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

Promoting Agriculture Is Sustaining Humanity
Declaration of the World Academy of Agricultural Sciences
We, the World Academy of Agricultural Sciences, an international non-profit research institution dedicated to agricultural science and an independent legal entity, abide by the laws of our place of registration. We respect the sovereignty, laws, cultures of all nations and universally recognized research ethics. Guided by the principles of science, public welfare, cooperation and sustainability, we issue this declaration:
Climate change, resource constraints, demographic shifts and technological transformations are intertwined across the globe. Artificial intelligence, biotechnology and digital technologies are advancing rapidly. Yet no matter how technologies evolve, humans as living organisms rely on a supply of safe, nutritious and sustainable food. Agriculture is no outdated industry. It serves as the life-support system of human civilization, not a burden to development, but the bottom line for human survival. Promoting agriculture is sustaining humanity.
- 1Prioritize agriculture and food security on the global sustainable development agenda.
- 2Empower agriculture through scientific and technological innovation, while observing research ethics, biosafety, data security and intellectual property rules.
- 3Conserve farmland, water resources, germplasm resources and biodiversity, and develop green, low-carbon and climate-resilient agriculture.
- 4Recognize the contributions of farmers, smallholders, youth and women, and foster an inclusive, equitable agricultural environment that balances intergenerational interests.
- 5Maintain open collaboration, respect national sovereignty and laws of all countries, and promote exchanges of agricultural knowledge, technologies and practical experience on the basis of mutual benefit and legal compliance.
No computing power can replace photosynthesis; no sophisticated algorithm can replace fertile soil; no massive server can replace food on the table. Technology may reshape agriculture, yet it cannot eliminate humanity's fundamental need for food. Promoting agriculture is sustaining humanity.
This declaration focuses on science, food security and sustainable development. It targets no country, nation, religion or group, and does not interfere in the internal affairs of any state.
World Academy of Agricultural Sciences
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
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November 5, 2026
WAAS Releases Draft 0.2 of the Agricultural Carbon Credit Certification Standard for Public Consultation
WAAS releases Draft 0.2 of the Agricultural Carbon Credit Certification Standard for a 60-day public consultation, covering methodology architecture, durability and reversal risk management, third-party verification, issuance and registration, and alignment with international carbon markets.
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October 30, 2026
Notice of Intended Real Property Title Transfer
WAAS publishes a formal public notice regarding the intended transfer of United States real property title held under Title Certificate No. 2003373 by the International Agency for Science and Technology Development (IASTD), with a seven-day objection period.
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October 25, 2026
Head of WAAS China Office Meets President of Panda Bamboo New Materials to Jointly Promote International Cooperation on Bamboo-based New Materials
Dr. Li Yaozhong, Head of the WAAS China Office, met with Mr. Ou Yangkai, President of Panda Bamboo New Materials Co., Ltd., reaching preliminary cooperation intentions on building an international industry-university-research platform for bamboo-based new materials.
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October 25, 2026
Representative of the World Academy of Agricultural Sciences Holds Working Talks with the World Society for Nestorian History and Culture Studies in Denver
Mr. Mark Henderson, Deputy Secretary-General of WAAS, held a working meeting in Denver with Mr. Thomas Carter, Secretariat Head of the World Society for Nestorian History and Culture Studies, exploring cooperation in cultural exchange and agricultural public welfare.
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October 23, 2026
WAAS Delegation of the Americas Affairs Centre Conducts Agricultural Visit to Suriname
From 8 to 12 October, a three-member delegation from the Americas Affairs Centre of the World Academy of Agricultural Sciences (WAAS) carried out an agricultural field visit to the Republic of Suriname.
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October 22, 2026
Deepening Macao Platform Cooperation for Global Sustainable Agriculture: Dr. Li Yaozhong Meets Mr. Li Zhiyong and His Delegation
Dr. Li Yaozhong, head of the WAAS China office, met with Mr. Li Zhiyong, Vice President of the Macao International Economic and Trade Culture Promotion Association, and his delegation, reaching consensus on building a long-term cooperation framework.
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October 22, 2026
Notice on the Migration of the WAAS Official Website Server to Hong Kong, China
The server of the WAAS official website has been migrated to Hong Kong, China. The website domain name remains unchanged; temporary access delays may occur in some regions due to DNS cache.
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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.
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Promoting Agriculture Is Securing the Future of Humanity
WAAS 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
