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FAO AGRIS joins Cuba’s XIV Meeting of Scientific and Outreach Journal Editors
26/10/2026
Havana, Cuba – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through the FAO International System for Agricultural Science and Technology (FAO AGRIS), participated in the XIV Meeting of Scientific and Outreach Journal Editors, held in Cuba from 13 to 17 October 2026. Organized...
International Open Access Week 2026: Strengthening the Discoverability of Agricultural Research
20/10/2026
The International Open Access Week, held from 19 to 25 October, provides an opportunity to reflect on how knowledge is created, shared and maintained. This year’s theme, “The Cost of Knowledge,” draws attention to the financial, human and environmental costs of knowledge systems and the importance...
FAO AGRIS Data Provider in Focus: Indo Global Mandiri University from Indonesia
14/10/2026
Indonesia is one of the world’s most biodiverse countries, and research documenting its species, ecosystems and conservation challenges is essential for understanding and protecting this natural heritage. Through its contribution to FAO AGRIS, Indo Global Mandiri University (UIGM) is helping make...
Register for the Webinar: The Power of Semantics — Making Research More Discoverable with AGROVOC and FAO AGRIS
13/10/2026
Tuesday, 3 November | 10:00 CET | Register here Your research deserves to be found. Discover how semantics can make it happen Producing high-quality scientific research is only part of the journey. Ensuring that research outputs can be easily found and accessed by the right audiences is equally...
Professor Alireza Noruzi selected as a FAO Food Hero
12/10/2026
Professor Alireza Noruzi, whose story was featured in the FAO AGRIS Voices series, has been selected as a Food Hero and is now featured on the FAO World Food Day website. This recognition highlights the people working to create positive change through food and knowledge. In 2026, World Food Day is...

