Uniting Global Agricultural Research for Food Security
An international non-profit scientific organization dedicated to safeguarding world food security and protecting sustainable agro-ecological systems
Our Mission
The World Academy of Agricultural Sciences is an international non-profit scientific organization supervised by the International Agency for Science and Technology Development (IASTD). We unite researchers worldwide to address global challenges in food security and sustainable agriculture.
Supervised by International Agency for Science and Technology Development (IASTD)
Food Security
Advancing research and innovation to ensure sustainable food production for growing global populations
Eco-Agriculture
Protecting and promoting sustainable agro-ecological systems that preserve environmental health
Global Collaboration
Building international partnerships to share knowledge and accelerate agricultural innovation
Latest News
Stay updated with our recent achievements and activities
September 28, 2026
WAAS Welcomes the Planned Establishment of the China-US Agricultural Working Group
WAAS welcomes the positive progress of the 8th round of China-US economic and trade consultations and the planned establishment of an Agricultural Working Group under the China-US Trade Council.
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September 24, 2026
WAAS Congratulates the China-US Summit: May Agricultural Cooperation Illuminate a Shared Future
On the occasion of the state visit of President Xi Jinping to the United States, WAAS expresses sincere wishes for the summit's success and calls for deepened China-US cooperation in global food governance and green agricultural transition.
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September 19, 2026
WAAS to List Global Agricultural Carbon Certification Platform as Key Priority for Next Five Years
WAAS plans to build an independent, authoritative and traceable agricultural carbon credit public platform, filling the global gap in exclusive carbon certification systems for agriculture.
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September 16, 2026
WAAS Expert Group Conducts Field Inspection of Organic Rice Planting Base and Research Center Site Selection in Guangdong, China
Commissioned by WAAS, a team led by Chief Agronomist Zhong Zhenfang conducted a field inspection in Guangdong Province from 15 to 16 September 2026, investigating organic rice planting standards and site selection for the East Asia Rice Variety Breeding Center.
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September 17, 2026
WAAS Expert Mission Concludes Field Visit to the Republic of Ghana on Specialty Agroforestry
A three-member expert mission of the WAAS Ghana Agricultural Programme conducted a field visit to Ghana from 14 to 17 September to investigate its specialty agroforestry industries.
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September 8, 2026
WAAS Conducts Consultations with UN-ECOSOC on Southern Africa Food Security
WAAS formally submitted an open letter on Southern Africa food security through the UN ECOSOC NGO Branch official channel and received positive feedback from the United Nations.
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September 7, 2026
Announcement on the Appointment of the First-batch Regional Volunteer Academic Liaison Officers of the Journal of WAAS
The Journal of WAAS has appointed its first-batch Regional Volunteer Academic Liaison Officers covering the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, South Africa and China.
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September 5, 2026
WAAS Plans to Launch the First-phase Global Young Talents Training Programme
WAAS will launch its first Global Young Talents Training Programme, partnering with Chinese universities to build an international agricultural skills training system for youth aged 16-28 worldwide.
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September 4, 2026
Announcement on the Officially-Designated Third-Party Food and Drug Testing Institution of WAAS for Asia Region
WAAS officially designates Hong Kong Centre for Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Testing as the sole accredited third-party food and drug testing institution for its Asia region system.
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September 3, 2026
WAAS China Science and Technology Center Visits School of Bioengineering, Beijing Polytechnic University for Exchange Seminar
WAAS China Science and Technology Center representatives visited the School of Bioengineering at Beijing Polytechnic University, touring professional laboratories and pilot-scale bases, and holding in-depth discussions on joint international vocational-skill training programs.
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September 1, 2026
Open Call for Papers — Journal of the World Academy of Agricultural Sciences
The Journal of WAAS launches an ongoing open call for papers. Researchers, university faculty and students, agricultural practitioners worldwide are warmly invited to submit manuscripts.
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August 29, 2026
Public Recruitment Announcement for Review Committee Experts of the Journal of World Academy of Agricultural Sciences
WAAS launches global recruitment of experts for the Journal Review Committee, inviting outstanding scholars in agriculture and related disciplines to build a high-level international academic platform.
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August 25, 2026
World Academy of Agricultural Sciences Honors Three International Agricultural Legends with Lifetime Achievement Award
WAAS awards its first International Agricultural Lifetime Achievement Award to Gurdev S. Khush, Ravi Prakash Singh, and Huub Lelieveld for transformative contributions to global food security.
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August 20, 2026
Announcement on the Establishment of the Yuan Longping International Agricultural College
WAAS formally establishes the Yuan Longping International Agricultural College to honor the Father of Hybrid Rice and advance global food security training.
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August 13, 2026
WAAS Partners with World Red Swastika Society: US$1,500,000 in Special Funding to Empower Global Food Security Philanthropic Initiatives
WAAS and the World Red Swastika Society sign strategic cooperation agreement in New York, with US$1.5M dedicated funding for global food security public welfare initiatives.
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August 19, 2026
WAAS Releases Report on 2026–2027 Extreme El Niño Impact on Global Agriculture and Food Security
WAAS issues a comprehensive assessment report on the 2026–2027 extreme El Niño event, warning of systemic risks to global food security and calling for coordinated international response.
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August 15, 2026
WAAS Establishes China Collaborative Laboratory for Cereal Crop Research in Partnership with Guangdong Haina Agricultural Research Institute
WAAS and Guangdong Haina Agricultural Research Institute sign strategic cooperation agreement to jointly establish the China Collaborative Laboratory for Cereal Crop Research.
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August 8, 2026
Open Letter on Urgently Addressing the Potential Food Security Crisis in Southern Africa
WAAS issues an urgent open letter calling for multilateral action to address the growing food security crisis in Southern Africa.
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July 31, 2026
The World Academy of Agricultural Sciences Appoints Dr. Howard Doong as Chief Bioscience Consultant
Dr. Doong will deliver high-level academic consultation in agricultural crop biosafety assessment, biological risk monitoring, and germplasm resource evaluation.
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July 29, 2026
World Academy of Agricultural Sciences Highly Recognizes the Initiatives of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and Plans to Join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization
WAAS expresses proactive willingness to participate in global AI governance and promote AI integration with modern agriculture for food security.
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July 27, 2026
World Academy of Agricultural Sciences Congratulates Chief Economist Mr. Dino Foi on His New Appointment
Mr. Dino Foi appointed as Chairman of the Board of Mozambique's National Fund for Sustainable Development, creating new opportunities for WAAS cooperation.
Read MoreWAAS Research Institutions
A global network of research centers advancing agricultural science across all continents
Asia
Southeast Asia Agricultural Research Institute
Bangkok, Thailand
North America
North American Sustainable Agriculture Center
Washington D.C., USA
Europe
European Agricultural Science Institute
Brussels, Belgium
Africa
African Agricultural Development Institute
Nairobi, Kenya
Latin America
Latin American Crop Science Center
São Paulo, Brazil
Oceania
Pacific Agricultural Research Network
Canberra, Australia