Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges, posing serious risks to public health, food safety, and sustainable agricultural systems worldwide. Addressing this growing threat requires coordinated action, innovation, and strong engagement from the next generation of professionals.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In this context, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the RENOfarm Initiative, has announced an upcoming online session under the Knowledge Dissemination Dialogues on AMR webinar series.
Webinar Details
- Series: RENOfarm Webinar Series
- Date: 12 February 2026
- Time: 15:00–16:00 (CET)
Webinar Theme
Youth in ACTion: Raising Awareness and Advocacy on Food Safety and Foodborne AMR in Nepal
The webinar will focus on the increasingly important role of youth and young professionals in raising awareness, advocating for safer food systems, and tackling foodborne antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Special attention will be given to youth-led initiatives, community engagement, and policy-relevant actions within the context of Nepal, offering insights that are relevant to other low- and middle-income countries as well.
Speaker and Moderator
- Speaker: Prasun Subedi (FAO)
- Moderator: Daniela Battaglia (FAO)
About the RENOfarm Webinar Series
The RENOfarm Webinar Series is a data-driven, bimonthly knowledge-sharing platform held on the second Thursday and fourth Tuesday of each month. The series is jointly organized by the FAO AMR Working Group and the FAO Sustainable Livestock Technical Network, under the FAO-led RENOfarm Initiative, with partial financial support from the Republic of Korea through the FAO ACT Project.
The webinars aim to keep researchers, policymakers, veterinarians, and agri-food professionals informed about the latest scientific, technical, and policy developments related to AMR, particularly within the food and agriculture sectors. Covered disciplines include microbiology, epidemiology, environmental and behavioral sciences, plant and animal production and health, animal nutrition, and animal welfare. Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of AMR concepts.
Call for Researchers
Researchers and professionals interested in presenting their research findings, field projects, or policy-relevant work related to AMR are encouraged to contact FAO at:
📧 Antimicrobial-Resistance@fao.org
🔗 Registration
Interested participants can register through the official FAO registration link provided in the webinar announcement.