Policy Articles

Advancing the 30x30 Target: A Preliminary Study of Taiwan's Localized Framework for Land and Marine OECMs

Hui-Jung Chen
2025.12.26
ABSTRACT In line with the global 30x30 target, Taiwan launched its marine and terrestrial OECM (Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures) identification schemes in 2025 to expand conservation beyond protected areas. The dual approach reflects differing jurisdictional needs: the...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Agricultural land policies
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Beverage Crops in Rural Economy: The Case of Coffee in Indonesia

Karlina Sari, Tahlim Sudaryanto
2025.12.26
ABSTRACT Coffee farming plays an important role as a source of cash income for smallholder farmers and sources of foreign exchange earnings, and creates a multiplier effect and added value in the processing industry and marketing. Domestic consumption and export market show very strong growth as...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Rural development
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Malaysia's Rice Landscape: Sustainable Rice Production and Food Security through Rice Seed Policies

Kartini Wan Mat, Syahrin Suhaimee
2025.12.02
ABSTRACT Rice, a staple food for Malaysians, necessitates sustainable production to ensure national food security. High-quality, certified rice seeds are crucial for improving yields, adapting to climate change, and addressing pest and disease threats. This narrative delves into Malaysia's rice...
Country: Malaysia Topic: AgricultureFood security and safety
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Smart Agriculture and Artificial Intelligence Applications: Cases of the Demonstration Project in Japan

Nina Takashino
2025.12.02
ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into the agri-food sector, offering transformative potential for improving productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in Japan. However, it is unclear how demonstration subsidies for the introduction of AI smart agriculture...
Country: Japan Topic: Smart agricultureAgricultural technology development
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National Strategy for Climate Mitigation: Private Sector Circular Use of Palm Oil Mill Waste

Mimin Aminah, Tahlim Sudaryanto
2025.12.01
ABSTRACT This paper analyzes Indonesia’s climate mitigation strategy with a focus on private sector innovation in promoting a circular economy in the palm oil industry. Facing major emissions from energy, land use, and waste, Indonesia has adopted key national policies, including its NDC, carbon...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Climate change
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