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UN Open Source Week 2026

UN Open Source Week 2026 is the premier global forum for advancing open source collaboration in direct support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Global Digital Compact. The event demonstrates how open source drives digital cooperation, fosters innovation, and enables sustainable...

Global AgriInno Challenge 2026
May 2026
The Global AgriInno Challenge (GAC) 2026 is now accepting applications from innovators worldwide working to transform agrifood systems in Small Island Developing States. Jointly organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Zhejiang University, and Pinduoduo, this sixth edition of the competition places SIDS at the center of global agrifood innovation, regions that face some of the world's most pressing climate and food security challenges yet remain underserved...

e-Agriculture is a global community of practice that facilitates dialogue, information exchange and sharing of ideas related to the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for sustainable agriculture and rural development.

The mission of e-Agriculture is to facilitate the discussion on the adoption and use of ICTs and digital innovations in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, natural resource management and rural development.

e-Agriculture was born out of Action Line C7 ICT Applications: e-agriculture from the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO of the UN) was assigned as facilitator of this action line and also took up the role of the facilitation of the e-Agriculture Community of Practice

News and e-Agriculture

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20/05/2026
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming agrifood systems across the world. From climate-smart farming and precision agriculture to digital marketplaces and data-driven decision-making, technology is reshaping how food is produced, managed, and distributed. Yet an important question remains...
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20/05/2026
The Global AgriInno Challenge (GAC) 2026 is now accepting applications from innovators worldwide working to transform agrifood systems in Small Island Developing States. Jointly organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Zhejiang University, and Pinduoduo, this...
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2026
18/05/2026
Every year on 17 May, the international community celebrates the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (#WTISD), marking the creation of the International Telecommunication Union and reflecting on the role of digital technologies in shaping more connected, inclusive, and sustainable...