February 28, 2023, the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies at Mahidol University, in collaboration with the Department of Land Development of Thailand, Nanjing Agricultural University of the People's Republic of China, and Michigan State University of the USA, organized a workshop titled "An Asia Hub Workshop on Collaborative Research Progress and Future Plans." The workshop was graced by the presence of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sura Pattanakiat, the Dean of the Faculty, and Dr. Titus Awokuse, the Associate Dean for Research and Strategies, International Studies and Programs (ISP) at Michigan State University, who delivered opening remarks and welcomed the attendees. Prof. Dr. Jiaguo Qi, the Director of the Asia Hub at Michigan State University, gave a briefing on the objectives and expectations of the workshop, which were organized with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Charlie Navanugraha, the Director of the Center of Excellence on Soil Research in Asia (CESRA) of the Land Development Department, and a faculty board of consultant member, as the key contact person, to strengthen cooperation among institutions in Asia to develop knowledge and find ways to tackle new challenges arising from climate change, including the link between such challenges and the principles of One Health and Sustainable Development in Asia. The workshop aimed to study the challenges and relevant knowledge gaps in greater detail to help drive national strategies, particularly on issues related to combating climate change.
The participants also discussed future plans for conducting academic activities in other ways, such as student training, capacity building, and academic exchange on the aforementioned issues. Additionally, representatives from university and organization members of the Asia Hub Cooperation Network also attended the meeting to present their perspectives and research ideas to support the Asia Hub's operations at the Nart Tuntawiroon Meeting Room in the Nart Tuntawiroon Building of the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies at Mahidol University, both in person and via a virtual conference platform.
