RESULT Asia-Pacific Talk Series

21/04/2026

The first session of the series, titled “Mobilizing private sector investments for restoration: how to make it work,” will be held on 21 April 2026, from 14:00 to 15:30 (Bangkok time).

Partnering with the private sector is indispensable for a transformative change through restoration. This is ref...

A WEBINAR SERIES FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC

30/04/2026

The Wild Meat Dialogues is a webinar series bringing together researchers, practitioners and policy makers to share knowledge and build collaboration around sustainable wild meat use and consumption across Asia and the Pacific.

Asia-Pacific Food Forum

22/04/2026

The Asia-Pacific Food Forum convened by FAO is a regional platform to accelerate agrifood systems transformation through investment, science and innovation, and the leadership of women and youth. The Forum brings together governments, farmers, youth, academia, the private sector and partners to move from ideas to action and advance the

RESULT Asia-Pacific – AFR100 Talk Series

30/03/2026

The first session of the series, titled “How to Mobilize Restoration Investments at Scale: Lessons and Reflections,” will be held on 30 March 2026, from 15:00 to 16:30 (Bangkok time).

This talk series aligns with Components 4 and 5 of the RESULT Asia-Pacific framework, focusing on the mobilization of financing for FLR and...

International Day of Forests 2026:  Forests for Healthy Economies of Today and Tomorrow

20/03/2026

Celebrating forests and economies

Forests and economies is the theme of the 2026 International Day of Forests, celebrating the essential roles of forests in driving economic prosperity. 

Across Asia and the Pacific, forests contribute significantly to local and national econo...

Quadripartite Webinar on Nipah Virus Infection in the Asia Pacific Region

19/03/2026

One Health is an integrated, multisectoral approach that addresses health threats at the human-animal-environment interface. It aims to improve the health of people, animals, and ecosystems by recognizing their interdependence. In this context, collaborative approaches like One Health are essential, integrating knowledge across disciplines and sectors. The Regional Quadripartite – Food and A...

Asia and the Pacific Regional Civil Society Consultation for the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference (APRC)

Hybrid Event, 10/03/2026 - 12/03/2026

The Civil Society Organization (CSO) Consultation is a regional self-organized forum convened in advance of the 38^th session of the FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC). It brings together representatives of diverse civil society constituencies across the Asia-Pacific region to exchang...

Bioeconomy for sustainable transformation (BEST): How to accelerate it in the Asia Pacific region

04/03/2026

The FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, in collaboration with ESCAP and the Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is convening this event to discuss the establishment of a multi-stakeholder partnership and to exchange perspectives building on the outcomes of the Bioeconomy Innovations and Investments Forum (BIIF 2025), organized by the Food and...

Regional conference on sustainable livestock transformation for food systems in Asia and the Pacific

Hybrid Event, 24/03/2026 - 26/03/2026

Asia—home to nearly 60 percent of the global population—is experiencing rapid transformation in its agri-food systems. Livestock plays a significant role in regional economies, contributing between 18–30 percent of agricultural GDP. On the one hand, livestock demand is rising with private sector playing a central role. On the other hand, livestock systems face challenges related to climate, ...

APHCA 84th Executive Committee meeting and 46th Business Session

Hybrid Event, 23/03/2026

The Animal Production and Health Commission for Asia and the Pacific (APHCA) is a statutory body of FAO established in 1975 to support improvement in rural livestock production and advance sustainable livestock production. Eighteen member countries across Asia and the Pacific are members of APHCA. They work together towards sustainable, inclusive and resilient livestock systems that contribu...

Asia-Pacific Regional Dialogue to Mark the International Year of the Woman Farmer

06/03/2026

The FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, together with the UNDP Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, commemorates International Women’s Day 2026 under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.”

The year 2026 marks the International Year of the Woman Farme...

38th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific

20/04/2026 - 24/04/2026

The 38th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (#APRC38) will be held, primarily in-person, with virtual participation facilities, from 20 – 24 April 2026, in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. The inaugural ceremony will take place on 23rd April 2026.  The Senior Officers Meeting (SOM) will convene in hybrid modality from 20 – 22 April 2026 a...

One Health Workshop on the Multi-Sectoral Prevention and Control of Avian Influenza for the Southeast Asia Region

Hybrid Event, 20/01/2026 - 22/01/2026

The One Health Workshop on the Multi-Sectoral Prevention and Control of Avian Influenza will bring together over 80 experts, policymakers, and technical partners from across the Southeast Asia Region to strengthen regional coordination against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Co-organized by FAO and t...

International Technical Webinar on Harnessing Drones and Artificial Intelligence for Advances in Direct-Seeding Rice Systems

Hybrid Event, 30/05/2024

  Join us for an exciting virtual discussion about Harnessing Drones and Artificial Intelligence for Advances in Direct-Seeding Rice Systems on 30 May 2024 at 1:30 PM (GMT +7). The webinar will tackle the growing use of climate-smart technology. Our d

Shaping the Future for Transforming Food Loss and Waste

21/01/2026

FAO, in collaboration with the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) and COSAMB (Indian Counterpart for Wholesale Markets), is convening a high-level Regional Symposium titled “Shaping the Future for Transforming Food Loss and Waste: Best Practices from Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Markets in Asia” in Surat...

Launch of the 2025 Asia and the Pacific Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition Report

Hybrid Event, 17/12/2025

FAO and partners - the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the World Food Programme (WFP) and the World Health Organization (WHO), South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) and Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO), will launch 2025 Asia and the Pacific Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition Report at a special event ...

Technical seminar and workshop on advanced CAPI in agriculture statistics

16/12/2025 - 19/12/2025

FAO, as the custodian agency for food and agriculture statistics, supports countries by providing technical assistance, training, and platforms for sharing best practices. A major area of focus is the adoption of cost-effective technologies such as computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) using mobile devices. Among the available free too...

World Soil Day 2025

05/12/2025

We celebrate World Soil Day (WSD) annually on 5 December to raise global awareness about the role soils play in agricultural development, ecosystem functions and food security.

Southeast Asia Multi-Country Pandemic Fund Consultative Meeting

28/11/2025

The Southeast Asia Multi-Country Pandemic Fund Consultative Meeting will bring together government officials, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) country offices, and partners to advance One Health operationa...

Regional training workshop on agrifood systems statistics in the Pacific

Apia (Samoa), 23/11/2025 - 27/11/2025

FAO Subregional Office for the Pacific Islands will convene a regional training workshop on agrifood systems  statistics in the Pacific in Apia, Samoa.