The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will host a webinar on 25 February at 14:00 CET to explore AGRIS, the International System for Agricultural Science and Technology, and demonstrate the benefits of promoting access to scientific information and digital data on food and agriculture. 

In this webinar, titled “Unlock Global Visibility of Agriculture Research: The Benefits of Joining the AGRIS Network,” participants will discover how partnering with the AGRIS Network can amplify the visibility of an institution's research, foster international collaboration, and enhance knowledge exchange.

What is AGRIS? AGRIS is a free global database that offers access to millions of bibliographic records in 100+ languages from thousands of institutions worldwide. It provides open access to journals, books, reports, and grey literature, covering food security, climate change, sustainable agriculture, and more.

Why attend? 

• Expand the visibility of your research and publications;
• Join a global network of leading Data Providers;
• Enhance access to agricultural knowledge for your institution;
• Learn how to register and contribute to AGRIS;
• Support open science and knowledge sharing in agriculture

Key takeaways for participants:

• An introduction to AGRIS and its impact on agricultural research;
• How to become an AGRIS Data Provider: Step-by-step guidance; 
• The benefits of joining AGRIS 
• Question and answer session

Who should attend? This webinar is open to Universities & Research Institutions, Librarians & Data Managers, Publishers of Agricultural Literature, Government Officials and Policymakers, Agricultural and Environmental Scientists, and Open Science Advocates who want to learn more about joining the AGRIS network. 

Interested participants can register for the webinar here: https://fao.zoom.us/meeting/register/Km-KsaqqQz-Wmo0pJxXRUA 

To stay up to date on future AGRIS events and training opportunities, join the community here: https://dgroups.org/fao/agris 

More about AGRIS

AGRIS is one of the most comprehensive food and agricultural scientific literature databases worldwide. Accessible through a user-friendly search interface, millions of bibliographic records in more than 100 languages are available for free to global users. AGRIS is also an international network of data providers, including publishers, governments, and research organisations, that volunteer information (metadata) about food and agricultural science publications. These records are provided in multilingual formats and frequently include full-text links to connect users to scientific literature worldwide. Learn more at fao.org/agris.