At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, the International Association for Agricultural Sustainability (IAAS) and the Brazilian Institute of Information in Science and Technology (IBICT), under Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance sustainable development, scientific innovation, and industrial decarbonisation.

This partnership formalises a long-term collaboration between the two institutions, aligning with both Singapore’s national sustainability agenda and Brazil’s leadership in Amazon conservation and circular bioeconomy transformation. Together, IAAS and IBICT aim to build global bridges for knowledge exchange, innovation, and actionable climate solutions.

Four Strategic Pillars of Collaboration

Under the MoU, both organisations will cooperate across four key areas:

1. Research and Development
2. Education and Training
3. Technology Transfer
4. Business Collaboration

These pillars will drive collaborative projects, training programmes, and innovation platforms that empower sustainable ecosystems in the Amazon and across the Asia-Pacific region.

Signatories and Witnesses

The MoU was signed by:

• Dr. Lee Chee Wee, Chairman, International Association for Agricultural Sustainability (IAAS)
• Prof. Dr. Tiago Emmanuel Nunes Braga, Director, Brazilian Institute of Information in Science and Technology (IBICT)

The signing ceremony was witnessed by:

• Dr. Michael Fu, Founder & Secretary-General, IAAS
• Prof. Liz Rejane Issberner, Professor & Senior Researcher, PPGCI–IBICT/UFRJ
• Mr. Ciraldo de Oliveira Reis, President, BIPASA — Biosphere Projetos Ambientais S.A.
• Mr. Wal Moraes, Núcleo Estratégico de Relações Internacionais, IBICT