A delegation from the UGM Faculty of Animal Science (Animal Science UGM) participated in the 24th Biennial Conference and General Assembly of the Asian Association of Agriculture Colleges and Universities (AAACU), held at Nagoya University, Japan, from Dec. 2 to 6.
The conference, themed “Nagoya Protocol in Nagoya: wise and harmonized use of bioresources in the international community,” gathered academics and researchers from across Asia.
The UGM delegation was led by Professor Budi Guntoro, Dean of Animal Science at UGM and Second Vice President of AAACU, accompanied by Dr. Andriyani Astuti, Vice Dean for Finance, Assets, and Human Resources at Animal Science UGM. Distinguished speakers included Dr. Mutsuaki Suzuki from the National Institute of Genetics and Dr. Hiroshi Kiyono from the University of Tokyo.
Professor Guntoro emphasized that the conference highlighted the importance of utilizing bioresources wisely and harmoniously within the international community, particularly in the biodiversity-rich tropical regions of Asia.
He remarked that UGM’s participation reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international collaboration and sharing expertise in agriculture and animal science.
During the forum, Professor Guntoro delivered a presentation on innovations in education and research in animal science. Meanwhile, Dr. Astuti contributed to a panel discussion on sustainable agricultural policies in Asia.
“This participation demonstrates Animal Science UGM’s commitment to continuous innovation and collaboration on an international scale,” said Professor Guntoro.
“We hope that through UGM’s involvement in this forum, we can share knowledge and experiences while learning from other institutions to collectively advance agriculture and animal science.”
He noted that the forum was attended by representatives from 33 universities across Asia and the United States. Beyond knowledge exchange, the conference strengthened professional networks among AAACU members.
“Our goal is to continue contributing to the development of the agricultural and livestock sectors through robust international collaborations,” Professor Guntoro concluded.
Reporters: Animal Science UGM/Febriyanto & Satria
Author: Agung Nugroho