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Major initiative on ruminant biosecurity in the Black Sea region comes to an end
10/06/2025

A five-year regional initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on better ruminant biosecurity has concluded last week with a workshop in Barcelona, Spain. The project has been supporting nine countries around the Black Sea Basin to improve disease prevention and control in ruminant livestock systems. The workshop, hosted by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), the key research partner in the project, brought together veterinary authorities and academic partners from the participating countries. 

Smallholder woman farmer flourishing with innovative cheesemaking and modern dairy production practices in Georgia
06/06/2025
Amidst the citrus trees, cows crossing the streets and hazelnut orchards, a typical sight in the Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti region, Marina Kacharava, 69, is pursuing her passion of making high-value European cheeses in her small farm next to her home in the town of Abasha. In the region, she is one of the most successful students of a Farmer Field School (FFS) run by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). 
New European plan aims to curb cormorant impacts on fisheries
05/06/2025
The population of great cormorants in Europe has increased in recent decades from some 50 000 birds in the 1970s to an estimated population of more than 2 million today. The success of this bird conservation by the European Union Birds Directive of EU Member States has had unintended consequences on the ecological balance of European waterways and on fisheries and aquaculture operations.
FAO launches two-year initiative to prevent antimicrobial resistance in the Moldovan agrifood sector
04/06/2025

The Republic of Moldova is stepping up its efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) within its agrifood sector through a comprehensive new project launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with national authorities. The initiative was inaugurated through a series of workshops held in Chișinău from 12 to 16 May 2025. More than 30 national partners from the agrifood and health sectors gathered to strengthen intersectoral cooperation and assess progress in the Republic of Moldova on combating AMR.

Virtual training for veterinarians aids in the reporting and prevention of zoonoses
30/05/2025
Veterinarians are often the first to detect, prevent and respond to zoonoses, or diseases transmitted between humans and animals. As the world becomes more connected and interactions increase between humans and animals, the risk of zoonotic outbreaks is greater than ever. To address this, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched the Zoonoses for Field Veterinarians course in English on the FAO Virtual Learning Center platform.
FAO: Cross-border collaboration is key to eradicate peste des petits ruminants by 2030
23/05/2025
A three-day workshop aimed at strengthening regional cooperation for the surveillance and control of PPR is underway in Almaty, Kazakhstan, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Field veterinarians and epidemiologists from Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Tajikistan, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan are participating in sessions on outbreak investigation, cross-border risk assessment, and emergency response planning.
Where the wind carries hunger
13/05/2025
“The airborne spores of rusts do not respect borders, as Norman Borlaug indicated,” says Fazil Dusunceli, Plant Pathologist for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), referring to the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize winner for his contribution to the Green Revolution. “The rust fungi mutate into new strains which travel in the air, creating new risks in different regions in their trail.” 
Uzbekistan pushes forward on PPR eradication with a national seromonitoring programme
07/05/2025
For farmers in Uzbekistan’s borderlands, even the threat of a sick goat can jeopardize an entire season. Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) — a highly contagious viral disease affecting sheep and goats — has never been officially detected in the country. However, as part of regional preparedness efforts, Uzbekistan is taking proactive measures to safeguard animal health. Recent trends in transboundary animal disease outbreaks across several regions underscore the importance of early warning systems and regional preparedness. With mortality rates in infected flocks reaching up to 90 percent, PPR has devastating consequences for rural livelihoods, particularly among smallholder farmers and women engaged in livestock production.
For the first time, FAO offers regional virtual learning course on tackling food loss and waste
30/04/2025
Just a few days before Stop Food Waste Day on 30 April, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has successfully delivered the first regional edition of a virtual learning course on tackling food loss and waste (FLW). Developed in collaboration with the International Food Waste Coalition (now part of the Waste and Resources Action Programme Europe) and hosted on FAO’s Virtual Learning Center, the course offered a hands-on, practical training experience tailored for key actors in the region’s agrifood value chains and systems.
Belarus committed to taking food control systems to the next level
25/04/2025
National food control systems, in line with internationally recognized food safety and quality standards, are a cornerstone of ensuring the safety and quality of the food we put on our tables. Recognizing this priority, the Republic of Belarus has requested support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to facilitate a self-assessment by using the Food Control System Assessment Tool (FCSAT), developed by FAO and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Endemic grape varieties attract agri-tourists
15/04/2025
Living amidst grapevines that have been around since the time of his ancestors, it is no wonder Givi Chubinidze became convinced to follow in their footsteps. Here in the green valleys of Georgia’s Imereti region, bordered by the Likhi mountain range, endemic blue and purple grape varieties, such as tsitska, krakhuna and adanasuri, have been a part of the local landscape and cultural heritage for centuries.
FAO takes lead coordination role for the One Health approach in Europe and Central Asia
11/04/2025
The One Health approach recognizes the interconnections between people and ecosystems and aims to sustainably balance the health of people, plants, animals and the environment. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is strongly committed to this integrated, unifying approach. This was the core message, delivered by FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Europe and Central Asia Viorel Gutu at a high-level meeting of the Regional One Health Coordination Mechanism today in Copenhagen when the chairmanship of the Mechanism was handed over from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) to FAO, ensuring continued collaboration on One Health priorities in the region.
Recover and redistribute: Georgia’s cities lead food loss & waste fight
28/03/2025
Recognizing the critical role of municipalities to reduce food loss and waste (FLW), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has recently released a  publication on “Food Recovery and Distribution – A Practical Guide for Favourable Policies and Legal Frameworks in Europe and Central Asia”. This report provides timely guiding principles and recommendations for policymakers, particularly at the local level, to analyse and review their legal and policy frameworks to facilitate food recovery and redistribution—key elements of broader strategies to prevent and reduce FLW, and to support a circular bioeconomy. 
North Macedonia prepares against Peste des petits ruminants
27/03/2025
Peste des petits (PPR) ruminants outbreaks in Europe, effecting Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, and Hungary highlight the need prevention and control of this disease. The Food and Veterinary Agency (FVA) of North Macedonia has organized a simulation exercise on PPR with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and experts from the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency.
Advancing climate-smart agriculture in Albania
19/03/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held an interactive lecture series at the Agricultural University of Tirana, engaging students in discussions on climate-smart agriculture and international plant protection standards. This event, part of the Business4SDGs Phase II project, aimed to bridge scientific research with practical implementation, equipping Albania’s future agricultural professionals with knowledge to address pressing global challenges.
Uzbekistan scores well on school food and nutrition
14/03/2025
Improving the food security and nutrition of children, especially those in rural areas or from poor families, through school feeding is a priority in Uzbekistan, and one which is supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). School meal programmes reach children at an age when positive food and health habits are being formed and an increased awareness of nutrition can be a spillover benefit to families and the wider community.
FAO and the Food and Veterinary Agency of North Macedonia promote Codex standards
06/03/2025
Ensuring food safety and quality remains a top priority for North Macedonia. Codex Alimentarius standards are a crucial set of tools to ensure food safety and quality across the food chain from production through to consumption. Co-organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Food and Veterinary Agency of North Macedonia, a national event was held on 19 February dedicated to promoting the Codex standards. The event was another step in strengthening the country’s food safety and quality through the FAO/WHO Codex Trust Fund project.
FAO, Tajikistan launch initiative to promote locally relevant dietary guidelines
04/03/2025

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), partnering with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection and the Ministry of Agriculture of Tajikistan, today set in motion a new project to develop locally relevant recommendations to ensure healthy diets from sustainable food systems in Tajikistan. The project was launched today at a national inception workshop that raised awareness about the potential for food systems-based dietary guidelines (FSBDGs) to contribute to the country’s development goals and national priorities. 

FAO and Azerbaijan partner for better health outcomes through strengthened food consumption data
27/02/2025
On 27 February 2025, key stakeholders gathered in Baku for the national inception meeting of the project “Building Capacities on Food Consumption Data for Better Nutrition and Safer Food”. The initiative aims to equip Azerbaijan with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed, data-driven decisions that improve public health and nutrition. By strengthening national data systems, this project will help ensure that the people of Azerbaijan have access to safer, more nutritious food.
FAO assists in developing an aquaculture and fisheries workplace safety code for Central Asia and the Caucasus
26/02/2025
The safety of workers in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors worldwide remains a concern. Despite efforts by governing bodies and other responsible entities, the number of accidents in these fields continues to be persistently high globally. For this reason, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, organized a regional workshop to discuss a draft Code of Practice on Occupational Health and Safety in Aquaculture and Fisheries for Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Events

11/ 6

2025

12/6

2025

Workshop “Developing national food systems-based dietary guidelines for Kyrgyzstan”
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 11/06/2025 - 12/06/2025

As part of the FAO project “Multisectoral Policy Recommendations for Addressing Malnutrition from an Agrifood System Perspective”, a national workshop will be held to support the development of Kyrgyzstan’s food systems-based dietary guidelines (FSBDGs). The workshop will bring together the Technical Task Team and national stakeholders to review progress, build capacity, and identify national h...

9/ 6

2025

13/6

2025

FAO and Nordic Nutrition Institute mission
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 09/06/2025 - 13/06/2025

A mission to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan will be conducted by representatives from FAO along with members of the Nordic Nutrition Institute and the Nordic Standing Committee for Nutrition who are partners in the development of the Food Systems-Based Dietary Guidelines (FSBDGs). The mission will include bilateral meetings with national experts to discuss progress on Kyrgyzstan’s FSBDGs, share findings f...

5/ 6

2025

Workshop "Innovations in food industry in the context of food safety and green economy"
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Hybrid Event, 05/06/2025

To mark World Food Safety Day 2025, a technical workshop will be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, bringing together stakeholders from government, research, international organizations, and the private sector. The event focuses on innovative solutions to reduce food loss, improve safety standards, and promote sustainable practices in the food industry. A FAO project launched in 2024 is underway to s...

8/ 4

2025

17/4

2025

Biosecurity training sessions for local dairy farmers in Georgia
Aspindza (Georgia), Adigeni (Georgia), Akhaltsikhe (Georgia), Kareli (Georgia), Gori (Georgia), Tsalka (Georgia), 08/04/2025 - 17/04/2025

Veterinary experts of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will train local dairy farmers in Georgia on biosecurity. Biosecurity is defined by FAO as a strate...

2/ 4

2025

4/4

2025

International marketing, sales, branding and export training for Georgia’s wine sector
Tbilisi (Georgia), 02/04/2025 - 04/04/2025

Georgia’s wine sector representatives will have the opportunity to attend training sessions in Tbilisi, Georgia, on marketing, branding, selling, and export their products on an international level. The series of educational events are implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), under the fourth phase of the European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture ...

17/ 3

2025

23/3

2025

Food safety in Georgian hazelnut production training
Zugdidi (Georgia), Telavi (Georgia), 17/03/2025 - 23/03/2025

In Georgia, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will organize training sessions on food safety in the production and processing of hazelnuts – one of the most exported agricultural goods of the country. Combining theoretical and practical components, the educational meetings will be held in the four key regions of hazelnut production Kakheti, Samegrelo, Imereti, an...

25/ 2

2025

26/2

2025

Training on the certification of organic production in the Kyrgyz Republic
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Hybrid Event, 25/02/2025 - 26/02/2025

A training on the certification of organic production in the Kyrgyz Republic will be held as part of the project “Strengthening capacities of the public and private sectors for regulation, certification, and marketing of organic products.” The aim of the training is to familiarize stakeholders from government agencies with the key provisions of the Regulations on organic production certificatio...

4/ 2

2025

6/2

2025

Brucellosis progressive control workshop for countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus
Budapest (Hungary), 04/02/2025 - 06/02/2025

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will host the ‘Brucellosis progressive control workshop’ between 4 to 6 February in Budapest, Hungary, aimed at supporting the prevention, control, and elimination of brucellosis in Central Asia and the Caucasus. This regional workshop will introduce the...

28/ 1

2025

Round table to discuss prevention and control measures against echinococcosis
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 28/01/2025

The roundtable, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on 28 January in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, will focus on the current situation of echinococcosis in the country and planning collaborative actions. Representatives from the Ministry of water resources, agriculture and processing industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology an...

28/ 1

2025

29/1

2025

Training on organic certification
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 28/01/2025 - 29/01/2025

A two-day training seminar for the Kyrgyz Department of Organic Agriculture, Statistics Agency and Customs Committee staff and other related state bodies on inspection, certification and data-collection systems will be organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on 28-29 January 2025 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. 

19/ 1

2025

25/1

2025

Training on epidemiological assessment and risk assessment for animal health in Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 19/01/2025 - 25/01/2025

In Kyrgyzstan, the practical workshop on epidemiological surveillance and risk assessment for animal health will focus on enhancing participants' skills in epidemiological surveillance, risk analysis, and qualitative risk assessments. The workshop will cover key topics such as animal health surveillance systems, prevalence estimation, disease detection surveys, and risk-based surveillance ...

19/ 12

2024

Fourth National "One Health" Forum in Kyrgyzstan
Kemin (Kyrgyzstan), 19/12/2024

The forum focuses on strengthening a multisectoral approach to zoonotic disease control and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) resilience in Kyrgyzstan. It will bring together government representatives, international organizations, and experts to discuss the outcomes of coordinated surveillance, AMR prevention efforts, and long-term goals under the One Health approach. One Health is an integrated,...

16/ 12

2024

18/12

2024

Training on food safety (Kyrgyzstan)
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 16/12/2024 - 18/12/2024

This training will cover topics such as food safety control, laboratory compliance with international standards, veterinary drug residue management, and hygiene requirements at production facilities. Participants will explore legislative frameworks, risk-based approaches, sampling methods, and validation of testing techniques. The event aims to strengthen national control systems and foster the...

19/ 12

2024

20/12

2024

National training workshop on improving feed in aquaculture
Ashgabat (Turkmenistan), 19/12/2024 - 20/12/2024

A major constraint to increasing aquaculture production in Turkmenistan is access to cost-effective, high-quality aquafeed. Poor quality feeds...

21/ 11

2024

Partnership talks: Türkiye’s role in transforming agrifood systems and sustainable forests through partnerships
Baku (Azerbaijan), 21/11/2024

As part of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), the FAO and the Government of Türkiye will host a side event showcasing joint efforts in transforming agrifood systems and advancing sustainable forestry. This event will spotlight the FAO–Türkiye Partnership Programmes, highlighting Türkiye’s significant contributions and their impact across...

15/ 10

2024

Project inception: Sustainable beekeeping and exchange of cooperation between Türkiye and Ukraine
Virtual Event, 15/10/2024

The inception meeting for the project, 'Sustainable Beekeeping and Exchange of Cooperation between Türkiye and Ukraine', will be held on 15 Oc...

8/ 10

2024

12/10

2024

Workshop: Regional guidelines on value chain development and market access for NWFPs in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Caucasus
Fethiye (Türkiye), 08/10/2024 - 12/10/2024

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Chamber of Forest Engineers in Türkiye (OMO) has been collaborating under the initiative on “Developing regional guidelines on value chain development and market access for non-wood forest products (NWFP) in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Caucasus.” In the framework of this, the parties are organizing a regional capacit...

9/ 10

2024

Inception workshop: “Pandemic Fund (Kyrgyzstan): Pandemic Preparedness and Response through a One Health approach in Central Asia”
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 09/10/2024

On 9 October in Bishkek, FAO will host the inception workshop for the “Pandemic Fund (Kyrgyzstan): Pandemic Preparedness and Response through a One Health Approach in Central Asia” project. The workshop, running from 9:00 to 13:00 Bishkek time, will introduce the project's goals, focusing on enhancing pandemic preparedness and response through a comprehensive One Health approach.

17/ 9

2024

Risk Based Surveillance workshop
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 17/09/2024

The workshop will address the development of a risk-based plan for managing zoonotic diseases, which are critical for maintaining public and animal health. The event will involve the Kyrgyz State Veterinary Services and laboratory staff, who will collaborate on creating a draft risk-based surveillance plan for at least one zoonotic disease.

16/ 9

2024

17/9

2024

Workshop: Risk assessment for import/export of animals and animal products at the border control
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 16/09/2024 - 17/09/2024

This workshop is part of the FAO project under the “Global Health Security Program”, aiming to enhance Kyrgyzstan's One Health approach and its capacity to control zoonotic diseases. The workshop will train veterinary inspectors from various border control points across Kyrgyzstan, equipping them with essential skills in risk assessment and management for the import and export of animal and ani...

12/ 9

2024

Smallholder inclusion in agrifood value chains in the Republic of Moldova
Chișinău (Moldova), 12/09/2024

On 12 September 2024 in Chisinau, the Republic of Moldova, an international conference is organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the German-Moldovan Agricultural Policy Dialogue (APD), in collaboration with the Moldovan Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, on the inclusion of smallholder farmers in agrifood value chains of the Republic of Moldova.

28/ 8

2024

29/8

2024

Third One Health National Forum
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 28/08/2024 - 29/08/2024

The Third One Health National Forum, which is part of the FAO Project "Enhancing the One Health approach in Kyrgyzstan and its capacity to control zoonotic diseases," is set to build on the progress made in the previous two forums held in April and June 2024. The workshop will continue to strengthen collaboration and coordination between the human health, animal health, and environmental sector...

5/ 9

2024

6/9

2024

International Forum on Land Locked Developing Countries: Food Security and the Sustainable Development Goals
Tashkent (Uzbekistan), 05/09/2024 - 06/09/2024

The International High-Level Forum on Land Locked Developing Countries on Food Security and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is organized jointly by the Government of Uzbekistan and FAO on 5 to 6 September in Tashkent. The Forum seeks to gather key actors in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and supporting international institutions to share experiences, discuss common challenges...

25/ 6

2024

World Food Safety Day webinar: Prepare for the unexpected in Europe and Central Asia
Virtual Event, 25/06/2024

Every year on 7 June, FAO and the World Health Organization (WHO) invite everyone to observe World Food Safety Day, to celebrate the achievements and remember that ensuring food safety is a shared responsibility. This year's events are framed by the theme "Food safety: prepare for the unexpected." FAO and WHO are organizing a joint webinar at 11.30 to 12.45 on 25 June, targeting ...

21/ 5

2024

23/5

2024

Workshop: Coherent policies and collective action across agrifood systems in Europe and Central Asia
Budapest (Hungary), Hybrid Event, 21/05/2024 - 23/05/2024

The Regional Technical Workshop, which will be held in Budapest and online on 21-23 May 2024, is organized under the framework of the Technical Cooperation Programme  “Transforming agrifood systems in the Europe and Central Asia region” and serves as a pivotal platform for advancing the agenda of transforming agrifood systems in Europe and Central Asia. By fostering collaboration, policy c...

11/ 3

2024

Food Systems Talk 6: Unveiling Finland’s journey towards sustainable food systems transformation with the National Convenor
Virtual Event, 11/03/2024

“Plate, People and Planet: unveiling Finland’s journey towards sustainable food systems transformation with the National Convenor”,  is the sixth Food Systems Talk organized by the Issue-based Coalition on Sustainable Food Systems (IBC SFS).    

27/ 3

2024

Bringing in behavioural perspective to food loss and waste value chain analysis
Virtual Event, 27/03/2024

The webinar will present a case of food loss and waste analysis amplified with a study of the behavioural causes of the issue and the assessme...

11/ 12

2023

Consultation workshop: Responding to the crisis in food, energy and financial systems
Hybrid Event, 11/12/2023

To better understand the impact of the triple crises on food security in Europe and Central Asia and to offer pertinent guidance and support to the vulnerable countries, FAO has commissioned a study on the consequences of the current food, energy and finance crisis on food security in vulnerable countries of Europe and Central Asia. The study is a part of FAO’s Regional Technical Cooperation Pr...

4/ 9

2023

6/9

2023

International Plant Protection Convention regional workshop 2023
Podgorica (Montenegro), 04/09/2023 - 06/09/2023

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is an intergovernmental treaty signed by over 180 countries, which aims to protect the world's plant resources from the spread and introduction of pests, and promote safe trade. The IPPC regional workshops help participants understand the regional phytosanitary realities and ch...

24/ 7

2023

Food Systems Talk: Feeding Europe in a changing climate
Virtual Event, 24/07/2023

The next Food Systems Talk entitled “Feeding Europe in a changing climate: Challenges and opportunities for sustainable food systems transformation”, is jointly organized by the Issue-based Coalition on Sustainable Food Systems (IBC-SFS) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

8/ 6

2023

9/6

2023

Third workshop of the Central Asian Animal Health Network
Samarkand (Uzbekistan), 08/06/2023 - 09/06/2023

FAO and the Subregional Representation for Central Asia of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) are organizing the third workshop of the Central Asian Animal Health Network (CAAHN). 

26/ 5

2023

Webinar: Successful biocontrol of the European grapevine moth in Georgia
Virtual Event, 26/05/2023

Biocontrol is a case study of healthy, biodiversity-rich, resilient agriculture, which will be promoted through the OCOP initiative. This webinar will serve as a forum to share knowledge, experiences and lessons learned in sustainable pest and pesticide management from different countries that are inte...

17/ 5

2023

Webinar: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Central Asia and the Caucasus
Virtual Event, 17/05/2023

Avian influenza is a highly contagious transboundary disease with zoonotic potential. In its high pathogenicity form, AI causes variable clinical signs in poultry and birds, including severe illness. It can lead to high mortality rates in poultry flocks, as well as in populations of wild birds and mammals. The disease comes at a high cost. Not only due to the production losses associated to ...

2/ 5

2023

3/5

2023

FAO Regional Launch Event and Workshop on the Implementation of the OCOP Country Projects in Europe and Central Asia
Tashkent (Uzbekistan), 02/05/2023 - 03/05/2023

FAO launched the Global Action on Green Development of the Special Agricultural Products (SAPs): “One Country One Priority Product” (OCOP) in September 2021 to address the current and recurring challenges of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition as well as to contribute to the development of smallholders and family farms, amongst other strategic objectives. Subsequently, in July 2022, the OC...

17/ 4

2023

Reduction of Food Loss and Waste in Central Asia, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye - Project closing event
Virtual Event, 17/04/2023

 FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye bring together national stakeholders and partner organizations from across the sub-region to mark the closure of the three-year project “Reduction of Food Loss and Waste in Central Asia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye” and present the main results of their activities since the project commencement in 2...

16/ 11

2021

Comprehensive training on tools and methods for measuring, analyzing, and reporting on food losses and waste
Hybrid Event, 16/11/2021

Time: 09:00 – 17:00 CET International attention on the issue of food loss and waste (FLW) is firmly reflected in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Specifically, Target 12.3 of the Sustainable Development Goals, which embody this agenda, calls

30/ 11

2021

2/12

2021

Regional training on brucellosis laboratory diagnosis for Central Asian countries
Hybrid Event, 30/11/2021 - 02/12/2021

Participating countries: Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan Organizers: FAO, through its regional office for Europe and Central Asia is organizing a regional training on brucellosis laboratory diagnosis. Brucellosis was iden

8/ 12

2021

9/12

2021

Second Workshop of the Central Asian Animal Health Network (CAAHN)
Hybrid Event, 08/12/2021 - 09/12/2021

Participating countries: Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan Background: FAO, through its regional office for Europe and Central Asia and in collaboration with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) launched in Novemb

8/ 12

2021

Food loss and waste reduction in hospitality and food service sector
Hybrid Event, 08/12/2021

Join the discussion on 8 December, 10:00 – 12:00 CET The recent UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2021 estimated that 26 percent of all food waste generated in 2019 came from food service. In this regard, restaurants, catering, and hospitality enterprises (Ho

20/ 12

2021

Third Regional Consultation on Geographical Indications in Europe and Central Asia
Hybrid Event, 20/12/2021

On 20 December FAO and oriGIn hosted the Third Regional Consultation on Geographical Indication in Europe and Central Asia. The virtual meeting was organized in the context of an FAO project aimed at supporting the development of Geographical Indications

25/ 1

2022

FAO at Upakovka-2022: Packaging solutions to reduce food loss and waste along the food value chain
Hybrid Event, 25/01/2022

As part of the activities under the joint SAVE FOOD Initiative, FAO Liaison Office with the Russian Federation and Messe Dusseldorf Moscow will assemble the Fifth Conference on food loss and waste reduction. The event, organized in the framework of the an

31/ 1

2022

4/2

2022

Regional training workshop on risk-based approaches for peste des petits ruminants prevention, control and eradication
Hybrid Event, 31/01/2022 - 04/02/2022

Participating countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Georgia, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Turkey and Ukraine The Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Global Control and Eradication Strategy was approved in 2015 under the umbrella of the Global

17/ 3

2022

Regional African swine fever online Forum
Hybrid Event, 17/03/2022

9:00 – 12:00 CET Considering the importance of African swine fever (ASF) for the agribusiness sector of Southern and Eastern Europe the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD

10/ 6

2022

Food safety in Europe and Central Asia: Past, present and future
Hybrid Event, 10/06/2022

11:00 - 12:15 CEST FAO and WHO celebrated World Food Safety Day on 7 June under the theme "Safer food, better health" to highlight the vital role of food safety in saving lives of millions, and ensuring fair trade all over the world. On this occasion, F

14/ 6

2022

Policy webinar: Promoting the investment of remittances in Moldovan agribusinesses 2.
Hybrid Event, 14/06/2022

14:00 – 15:30 (CEST) The FAO Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition (FSN Forum) is pleased to invite you to the policy webinar “Designing public programmes to promote investment of family remittances in the development of small and medium agribusine

27/ 6

2022

30/6

2022

Annual meeting of the Forest Invasive Species Network for Europe and Central Asia
Hybrid Event, 27/06/2022 - 30/06/2022

Damages caused by saproxylic (bark and wood boring) beetles have increased significantly in recent decades across Europe and Central Asia. Besides of the problems caused by native bark beetles, the effect of introduced or invasive ambrosia beetles shows a

5/ 9

2022

7/9

2022

2022 IPPC regional workshop: Plant health innovations for food security
Hybrid Event, 05/09/2022 - 07/09/2022

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is an intergovernmental treaty signed by over 180 countries, which aims to protect the world's plant resources from the spread and introduction of pests, and promote safe trade. The IPPC regional worksh

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Lumpy skin disease simulation exercise in Uzbekistan
Hybrid Event, 14/12/2022 - 15/12/2022

Earlier, FAO launched a Technical Cooperation Programme to strengthen preparedness against lumpy skin disease in Central Asia in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.