Linking and Learning Laos

11-19 December 2024, Thailand The ‘Linking and Learning Exchange in Thailand,’ which took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from December 11 to 19, was a joint initiative by STELLA, the Rural Development Agency, Towards Organic Asia, and Sustainability Asia. This workshop aimed to foster meaningful exchanges and collaborative action plans among partners from Laos. Key principles…

Public Seminar on Seeds and Farmers’ Rights in Mekong and Southeast Asia

27 September 2024, 13.30 – 16.00 Creative Space, Student Christian Center in Bangkok, Thailand Mr. Charito Medina from MASIPAG, Philippines (Farmer-Scientist Partnership for Development) conferred seed regulations and farmers’ rights in the Mekong and Southeast Asia. Traditionally, farmers have been the original breeders of seeds through careful selection. However, the rise of agribusiness has allowed…

Workshop on Green Shop and Social Enterprise for Myanmar Partners

18-19 September 2024, Bangkok, Thailand The workshop, which took place from September 18 to 19 in Thailand, enabled Myanmar partners (Gaia Green, Bago Centre, Consumer Group) to enhance the link between producers and consumers, focusing on organic agriculture and fair-trade principles. Key Learnings: By focusing on these critical areas, the workshop established a solid foundation…

The Study Tour at Tonle Sap

11-15 September, 2024, Cambodia The Study Tour at Tonle Sap, the Pre-MAEW Event, was organized by Project SEVANA South-East Asia in collaboration with the Fishery Action Coalition Team (FACT), a coalition of NGOs established in 2000 by a group of NGO members working on fisheries and environmental issues around the Tonle Sap Lake. FACT aims…

Small grant for young farmer

1-8 September 2024, Cambodia The small initiative “Spreading Local Seeds: Connecting to the Organic Young Farmer and Social Entrepreneur Network and Climate Change Adaptation in the Mekong Sub-region,” held from September 1st to 8th, 2024, brought together Thai young farmers to connect with their Cambodian counterparts and social entrepreneurs focused on sustainable agriculture and seed…

An Exchange on Production and Market for Caritas Bangladesh

24-27 August 2024, Chiang Mai, Thailand This activity was aimed at supporting Caritas Bangladesh food security project team members, which is involved in community development, gain insights into small-scale farming for climate adaptation. Participants learned innovative techniques for sustainable and agroecological farming and marketing strategies for agricultural products. Summary of activities includes a field visit…