This course familiarizes participants with the FAO Science and Innovation Strategy. It introduces the Strategy's core components – the pillars, outcomes, enablers, and guiding principles – fostering a holistic understanding of the Strategy. Key concepts such as science, innovation, and technology are defined, highlighting their roles in driving progress. The course presents the Strategy's vision, goal, and scope, emphasizing better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind, in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Practical application is emphasized, enabling learners to apply the Strategy to real-world scenarios to promote sustainable agrifood systems.

This self-paced training course offers an introductory exploration of strategic foresight tailored to individuals engaged in fostering digital innovation for sustainable development. With a focus on bridging the digital divide and addressing global challenges

The objective of this course is to build capacity among policymakers and stakeholders to better understand their science, technology, and innovation (STI) ecosystems and thus design and implement successful STI policies. The 2026 spring-summer session is closed for registration. The registration deadline was 20 February 2026. A new term and intake will be announced in Q4 2026.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable urban mobility