Consultation with the private sector (non-EU) to the Regional Conference for Europe 2026

İzmir (Türkiye), Hybrid Event, 29/04/2026

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with, and hosted by the Izmir Commodity Exchange, is organizing a private sector consultation in Izmir, Türkiye, on 29 April 2026, in preparation for the 35th Session of the 

Consultative dialogue of youth in Europe and Central Asia

Virtual Event, 30/03/2026

As part of the preparatory process for the Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35) and aligned with the FAO Strategic Framework 2022–2031, the regional Consultative dialogue of youth in Europe and Central Asia aims to ensure that the voices, priorities, and lived experiences of young people in the region are meaningfully reflected in FAO’s regional priorities for the 2026–2027 biennium.

One Health Summit: Quadripartite One Health Collaboration in Europe and Central Asia

Virtual Event, 01/04/2026

Organized by the Regional One Health Coordination Mechanism for Europe and Central Asia, the webinar will highlight how the participating organizations (FAO, UNEP, WHO/Europe and WOAH) collaborate to address complex and emerging health challenges. The event will showcase the role of the Coordination Mechanism in supporting countries to operationalize the One Health approach through coordinat...

The Quadripartite and the One Health Summit

Lyon (France), 05/04/2026 - 07/04/2026

On 7 April 2026, on the occasion of World Health Day, France will host a One Health Summit in Lyon. The One Health approach, which brings together human, animal, plant and ecosystem health – is more vital than ever as the world faces interconnected health, climate, and ecological challenges. Addressing these challenges requires science-based, preventive, and coordinated action across sectors an...

Consultation with the academia and research to the Regional Conference for Europe 2026

Virtual Event, 15/04/2026

The Thirty-fifth session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35), to be held in May 2026 in Tajikistan, will discuss regional prioriti...

ECA44/ExCom2 - Meeting of the Executive Committee of the ECA

Virtual Event, 27/03/2026

The ECA44/ExCom2 meeting of the Executive Committee of the European Commission on Agriculture is scheduled for 27 March 2026, with the aim to discuss the progress in the preparations for the 35th Session of the Regional Conference for Europe (ERC), hosted by the Tajikistan between 11-15 May 2026. The Committee will also review the suggested technical topics to be presented on its meetings regar...

European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission 2026 International Symposium

Riga (Latvia), 05/10/2026 - 07/10/2026

The 2026 European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission (EIFAAC) International Symposium on managing and conserving inland fisheries and aquaculture resources in a changing world will be hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture of Latvia and the Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health, and Environment in Riga, Latvia on 5 to 7 October 2026. This International Symposium aims to fa...

35th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35)

Dushanbe (Tajikistan), 11/05/2026 - 15/05/2026

Tajikistan is hosting the Thirty-fifth Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC) from 11 to 15 May 2026. The Conference brings together FAO Members from across Europe and Central Asia to engage in strategic dialogue on the most pressing food and agriculture issues facing the region.

Pilot demonstration of seed balls technology for afforestation of degraded lands in Batken region

Batken Region (Kyrgyzstan), 05/03/2026

The pilot demonstration aims to introduce and test climate‑resilient afforestation technologies on degraded and low‑productive lands of the Batken Region, with a particular focus on the use of seed balls for sowing saxaul, pistachio, and almond under arid conditions.

Workshop: "Kyrgyzstan – From Contribution Analysis to Work Planning"

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 02/03/2026 - 06/03/2026

This workshop, organized under the global project “Addressing Tenure Governance and Gender Equality in Land Rights to Strengthen LDN Initiatives,” aims to review and validate the results of the recent contribution analysis and use them to shape a practical, prioritized, and gender‑responsive work plan for project implementation in Kyrgyzstan. The discussions will ensure that the final work plan...

Coordination meeting as part of the implementation of the Pandemic Fund's regional application "Ensuring pandemic preparedness and response through the One Health approach in Central Asian countries”

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 04/03/2026

Joint meeting of FAO, WHO, the World Bank, and the Pandemic Fund to review ongoing and planned activities under the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic within the framework of the Pandemic Fund’s regional grant on the “One Health” approach for 2025–2026. The meeting will also provide an overview of the Regional Secretariat for “One Health” in Central Asia, including its regional structure...

Workshop on creating and maintaining digital veterinary records

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 27/03/2026 - 28/03/2026

A dedicated workshop is being held to strengthen the capacities of veterinarians and veterinary specialists in the effective use of digital tools for veterinary control and record‑keeping. The event brings together representatives of national veterinary services, field veterinarians, information system administrators, and technical partners involved in the country’s veterinary digitalization ef...

Working group meeting on antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

Chuy Province (Kyrgyzstan), 10/03/2026

A technical workshop of the national AMR Working Group is being held to discuss the final version of the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The meeting brings together representatives of the Ministry of Health, key government institutions, national laboratories, veterinary and food safety authorities, academic institutions, and international partners.

Workshop "Unlocking Carbon Market Opportunities in Serbia’s Forestry Sector: Current Landscape and Planned Developments for the Road Ahead"

Belgrade (Serbia), Hybrid Event, 05/03/2026

This hybrid workshop aims to establish and clearly define the institutional landscape of supply and demand within carbon market mechanisms (Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and the Voluntary Carbon Market), while setting realistic expectations regarding...

Regional training on the correct use, maintenance and repair of ultra-low volume (ULV) sprayers, Locust Management project

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 24/02/2026 - 26/02/2026

A regional training course on the correct use, maintenance and repair of ultra-low volume (ULV) sprayers is planned to be conducted within the framework of the Programme for Improving National and Regional Locust Management Responses in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) and the Project for Improving Locust Management (Phase 2) in Central Asia (GCP/INT/384/JCA). 

Technical Workshop on FSBDGs

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 17/02/2026

To support the improvement of population nutrition and the transformation of food systems in the Central Asian region, FAO is assisting three countries, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan, in developing Food System-Based Dietary Guidelines (FSBDGs). 

Training on phytosanitary inspection

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 11/02/2026

Training Workshop on application of risk assessment criteria in the field of phytosanitary supervision. As part of its technical assistance to the Kyrgyz Republic, FAO organizes a Training Workshop on application of risk assessment criteria in the field of phytosanitary supervision. It aims at strengthening the capacity of veterinary oversight specialists in applying risk-based approaches to...

Launch of the E-learning course on land consolidation and land banking

Virtual Event, 05/02/2026

In recent years, the FAO has supported 13 countries in Eastern Europe with introducing land consolidation instruments and building up national land consolidation programmes. Training and capacity development have been important components of these projects and often a key determinant of project success.

FAO–Hungarian Government Scholarship Programme 2026–2027

Virtual Event, 21/01/2026 - 28/02/2026

The following Master of Science degree courses are offered in English for the 2026–27 academic year:

• Master in Agricultural Biote...

Technologies and innovation as a driver of resilience in EU neighbourhood crisis-affected regions

Berlin (Germany), 16/01/2026

On 16 January between 1.30–3.00 p.m., in the framework of the 2026 Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA), FAO and the German–Ukrainian Agricultural Policy Dialogue are organizing a side event on Technologies and innovation as a driver of resilience in European Union (EU) neighbourhood crisis-affected regions.