: February 21, 2024, 12:20-1:10 PM [EST]
Venue: Cornell University, 175 Warren Hall; or, online via zoom
Organizers: Dept. of Global Development, Cornell University.
This presentation is part of the “Perspectives in International Development” seminar series
More Information: See seminar announcement and video of event

AfCAP/GRA Event in Nairobi, Kenya
2024-02-20
The Rice Community of Practice of the African Climate Action Partnership (AfCAP) and the Global Research Alliance (GRA)’s Africa Paddy Rice Research Group (APRRG) are planning an event in advance of the CCAC annual meeting and the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi. SRI-2030 will be involved in the policy and planning for mitigation session reflecting on the Sustainable Rice NDC Alliance, a group that helps countries achieve methane reduction through sustainable rice methods, including SRI.
Location: Ibis Styles Nairobi Styles Westland, Nairobi, Kenya
Date/Time: February 20, 2024
Organizers: Rice Community of Practice of the African Climate Action Partnership (AfCAP) and the Global Research Alliance (GRA)’s Africa Paddy Rice Research Group (APRRG)
More Information: Regarding NDC Alliance participation in this event, contact alex@SRI-2030.org. A video is available of the session entitled Fostering Partnerships to Advance Climate Smart Paddy Rice in Africa (1:48:43 min.)

J-SRI Meeting [JAPAN]
2024-02-19 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Tokyo)
Regularly occurring meeting of the J-SRI Network in Japan, which reviews the work on System of Rice Intensification undertaken by its members.
Date: February 19, 2024 19:000-21:00 [JST]
Venue: University of Tokyo; Online via zoom meeting ID: 972 1279 5759, Passcode: [REDACTED]
More Information: See J-SRI website, Note: Joining the J-SRI Network is free!
