2026: Bioresources in Food and Nutrition for a Healthier Future

Bioresources in Food and Nutrition for a Healthier Future emphasizes the strategic value of tropical biological resources in advancing healthier, safer, and more sustainable food systems. In tropical regions, diverse bioresources—from local crops, fruits, and spices to livestock, fisheries, and beneficial microorganisms—offer rich potential to improve dietary quality, strengthen food security, and support community well-being. This focus also reflects the One Health perspective that human health is closely connected to the health of animals, ecosystems, and the environment that sustain our food supply.

By integrating biotechnology, digital tools, and sustainability-oriented approaches, tropical bioresources can be transformed into higher-value and more nutritious solutions, such as functional foods, nutraceuticals, improved protein sources, and safer food processing innovations. At the same time, digital applications can enhance traceability, quality monitoring, and data-driven decision-making across the food value chain. Together, these efforts support resilient food and nutrition systems that promote long-term health while ensuring responsible and sustainable use of tropical biodiversity.