Prof. Xing Yaowu, director of Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG), headed up a delegation to the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) from March 25-30. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the two sides.

During the visit, XTBG researchers held discussions with UPLB leadership and relevant officials, focusing on key areas such as biodiversity conservation, tropical ecosystem research, education, and talent development.

The MoU outlined a five-year framework for cooperation in joint research, faculty and student exchanges, collaborative project implementation, academic events, and data and information sharing.

XTBG delegation conducted field visits to UPLB’s research platforms and teaching facilities, and carried out fieldwork on Mount Makiling and its botanical garden, with an emphasis on learning about the Philippines’ practical experience in tropical forest ecological conservation, biodiversity monitoring, and the development of field research infrastructure.

The visits sets a platform for advancing research partnerships in regional biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

The two sides sign MoU.

The two sides have a meeting.