The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is organizing a webinar to showcase FAO AGRIS and highlight the advantages of facilitating access to scientific information and digital data related to food and agriculture.
This webinar aims to illustrate how collaboration with FAO AGRIS can elevate the global visibility of institutional research, promote international partnerships, and enhance knowledge sharing to support sustainable agriculture and food security.
The webinar will consist of two sessions: – 10:00 CET – English – 16:00 CET – Spanish
What is FAO AGRIS? FAO AGRIS is a free global database that grants access to millions of bibliographic records in over 250 languages from numerous institutions worldwide. It offers open access to journals, books, reports, and grey literature, encompassing topics such as food security, climate change, and sustainable agriculture.
Date: 18 February 2026 Time: – 10:00 AM CET (English session) – 4:00 PM CET (Spanish session)
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Why attend? Participants will discover how FAO AGRIS can assist in: – Boosting the visibility and impact of research and publications – Engaging with a global network of leading agricultural data providers – Enhancing access to agricultural knowledge at the institutional level – Learning the process for registering and contributing to FAO AGRIS – Promoting open science and knowledge sharing in agriculture
Key takeaways – An overview of FAO AGRIS and its role in agricultural research – Step-by-step guidance on becoming an FAO AGRIS Data Provider – Practical insights into the benefits of joining the FAO AGRIS network – Live question-and-answer session with FAO experts
This webinar is open to: – Universities and research institutions – Librarians and data managers – Publishers of agricultural literature – Government officials and policymakers – Agricultural and environmental scientists – Open science and open access advocates
To stay informed about upcoming FAO AGRIS events and training opportunities, join the community here: https://dgroups.org/fao/agris.
