On September 8, 2022, the academic and administrative staff, participants, and resource speakers convened in a plenary session at Everlasting Hall, Research and Extension building, for the lsast day of the Study Visit to the Philippines: Capacity-building training of the Curriculum Development in Agroecology project funded by Erasmus+. Marios Paraskevopoulos (Paras) & Michalis Tsakonas, resource…
On September 7, 2022, the Capacity Building for administrative and academic staff was divided and transpired simultaneously. Resource speakers from Novel Group Sarl handled the Administrative Staff, while Mendel University in Brno and Polytechnic of Coimbra managed the academic staff. Selected students of Benguet State University from the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences also…
On September 6, 2022, the European partners and the Central Luzon State University participants for the Study Visit to the Philippines had their first part of the agroecology excursion to the Institute of Highland Farming Systems (IHFSA); Agri-based Technology Business Incubator/Innovation Center (ATBI/IC); and Strawberry Farm to introduce the highland agricultural landscape, farms and agro-biodiversity…
DAY 1 | Study Visit to the Philippines BSU hosts the Study Visit to the Philippines: Capacity Building for Academic and Administrative Staff of the Curriculum Development Agroecology (CDAE) Project funded by Erasmus+ Project leader Dr. Janet P. Pablo spearheaded the capacity-building activity at the Everlasting Hall, Research and Extension Building. “Study Visit to the…
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Attending the Regional Capacity Building Workshop on eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN: Cohort 3 in Bangkok, Thailand, from July 23- 27, 2023, was an inspiring and impactful experience. Organized by ASEAN, the ASEAN Foundation, and Maybank, the workshop brought together young leaders from across the region to develop skills in community development, leadership, and sustainable project…
REMINDER: International Essay Contest for Young People! This year’s theme is “Youth Creating a Peaceful Future”. What does a peaceful world look like to you? How can young people work together, using creative ideas and approaches to realize a peaceful future? Turn your ideas into an impactful essay in this contest! Application deadline: June 15th,…
iNNOV ∞ Business Hackathon Two Benguet State University students emerged as the champions of the first BSU Business Hackathon after a grueling three-day competition on what to develop as a product and how to market it to address malnutrition among children. The hackathon titled “iNNOV ∞ Business Hackathon” was held from July 12-14, 2023. Local…
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The International Major Groups and Stakeholders Preparatory Meeting for the Joint Retreat of the UNEA-6 Bureaus from July 5-8, 2023, was a significant experience. Organized by UNEP and the Mohammed VI Foundation for the Environment, the forum brought together civil society organizations, environmental stakeholders, and major groups to align priorities ahead of UNEA-6. The event…