Europe and Central Asia Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2025
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The 2025 edition of the Europe and Central Asia Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition reviews progress towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2, with a focus on hunger, food insecurity, malnutrition and the cost and affordability of healthy diets across the region. The report calls for sustained agrifood system transformation and coordinated multisectoral action to ensure inclusive progress towards ending hunger and all forms of malnutrition.
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Europe and Central Asia Gender Newsletter, June 2026 – Issue #22
07/2026
The June 2026 issue of the Europe and Central Asia Gender Newsletter includes events at the FAO Regional Conference in Dushanbe and the UNECE Forum in Geneva, in the context of the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. It also presents FAO’s regional gender equality webpage, partnership with the Union of Hungarian Women, and country work in Uzbekistan and Montenegro. The Stories of empowerment section highlights rural women in Tajikistan and Georgia.
Summary of the regional Virtual Learning Center activities in Europe and Central Asia as of 1 July 2026
07/2026
This seventh issue of the Virtual Learning Center (VLC) for Europe and central Asia (REU) newsletter presents a brief overview of the online courses conducted in the first half of this year and upcoming activities in the second half of 2026.
Guidelines on emergency response preparedness in agriculture in Europe and Central Asia
06/2026
Across the Europe and Central Asia region, the increasing frequency and severity of various types of hazards are adversely impacting agrifood systems and food security. In this context, preparedness is no longer optional; it is a strategic cost-effective strategy to help countries protect livelihoods. These guidelines provide a comprehensive and practice framework to support governments and partners in enhancing preparedness for effective response in the agriculture sector.
Europe and Central Asia – Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2025
06/2026
The 2025 edition of the Europe and Central Asia Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition reviews progress towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2, with a focus on hunger, food insecurity, malnutrition and the cost and affordability of healthy diets across the region. The report calls for sustained agrifood system transformation and coordinated multisectoral action to ensure inclusive progress towards ending hunger and all forms of malnutrition.
FAO in Europe and Central Asia 2025
04/2026
This publication provides a concise overview of FAO’s key achievements and partnerships in Europe and Central Asia, despite ongoing challenges such as the war in Ukraine, climate change and political instability. The first section presents programme work through the lens of the Four Betters. The second section briefly summarizes major completed and ongoing projects across the region, showcasing key initiatives.
Yearbook 2024–2025: Technical assistance for sound management of hazardous chemicals in Uzbekistan
06/2026
The "Technical assistance for sound management of hazardous chemicals in Uzbekistan" yearbook (2024–2025) provides a comprehensive overview of a project led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Uzbekistan, in close collaboration with the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change and the Agency of Plant Protection and Quarantine, and funded by the European Union. This document highlights the project’s first two years of implementation.
Ukraine: Humanitarian Response Update, 8 June, 2026
06/2026
Through its Emergency and Early Recovery Response Plan for 2026–2028, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is targeting 239 844 rural families and small-scale farmers affected by the ongoing war. During the first half of 2026, FAO has supported over 11 000 rural families with seed potatoes, vegetable seeds, young poultry, cash and voucher assistance. In parallel, more than 600 farmers received agricultural input vouchers and grant support for farm development.
Building resilient agriculture in Serbia
02/2026
The purpose of this report is to showcase the results of the “Strengthening Disaster Resilience in Agriculture” project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the FAO in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management.
From vulnerability to resilience: Guidelines for assessing climate change impacts in agricultural heritage systems
03/2026
This publication presents an eight-step guide to assess vulnerability and resilience to climate change impacts in Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems and in agricultural systems with similar characteristics. With a particular focus on Europe and Central Asia, the guide supports practitioners in designing and implementing context-specific climate vulnerability assessments that strengthen adaptive capacity and promote dynamic conservation.
Seeds of Heritage: The Journey of GIAHS in Europe and Central Asia
10/2025
This booklet presents the progress and future steps of the FAO programme Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) in the Europe and Central Asia region. It aims to provide a clear overview of the regional current state of identification and dynamic conservation of these agricultural heritage systems,highlighting their role as "living laboratories” of resilience, biodiversity, cultural heritage and sustainable agricultural practices to global challenges.
Rust never sleeps – Protecting wheat, livelihoods and food security through regional action in Central Asia and the Caucasus
05/2026
The publication outlines how the project supports coordinated surveillance, early warning systems, resistance breeding and rapid response mechanisms across participating countries. It highlights key achievements, including the establishment of a regional network, capacity development for specialists and farmers, strengthened laboratory and field capabilities, and the development of national strategies and contingency plans.
Antimicrobial use practices in the livestock sector in Kazakhstan
03/2026
The Understanding Antimicrobial Use in Food and Agriculture series is a compilation of country reports, each describing antimicrobial use (AMU) practices and awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the livestock sector. The data presented in these reports was obtained through knowledge-attitudes-practices (KAP) field surveys conducted with farmers of priority livestock production systems, field veterinarians, veterinary pharmacy personnel, and feed mill personnel.
FAO Türkiye Newsletter, November 2025 – Issue #22
11/2025
The 22nd edition of the FAO-Türkiye Newsletter showcases key milestones in building resilient agrifood systems and safeguarding biodiversity. Featured stories include the Hepyerinden initiative connecting rural women’s cooperatives to national e-commerce markets, the Seeds of Resilience project supporting recovery in earthquake-affected regions, and regional efforts to restore forests and protect flamingos.
National Gender Profile of Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods – Turkey
09/2016
The purpose of the National Gender Profile of Agricultural and Rural Livelihoods - Turkey is to contribute to the production of knowledge for better informed, targeted and gender sensitive actions in agriculture and rural development. This national profile points out some of the major gender inequalities that need to be considered by policy makers and project managers according to available data, and identifies further research needs. 2016, 72 p.
Establishment of groups as a crucial element for geographical indication success
05/2026
Geographical indications (GIs) can support rural development, value creation and cultural heritage preservation, but their success often depends on effective collective action among producers. This paper highlights producer groups as a key factor in ensuring sustainable GI systems, focusing on their role in quality management, market access and fair value distribution, particularly in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
University curriculum assessment on the learning outcomes related to antimicrobial resistance at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Technical University of Moldova
04/2026
The Strengthening Veterinary Education on Antimicrobial Resistance series compiles assessment reports of veterinary education institutions, detailing strengths and areas for improvement in the institutions’ curricula, and recommendations to enhance their education on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) learning outcomes.This issue of the series summarizes the findings of the assessment conducted at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Technical University of Moldova, in Chișinău, Moldova.
Transforming agricultural cooperatives in Azerbaijan for agrifood system resilience
04/2026
This policy brief presents a strategic vision for transforming agricultural cooperatives in Azerbaijan into engines of inclusive growth and agrifood system resilience. As the 2025 UN International Year of Cooperatives concludes, Azerbaijan is well‑positioned to elevate the role of cooperatives in economic diversification, social inclusion, and national food security.
Cultivation practices and gross margins of crops in Europe and Central Asia
03/2026
The "Regional technical manual on cultivation practices and gross margins of crops in Europe and Central Asia” provides practical guidance and information to support relevant ministries, extension services, family farmers and other key stakeholders in improving the productivity and production of economically important crops. It offers detailed insights into cultivation practices for crops such as apples, grapes, maize, potatoes, soybeans, sunflowers, tomatoes and wheat.
Pocket guide to monitor important bark and wood-boring forest insects in Europe and Central Asia
03/2026
This guide addresses the growing problem of the damage caused by bark and wood-boring insects in the forests of Europe and Central Asia, highlighting the expanding threats from both native and non-native species. The guide aims to equip forest practitioners and researchers with the tools and knowledge needed to detect and monitor these harmful insects early, supporting more effective management and protection of forest resources.
Overview of market information systems for agriculture and food security in seven Europe and Central Asia countries
02/2026
Sustainable development and food security are major challenges, exacerbated by socioeconomic shocks and climate change. Incorporating science-based climate and market information into agricultural planning and policies can help manage these risks effectively. This report includes a literature review and outlines best practices for market information systems (MIS) in agriculture and food security. It provides practical pointers for establishing or improving MIS.