21/5
2026
22/5
2026
Regional expert meeting for the development of a CACFish data collection system for fishing gear use and catches
Baku (Azerbaijan), 21/05/2026 - 22/05/2026
The Central Asian and Caucasus Regional Fisheries and Aquaculture Commission (CACFish) is organizing the Regional Expert Meeting for the Development of a CACFish Data Collection System for Fishing Gear Use and Catches on 21–22 May 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The workshop is organized within the framework of the Work Programme of the CACFish for 2025–2027 and continues t...
18/5
2026
20/5
2026
Regional workshop and training on the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative for Europe and Central Asia under the FAO–China South-South Cooperation Programme
Namangan (Uzbekistan), 18/05/2026 - 20/05/2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Government of Uzbekistan, will organize the regional workshop and training on the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative for Europe and Central Asia under the FAO–China South-South Cooperation (SSC) Programme from 18 to 20 May 2026 in Namangan, Uzbekistan.
21/5
2026
AgriTech Observatory - Navigating Digital Agriculture in Europe and Central Asia: Where We Stand, Where We’re Going
Virtual Event, 21/05/2026
The FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU) invites researchers, technology providers, UN partners, IFIs and policymakers to a webinar marking a milestone for the region's digital agriculture community: over 1 000 initiatives catalogued by the AgriTech Observatory — and the moment to put them to work through active use, contribution and partnerships.
28/5
2026
Launch of the publication “Case studies promoting bioeconomy through agricultural practices in Europe and Central Asia”
Virtual Event, 28/05/2026
The transition to a sustainable and circular bioeconomy for food and agriculture in Europe and Central Asia is well underway, with examples emerging across the region. The FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia advances this agenda by raising awareness of bioeconomy approaches, promoting the sustainable management of agrichemicals, and reducing soil and water pollution. As part of t...
29/5
2026
Inception workshop within the Sustainable fish value chains for landlocked developing countries project
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 29/05/2026
The inception workshop, to be held on 29 May, will mark the culmination of the field mission under the Sustainable fish value chains for landlocked developing countries project. The workshop will bring together key national stakeholders to present, discuss, and validate the initial findings of the value chain analysis for trout and carp.
26/5
2026
Business Incubator and Accelerator (BIA) for Mountains – Technical Meeting
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 26/05/2026
The meeting will serve as a focused consultation with selected Government counterparts in Kyrgyzstan to present the BIA initiative and validate the key elem...
25/5
2026
Consultative workshop on Mountain Vulnerability with the presentation of the results of the project "Sustainable Management of Natural Resources in Mountain Areas" and discussion on next steps
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 25/05/2026
The workshop will build on the findings of the recent field mission to At-Bashy district of Naryn region, Kyrgyzstan which took place from 26 to 27 April 2026 and the meeting in Bishkek on 29 April 2026 that focus on presenting the survey on the assessment of impact of drought and land degradation and developing an evidence-based plan to introduce water-saving technologies suited to mountain...
20/5
2026
22/5
2026
Regional Technical Workshop on development of FSBDGs for healthy diets in Central Asia
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 20/05/2026 - 22/05/2026
The Regional technical workshop on the development of food systems-based dietary guidelines (FSBDGs) for healthy diets in Central Asia will bring together technical experts, policymakers, and national stakeholders to review progress and strengthen regional collaboration on nutrition and food systems. The workshop will present the preliminary results of applying the FAO methodology for FSBDG dev...
14/5
2026
Taking action across agrifood systems for biodiversity and global impact at CBD COP17
Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Hybrid Event, 14/05/2026
This side event aligns with the COP17 Armenian Presidency’s ambition of “Taking Action for Nature” and aims to highlight the crucial role of agrifood systems in implementing the KMGBF in Europe and Central Asia. It will focus in particular on advancing biodiversity mainstreaming across agricultural sectors while reflecting regional perspectives and COP17 Presidency priorities.
11/5
2026
14/5
2026
GENERATION YSInvest
Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Hybrid Event, 11/05/2026 - 14/05/2026
In Europe and Central Asia, FAO is advancing youth engagement, science and innovation, and investment as mutually reinforcing drivers of agrifood systems transformation, embedded into the Organization’s regional priorities. To this end, GENERATION YSInvest – an event on youth, science and innovation, and investment – will be organized in May 2026 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on the sidelines o...
30/4
2026
Integrated Fire Management Webinar Series 1 – Global level
Virtual Event, 30/04/2026
Wildfires are no longer confined to the domain of operational response and technical suppression. They have become a multidimensional governance challenge closely linked to ...
13/5
2026
Multistakeholder global bioeconomy partnership for sustainable agrifood systems
Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Hybrid Event, 13/05/2026
The objective of this side event is to highlight the role and benefits of sustainable bioeconomy approaches for agrifood systems transformation in Europe and Central Asia through the exchange of country experiences and the promotion of regional and global collaboration under FAO’s proposed multistakeholder bioeconomy BEST partnership.
12/5
2026
Partnership programmes in Europe and Central Asia – A model for regional cooperation and knowledge sharing
Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Hybrid Event, 12/05/2026
The objective of the side event is to present the FAO partnership programmes with Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Türkiye as effective models for regional cooperation, South-South and triangular cooperation and knowledge sharing and to highlight their contribution to advancing sustainable agrifood systems in Europe and Central Asia and beyond. The event also will provide an opportunity to reflect on...
14/5
2026
The investment bridge - From blueprints to bankable projects
Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Hybrid Event, 14/05/2026
This side event aims to engage Members and resource partners in a focused discussion on how to mobilize the financial resources and forge the strategic partnerships required to translate national OCOP strategies into impactful and sustainable economic drivers. The session will highlight practical approaches, investment opportunities and collaborative mechanisms that can support countries in mov...
14/5
2026
From rights to results – Empowering women farmers for efficient agrifood systems in Europe and Central Asia
Hybrid Event, 14/05/2026
The overall objective of the special event is to celebrate the International Year of the Woman Farmer by showcasing the promising practices and successful experiences of women farmers from across Europe and Central Asia, with a focus on opportunities offered by sustainable and circular bioeconomy initiatives. The event will create a space to voice the realities women face as farmers, articulate...
13/5
2026
The water–energy–food–ecosystem nexus in Europe and Central Asia
Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Hybrid Event, 13/05/2026
The side event aims to contribute to stronger regional dialogue on integrated water–energy–food–ecosystems management; identification of practical solutions, policy approaches and investment pathways for managing trade-offs; increased awareness of youth-led, innovation-driven and science-based initiatives; and will gather inputs to regional and global discussions on water and agrifood systems t...
13/5
2026
Digital pathways for agrifood systems transformation – Connecting policies, technological solutions and local innovation
Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Hybrid Event, 13/05/2026
The side event aims to present possible pathways for harnessing digital technologies for agrifood systems transformation in Europe and Central Asia, showcasing how policies, technological solutions, data and field-level initiatives can work together to unlock inclusive and sustainable digitalization.
20/5
2026
21/5
2026
Third International Forum for Action on Sustainable Beekeeping and Pollination
Maribor (Slovenia), 20/05/2026 - 21/05/2026
FAO and the Republic of Slovenia are jointly organizing the Third International Forum for Action on Sustainable Beekeeping and Pollination with the theme “Science, innovation and policy actions for a more sustainable future”, to be held in Maribor, Slovenia, from 20 to 21 May 2026.
3/6
2026
4/6
2026
From theory to action: EU LEADER approach in non-EU countries
Tartu (Estonia), 03/06/2026 - 04/06/2026
FAO is organizing a technical workshop on 3-4 June 2026 in Tartu, Estonia to build an understanding of the role of the European Union’s (EU) LEADER approach and its application in the context of sustainable transformation of local food systems based on country experiences and challenges.
21/4
2026
22/4
2026
FAO at the 2026 Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (RFSD)
Geneva (Switzerland), Hybrid Event, 21/04/2026 - 22/04/2026
The 2026 Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (RFSD) is an annual intergovernmental forum aiming to assess progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Go...