Strengthening Academic Collaboration through the FAO elearning Academy: Free, Multilingual and Certified Courses

Topic outline

International Technical Webinar

Thursday 04 June 2026, 11:00 - 12:30 Europe/Rome

Panelists

• Ms. Cristina Petracchi, Head of the FAO elearning Academy
• Mr. Marcello Scalisi, Director of UNIMED
• Ms. Sarah Brunel, IPPC Secretariat

Objectives of the session

• Present the FAO elearning Academy and its role in supporting academic institutions.
• Showcase the IPPC Plant Health Campus as a key thematic area.
• Promote the integration of FAO elearning courses into academic programmes.
• Strengthen institutional collaboration between FAO, IPPC and UNIMED member institutions.