A ceremonial MOU signing and investor’s meeting was held at the VIP Room of the University Food Center, formalizing the partnership between Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) and Green Carbon for the implementation of the Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) project in Pampanga. Present during the activity were Mr. Takato Senoo (Chief Operating Officer) and Mr. Hamsa Shah of Green Carbon. Fuyo Lease Group was also represented by Ms. Yamada Saya and Mr. Junya Akita.

Representing the University President was Vice President Geraldine C. Sanchez, together with Mr. John Paul Viray and Dr. Gerald M. Salas of PSAU. Also in attendance were representatives from the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), the Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO), and the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) of LGU Lubao. Green Carbon is a nature-based carbon credit project developer engaged in end-to-end implementation of sustainable agriculture projects.

It is a recipient of multiple international grants and support from programs such as JICA Biz, JAXA Commercialization Demonstration, and the Tokyo Green Startup Program. Green Carbon currently implements AWD projects across 15 provinces in the Philippines, alongside operations in Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia.

The initiative supports SDG 13: Climate Action, specifically Target 13.2, which promotes the integration of climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning. By reducing methane emissions through AWD technology, the project contributes to sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural practices.