Integrated Pest Management in Central Asian Countries and Türkiye to reduce pesticide use

24/02/2026

In Central Asia and Türkiye, addressing the legacy of obsolete Soviet-era pesticides is an urgent priority. This video highlights the FAO and GEF project "Lifecycle Management of Pesticides," showcasing a regional effort to safeguard health, restore land, and build sustainable agriculture.

Innovative Pesticide Management for a Sustainable Agricultural Future in Central Asia and Türkiye

15/12/2025

In Central Asia and Türkiye, the sound management of pesticides remains an urgent priority. This is not only essential for regulating and reducing current pesticide use, but also for addressing a lasting environmental and public health threat: obsolete pesticide stocks inherited from the Soviet era.

United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP29

11/11/2024

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) took part in the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. At COP29, dubbed ‘the finance COP’, the FAO message was clear: Increased investment in agriculture and food systems is key to addressing the climate crisis.

The importance of agrifood systems to tackle climate change: Interview with Kaveh Zahedi

11/10/2024

In this interview, Kaveh Zahedi, Director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), explains that FAO’s advocates for placing agrifood system solutions at the heart of the global efforts to tackle climate change while safeguarding rural livelihoods.

Improving obsolete pesticide management in Azerbaijan: Safeguarding in Jangi

06/05/2024

This video shows how FAO supported Azerbaijan in improving obsolete pesticide management.

Sustainable Fisheries in Azerbaijan: The Benefits, History, and Importance of Regulation

16/06/2023

Dive into the world of sustainable fisheries in Azerbaijan.

Integrating pollinators into Sustainable Forest Management

18/05/2023

Join us to explore how integrating pollinators into sustainable forest management can help protect our forests and the species that depend on them. This video introduces the insect pollinators (both wild and managed) in Azerbaijan and explains how they contribute to wild plant pollination, food production, honey production and livelihoods.