FAO AGRIS is pleased to welcome a new group of institutions whose contributions further diversify the global exchange of agricultural and environmental knowledge. The inclusion of these organizations reinforces the FAO AGRIS Network’s mission to provide a multilingual, multidisciplinary space for evidence-based research and international collaboration.

In North America, the Forest Products Society (United States) joins the network as an international technical association with a legacy dating back to 1947. It provides a vital information network across all segments of the forest products industry, fostering innovation and the sustainable use of forest resources. Joining from Canada are Royal Roads University, located in British Columbia, which contributes its expertise as a public, applied research institution dedicated to practical solutions, and the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). As a dynamic French-language university with significant international outreach, UQAM is recognized for its cutting-edge research grounded in social concerns and its commitment to innovation in the arts and sciences.

From the Russian Federation, the Federal Scientific Center of the All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine (VIEV) brings advanced scientific expertise in molecular biology and nanobiotechnology. Also the Federal Agrarian Scientific Center of the North-East named after N.V. Rudnitsky, which specializes in the unique challenges of northern agriculture, including soil science, crop production, and animal husbandry.

In the Caribbean, the Universidad de Guantánamo (Cuba) strengthens the network with its multidisciplinary research. Established in 1997, the university contributes valuable data across several faculties, with specific research interests in ethnobotany, biostimulants, and sustainable crop management, including studies on coconut palms and soil compaction. Discover its records here.

In the Near East, Latakia University joins as a major public institution from the Syrian Arab Republic. Founded in 1971, the university has expanded into a comprehensive academic hub featuring seventeen colleges, eleven specialized and technical institutes, and three centers of excellence.

Together, these institutions enrich FAO AGRIS with high-quality, geographically diverse data. Their participation underscores the Network’s role as a premier, interoperable platform that connects specialized agricultural knowledge from around the world to global research, policy, and practice.