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Sustainable potato production system developed in Uzbekistan
21/07/2023
Potatoes are cultivated in over 150 countries and consumed all over the world, including here in Europe and Central Asia where it is both an important crop and a staple in regional diets.  It is food, fodder, and a source of income for farmers.
Livestock industry in Central Asia looks into digital solutions to build resilience
18/07/2023

Dairy and meat businesses in Central Asia, especially smaller ones, are being hit by multiple shocks – from the war in Ukraine, to droughts, to the lingering effects of COVID-19. 

From Italy to Georgia: regenerating rural communities with agritourism
06/07/2023

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are working to unite Georgia's unique food heritage, traditions and landscapes, by strengthening the links between agriculture and tourism. 

FAO, WHO focus on food safety and One Health
30/06/2023
Food safety saves lives. It is not only a crucial component of food security, but it also plays a vital role in reducing foodborne diseases that are estimated to affect every year 23 million people in Europe and Central Asia only. 
Opportunities and challenges of eating local
15/06/2023

Ahead of Sustainable Gastronomy Day (18 June), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have issued a new publication for hotels, restaurants and catering enterprises (HoReCa) on how best to source food from local suppliers.

 

Central Asian Animal Health Network members look at the future of animal health and One Health
09/06/2023
The Central Asian Animal Health Network (CAAHN) convened on 8−9 June for its third meeting since its establishment in 2019 in the historical city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to delve into the future of animal health and the One Health approach within the region.
World Food Safety Day events in Kyrgyzstan promote food standards
07/06/2023
When you eat, are you sure your food is safe?  Most likely, the answer will not be categorically affirmative. Foodborne diseases affect 1 in 10 people worldwide each year. To change this situation, many people work every day to ensure that safety requirements are met in the food production process. Food standards help us to ensure what we eat is safe. 
New FAO report on the outcomes of the United Nations Food Systems Summit in Europe and Central Asia calls for new and agile actions for agrifood systems transformation
20/04/2023

This report is helpful to inform national governments and food system stakeholders in Europe and Central Asia, finding common priority issues and framing regional-level discussions. It can be an essential reading, as part of the countries’ preparations for the first  UN Food Systems Stocktake Moment, next 24-26 July 2023.

Regional vision for sustainable and resilient national food systems builds on success of food loss and waste project
17/04/2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), key national stakeholders and partner organizations of the three-year project “Reduction of Food Loss and Waste in Central Asia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye” have come together to conclude the project, take stock of its milestones, and set a vision for more sustainable and resilient national food systems in line with the countries’ commitment to achieve SDG 12.3.
FAO–Türkiye Partnership Programme enhances collaboration among food safety authorities in the region
13/04/2023
The Partnership Programme on Food and Agriculture (FTPP), a collaboration between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Türkiye, includes a spectrum of activities aimed at strengthening the food and agriculture sector in Central Asia. FAO, with funding from Türkiye, is now midway through the implementation of a three-year project to improve food safety systems in the region to deliver safe, reliable and nutritious food from farm to table.
Towards a waste-free future
30/03/2023

Over the past 50 years, food production has grown by almost 300 percent. And yet, by 2050, we will need to produce 60 percent more food to feed a world population of 9.3 billion.

Modernizing food safety while preserving traditions in Serbia
10/01/2023
FAO and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development help update food safety measures for smallholders’ traditional culinary products
New guidelines show how Montenegrin retailers can source locally
02/08/2022
While the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted trade and global food supply chains, it also created new options and preferences among consumers for local food products. This underscores the importance of a well-functioning food system that can supply enough good quality, affordable food for all, at all times.
Aquaculture value chain actors enhance knowledge of post-harvest management practices
24/03/2022
The international fish trade is expanding due to sustained demand, trade liberalization policies, globalization of food systems, and technological innovations. To address these and other issues arising from post-harvest management among actors in the aqua
FAO supports Ukraine in leveraging its agricultural export potential
25/06/2021
Following a request by the Government of Ukraine, FAO is supporting the country create a foreign agricultural attaché infrastructure. The idea behind this is to help Ukrainian agrifood producers enter foreign markets, through increased awareness of the co
Stronger linkages of cities and rural areas back efficient food systems in Tajikistan
21/12/2020
FAO helped revitalize the urban-rural connection in Tajikistan, with a view to develop more efficient food systems that benefits residents of both areas. Considering that well-functioning urban-rural linkages are the key to advance the economy, nutrition
Geographical indication products can help Albania align with EU standards
18/12/2020
In Albania, FAO has used part of its efficiency savings to scale up the promotion of geographical indication products in light of the country’s European Union approximation process. Traditional and geographical indication products also have a high potenti
Joint FAO-WHO webinar looks at food safety control and management in 2020
16/12/2020
Many countries have been – and some still are – in full or partial lockdown. Although the work to assess the impacts of COVID-19 to determine informed actions continues, it was also time to take stock on food safety in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Events

21/ 5

2024

23/5

2024

Workshop: Coherent policies and collective action across agrifood systems in Europe and Central Asia
Budapest (Hungary), Hybrid Event, 21/05/2024 - 23/05/2024

The Regional Technical Workshop, which will be held in Budapest and online on 21-23 May 2024, is organized under the framework of the Technical Cooperation Programme  “Transforming agrifood systems in the Europe and Central Asia region” and serves as a pivotal platform for advancing the agenda of transforming agrifood systems in Europe and Central Asia. By fostering collaboration, policy c...

11/ 3

2024

Food Systems Talk 6: Unveiling Finland’s journey towards sustainable food systems transformation with the National Convenor
Virtual Event, 11/03/2024

“Plate, People and Planet: unveiling Finland’s journey towards sustainable food systems transformation with the National Convenor”,  is the sixth Food Systems Talk organized by the Issue-based Coalition on Sustainable Food Systems (IBC SFS).    

27/ 3

2024

Bringing in behavioural perspective to food loss and waste value chain analysis
Virtual Event, 27/03/2024

The webinar will present a case of food loss and waste analysis amplified with a study of the behavioural causes of the issue and the assessme...

11/ 12

2023

Consultation workshop: Responding to the crisis in food, energy and financial systems
Hybrid Event, 11/12/2023

To better understand the impact of the triple crises on food security in Europe and Central Asia and to offer pertinent guidance and support to the vulnerable countries, FAO has commissioned a study on the consequences of the current food, energy and finance crisis on food security in vulnerable countries of Europe and Central Asia. The study is a part of FAO’s Regional Technical Cooperation Pr...

4/ 9

2023

6/9

2023

International Plant Protection Convention regional workshop 2023
Podgorica (Montenegro), 04/09/2023 - 06/09/2023

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is an intergovernmental treaty signed by over 180 countries, which aims to protect the world's plant resources from the spread and introduction of pests, and promote safe trade. The IPPC regional workshops help participants understand the regional phytosanitary realities and ch...

24/ 7

2023

Food Systems Talk: Feeding Europe in a changing climate
Virtual Event, 24/07/2023

The next Food Systems Talk entitled “Feeding Europe in a changing climate: Challenges and opportunities for sustainable food systems transformation”, is jointly organized by the Issue-based Coalition on Sustainable Food Systems (IBC-SFS) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

8/ 6

2023

9/6

2023

Third workshop of the Central Asian Animal Health Network
Samarkand (Uzbekistan), 08/06/2023 - 09/06/2023

FAO and the Subregional Representation for Central Asia of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) are organizing the third workshop of the Central Asian Animal Health Network (CAAHN). 

26/ 5

2023

Webinar: Successful biocontrol of the European grapevine moth in Georgia
Virtual Event, 26/05/2023

Biocontrol is a case study of healthy, biodiversity-rich, resilient agriculture, which will be promoted through the OCOP initiative. This webinar will serve as a forum to share knowledge, experiences and lessons learned in sustainable pest and pesticide management from different countries that are inte...

17/ 5

2023

Webinar: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Central Asia and the Caucasus
Virtual Event, 17/05/2023

Avian influenza is a highly contagious transboundary disease with zoonotic potential. In its high pathogenicity form, AI causes variable clinical signs in poultry and birds, including severe illness. It can lead to high mortality rates in poultry flocks, as well as in populations of wild birds and mammals. The disease comes at a high cost. Not only due to the production losses associated to ...

2/ 5

2023

3/5

2023

FAO Regional Launch Event and Workshop on the Implementation of the OCOP Country Projects in Europe and Central Asia
Tashkent (Uzbekistan), 02/05/2023 - 03/05/2023

FAO launched the Global Action on Green Development of the Special Agricultural Products (SAPs): “One Country One Priority Product” (OCOP) in September 2021 to address the current and recurring challenges of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition as well as to contribute to the development of smallholders and family farms, amongst other strategic objectives. Subsequently, in July 2022, the OC...

17/ 4

2023

Reduction of Food Loss and Waste in Central Asia, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye - Project closing event
Virtual Event, 17/04/2023

 FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye bring together national stakeholders and partner organizations from across the sub-region to mark the closure of the three-year project “Reduction of Food Loss and Waste in Central Asia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye” and present the main results of their activities since the project commencement in 2...

16/ 11

2021

Comprehensive training on tools and methods for measuring, analyzing, and reporting on food losses and waste
Hybrid Event, 16/11/2021

Time: 09:00 – 17:00 CET International attention on the issue of food loss and waste (FLW) is firmly reflected in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Specifically, Target 12.3 of the Sustainable Development Goals, which embody this agenda, calls

30/ 11

2021

2/12

2021

Regional training on brucellosis laboratory diagnosis for Central Asian countries
Hybrid Event, 30/11/2021 - 02/12/2021

Participating countries: Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan Organizers: FAO, through its regional office for Europe and Central Asia is organizing a regional training on brucellosis laboratory diagnosis. Brucellosis was iden

8/ 12

2021

9/12

2021

Second Workshop of the Central Asian Animal Health Network (CAAHN)
Hybrid Event, 08/12/2021 - 09/12/2021

Participating countries: Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan Background: FAO, through its regional office for Europe and Central Asia and in collaboration with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) launched in Novemb

8/ 12

2021

Food loss and waste reduction in hospitality and food service sector
Hybrid Event, 08/12/2021

Join the discussion on 8 December, 10:00 – 12:00 CET The recent UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2021 estimated that 26 percent of all food waste generated in 2019 came from food service. In this regard, restaurants, catering, and hospitality enterprises (Ho

20/ 12

2021

Third Regional Consultation on Geographical Indications in Europe and Central Asia
Hybrid Event, 20/12/2021

On 20 December FAO and oriGIn hosted the Third Regional Consultation on Geographical Indication in Europe and Central Asia. The virtual meeting was organized in the context of an FAO project aimed at supporting the development of Geographical Indications

25/ 1

2022

FAO at Upakovka-2022: Packaging solutions to reduce food loss and waste along the food value chain
Hybrid Event, 25/01/2022

As part of the activities under the joint SAVE FOOD Initiative, FAO Liaison Office with the Russian Federation and Messe Dusseldorf Moscow will assemble the Fifth Conference on food loss and waste reduction. The event, organized in the framework of the an

31/ 1

2022

4/2

2022

Regional training workshop on risk-based approaches for peste des petits ruminants prevention, control and eradication
Hybrid Event, 31/01/2022 - 04/02/2022

Participating countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Georgia, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Turkey and Ukraine The Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Global Control and Eradication Strategy was approved in 2015 under the umbrella of the Global

17/ 3

2022

Regional African swine fever online Forum
Hybrid Event, 17/03/2022

9:00 – 12:00 CET Considering the importance of African swine fever (ASF) for the agribusiness sector of Southern and Eastern Europe the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD

10/ 6

2022

Food safety in Europe and Central Asia: Past, present and future
Hybrid Event, 10/06/2022

11:00 - 12:15 CEST FAO and WHO celebrated World Food Safety Day on 7 June under the theme "Safer food, better health" to highlight the vital role of food safety in saving lives of millions, and ensuring fair trade all over the world. On this occasion, F

14/ 6

2022

Policy webinar: Promoting the investment of remittances in Moldovan agribusinesses 2.
Hybrid Event, 14/06/2022

14:00 – 15:30 (CEST) The FAO Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition (FSN Forum) is pleased to invite you to the policy webinar “Designing public programmes to promote investment of family remittances in the development of small and medium agribusine

27/ 6

2022

30/6

2022

Annual meeting of the Forest Invasive Species Network for Europe and Central Asia
Hybrid Event, 27/06/2022 - 30/06/2022

Damages caused by saproxylic (bark and wood boring) beetles have increased significantly in recent decades across Europe and Central Asia. Besides of the problems caused by native bark beetles, the effect of introduced or invasive ambrosia beetles shows a

5/ 9

2022

7/9

2022

2022 IPPC regional workshop: Plant health innovations for food security
Hybrid Event, 05/09/2022 - 07/09/2022

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is an intergovernmental treaty signed by over 180 countries, which aims to protect the world's plant resources from the spread and introduction of pests, and promote safe trade. The IPPC regional worksh

14/ 12

2022

15/12

2022

Lumpy skin disease simulation exercise in Uzbekistan
Hybrid Event, 14/12/2022 - 15/12/2022

Earlier, FAO launched a Technical Cooperation Programme to strengthen preparedness against lumpy skin disease in Central Asia in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.