Ag-ESD Symposium 2009 Program
November 8 （Sun.）

Arrival at Narita Airport[ ⇒ stay at ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Narita ]November 9 （Mon.）
10:30
Leave ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Narita for University of Tsukuba （UT）
12:00
Arrival at University Hall, UT
12:00-13:00
Lunch [ Restaurant at University Hall A]
14:00-15:00

15:00-15:20

15:20-15:40
15:40-17:00
18:00-20:00【 Opening Ceremony 】[ Special Conference Room, University Hall A]
Welcome Address・Dr. Nobuhiro Yamada, President, University of Tsukuba
Opening Address （Ⅰ）
・Mr. Takashi Asai, Deputy Secretary-General, Japanese National Commission
for UNESCO, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology
Opening Address （Ⅱ）
・Dr. Hiroshi Gemma, Director, Agricultural and Forestry Research Center （AFRC）（Associated Center of APEID）, University of Tsukuba
Guest Address
・Mr. Hiroyuki Konuma, Deputy Regional Representative, FAO Regional
Office for Asia and the PacificGroup Photograph
Orientation 2 （ procedures ）Welcome Party [ Restaurant at Administration Center]

November 10 （Tue.）
09:30-11:00
Visit Agricultural and Forestry Research Center （AFRC）
・Tour of facilities
・Explanation about ISO14001 in Ag-ESD by Tomonari Yamamoto and SEICA
system by Kazuto Yokoyama
11:15-12:00
Lunch [ AFRC ]12:15-13:30
Discussion with students [ Room 101, 2H Building ]14:30-15:20
Keynote Address [ Special Conference Room, University Hall A ]・Dr. Ma. Concepcion C. Lizada, University of the Philippines, Diliman♢ Topic: “The Role of Academe in Risk-based National Food Safety Programs
for Developing Countries”
15:20-15:40
Break
15:40-16:20
Invited Lecture（Ⅰ） [ Special Conference Room, University Hall A ]・Dr. Jeffreyson K. Mutimba, University of Malawi, Bunda College of Agriculture♢ Topic: “The Role of Universities in Food Security and Safety: Perspectivesbased on the Sasakawa Africa Fund for Extension Education”
16:20-17:00
Invited Lecture（Ⅱ） [ Special Conference Room, University Hall A ]・Dr. Bartholomew N. Okolo, University of Nigeria♢ Topic: “Nigerian Universities and Agriculture: Their Roles for theDevelopment of Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security”

November 11 （Wed.）[ Special Conference Room, University Hall A ]09:30-10:10
Invited Lecture（Ⅲ）
・Dr. Tejindrajit K. Gill, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana♢ Topic: “Re-orientation of Higher Agricultural Education, Research andExtension Systems for the 21st Century”
10:10-10:30
Break
10:30-11:10Invited Lecture（Ⅳ）
・Dr. Savaporn Supaphol, Kasetsart University♢ Topic: “Current Status of Food Safety and Food Security in Thailand:“Thai’s Kitchen to the World””
11:10-11:50
Invited Lecture（Ⅴ）
・Dr. Ma. Victoria O. Espaldon, University of the Philippines Los Baños♢ Topic: “Enhancing Food Security in the Context of Climate Change and theRole of State Colleges and Universities in the Philippines”
11:50-13:00
Lunch
13:00-13:40
Invited Lecture（Ⅵ）
・Dr. Drajat Martianto, Bogor Agricultural University♢ Topic: “Food and Nutritions Security Situation in Indonesia and Its
Implication for the Development of Food, Agriculture and Nutrition
Education in Bogor Agricultural University”
13:40-14:20
Invited Lecture（Ⅶ）
・Dr. Yoshiro Higano, University of Tsukuba♢ Topic: “Utilization of Biomass and Its Impact on the Environment in Lake
Kasumigaura Basin from the Viewpoint of Nutrient Flow and GHG”
14:20-14:40
Break
14:40-15:20
Invited Lecture（Ⅷ）
・Dr. Youji Nitta, Ibaraki University♢ Topic: “Japan Rice Producers’ Shift from High Yield to High Palatability andHigh Quality－Characters of Highly Palatable Rice－”
15:20-16:00
Invited Lecture（Ⅸ）
・Mr. Katsuyoshi Ishii, Senior High School at Sakado, University of Tsukuba
・Dr. Morio Kato, AFRC, University of Tsukuba♢ Topic: “ Enhancing the Practice and Depth of Ag-ESD through Knowledgeof Comprehensive Programs at Sakado High School－An Example fromIndonesia－”
November 12 （Thu. ）09:00-12:00
Poster Presentation[ Lounge at 30th Anniversary Hall]
・Selected persons: Graduate students, etc.
12:00-13:00
Lunch
13:00-13:20
Presentation for Best Poster Award [ Special Conference Room, University Hall A]【 Young Researcher’s Forum 】[ Special Conference Room, University Hall A ]13:30-13:50
Presentation（Ⅰ）
・Ms. Supannikar Sribuathong, Kasetsart University♢ Topic: “The Role of Research and Development for Food Safety andSecurity in Thailand ”
13:50-14:10
Presentation（Ⅱ）
・Ms. Maria Fatima O. Mercado, University of the Philippines Los Baños♢ Topic: “Food Safety and Security for Sustainable Development inAgriculture in the Philippines: The Role of Seeds”
14:10-14:30
Presentation（Ⅲ）
・Ms. Katrin Roosita, Bogor Agricultural University♢ Topic: “Nutrient Adequacy Level and Stunting Prevalence of Children at
Tea Plantation Areas in Indonesia”
14:30-14:45
Break
14:45-15:05
Presentation（Ⅳ）
・Mr. Shinya Ishihara, University of Tsukuba♢ Topic: “Population Dynamics, Herd Behavior and Genetic Analysis of the
Critically Endangered Tamaraw （ Bubalus mindorensis） ”
15:05-15:25
Presentation（Ⅴ）
・Mr. Henry A. Adornado, Ibaraki University♢ Topic: “Understanding Climate Change, A Key to Food Security andAgricultural Sustainability: A Case Study of Selected Areas in thePhilippines”
15:25-15:45
Presentation（Ⅵ）
・Ms. Hong Li, University of Tsukuba♢ Topic: “Comprehensive Watershed Management Policies in the Dian Chi
Lake for Sustainable Development of Yun Nan Province, China”
15:45-16:05
Presentation（Ⅶ）
・Ms. Jing J. Yan, University of Tsukuba♢ Topic: “Comprehensive Evaluation for Effective Stockbreeding Biomass
Resource Utilization and Environmental Preservation in Rural Areas around
Beijing: Case Study of Miyun Country”
16:05-16:20
Break
16:20-17:00【 Closing Ceremony 】 [ Special Conference Room, University Hall A ]Awards Ceremony for the Best Oral Presentation
18:00-20:00
Farewell party[ Restaurant at Administration Center]
November 13 （Fri.）

Departure from Japan