The Training Program on Mitigating the Impact of Agriculture on Climate Change and Air Quality was held in Bangkok, Thailand on August 5-9, 2024. This is jointly organized by the Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency (TICA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA). The target countries are ASEAN member states. Representatives from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Timor Leste participated in the Training Programme.

The delegates from the Philippines are composed of representatives from the DA-BSWM and DENR namely Engr. Jemar G. Raquid and Ms. Cherry Winsom F. Holgado, respectively. They both presented our country initiatives to address Air Quality and Climate Change concerns relative to Agriculture during the Country Presentation Session. Engr. Raquid highlighted Soil Health and Sustainable Land Management (SLM) as Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Measures.

The objectives of this Training Programme are to enhance understanding on the negative impact of agricultural practices on climate change and air quality, and to promote sustainable practices by providing knowledge on sustainable farming techniques that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants. It also aims to introduce technological innovations by showcasing advanced technologies and tools for monitoring and improving air quality in agricultural context, as well as to share diverse good practices to demonstrate successful strategies.

The DA-BSWM, headed by Director Gina Parde-Nilo and Assistant Director Denise A. Solano, is the nationally mandated agency in the sustainable management of soil and water resources for agriculture

(Jemar Raquid, SCMD)

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