The 1st Advisory Board meeting for NESTLER was held online on the 5th of March 2025. It was attended by external advisory board members and the consortium partners. The advisory board consists of four external experts, namely Prof. C. Egesi, Prof. D. Ladakis, Dr. E. Baafi and Mr. D. Skias.

The project coordinator welcomed the attendees and presented an overview of the project. The NESTLER consortium provided a detailed presentation of the project’s objectives, ongoing and upcoming activities, and overall framework. Additionally, the consortium outlined the project’s pilot initiatives and their respective use cases. Members of the Advisory Board contributed valuable insights and constructive feedback, identifying both opportunities for enhancement and potential challenges. Their expert recommendations will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless execution of NESTLER, strengthening its public engagement, and maximizing its impact. By fostering collaboration between EU and African stakeholders, the project aims to drive innovation in One-Health sustainability, leveraging advanced technologies to support sustainable agricultural and food security solutions.