Symposium recordings

The recordings of the OECD-sponsored virtual symposium, Informing policy: The role of RNAi-based pesticides in sustainable agriculture, are now available.

Held on 13–14 October 2026, the symposium brought together researchers, regulators, policy leaders and industry representatives to discuss scientific advances, safety and regulation, and pathways to commercialisation for RNAi-based pesticides.

Session 1: The state of the art in RNAi-based pesticides - Part 1

Explore recent scientific advances in RNAi-based pesticides, including dsRNA design, pest management, biosafety and risk assessment.

Session 2: Safety, regulation and social context

Hear perspectives on safety assessment, regulatory pathways, governance and public acceptance of RNAi-based pesticides.

Session 3: The state of the art in RNAi-based pesticides — Part 2

Learn about RNA transport and uptake, formulation and delivery, crop protection applications, and ways to improve RNAi performance.

Session 4: Industry perspectives and commercialisation

Industry and regulatory experts discuss dsRNA manufacturing, product development, regulatory considerations and the challenges of bringing RNAi-based products to market.