The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Türkiye share a long-standing, steadfast partnership dedicated to addressing the most pressing global challenges of our time, including climate change, water scarcity, hunger, and food security. Driven by the established FAO-Türkiye Partnership Programmes, this enduring cooperation focuses on reducing rural poverty and promoting the sustainable management of natural resources.
Through these deeply rooted programmes, FAO and Türkiye provide vital funding, extensive expertise, and shared experiences to empower communities across Central Asia, the Caucasus, Europe, the Balkans and Africa. By actively working to combat desertification, preserve fragile ecosystems, and build resilient agricultural systems, our continuous collaboration produces meaningful solutions for a sustainable world. Explore our website to discover how this historic partnership is making a lasting impact on the ground to achieve better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life for all.
Serhat Burak Güresinli
Liaison Officer for FAO-Türkiye Partnership Programmes (FTPP)
News
FAO–Türkiye Partnership Programmes project strengthens results-based monitoring for better policymaking
28/09/2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and...
35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe showcases achievements of FAO-Türkiye Partnership Programmes
15/05/2026
The FAO-Türkiye Partnership Programmes (FTPP) were prominently showcased at the 35th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35), held...
Uzbekistan strengthens livestock sector through capacity development of silage production
22/04/2026
A new training initiative in Uzbekistan is bringing together smallholder farmers and producers to enhance their knowledge and practical skills of silage...
15/9
2026
Towards COP31: Integrated Fire Management and Interoperability – Second Webinar
15/09/2026
Join FAO for the second webinar in the FAO Subregional Office for Central Asia Integrated Fire Management Webinar Series, focusing on Integrated Fire Management (IFM), int...
8/12
2025
12/12
2025
Hands-on training on multifunctional forest management planning
08/12/2025 - 12/12/2025
This hands-on training is implemented under the project “Improving Biodiversity and Sustainable Forestry (GCP/SEC/025/TUR)”. Building on the online training series from July 2025, this in-person programme focuses on the practical...
| Project Code | Title | Start date | End date | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCP/SEC/020/TUR | Enhancing the Visibility of the FAO-Türkiye Partnership Programmes (FTPPII and FTFP) | 01/2021 | 12/2026 | $ 905 948 |
| GCP/SEC/025/TUR | Improving Biodiversity and Sustainable Forestry | 11/2024 | 11/2027 | $3 300 000 |
| GCP/SEC/024/TUR | Enhancing the Capacity of the Turkish International Forestry Training Centre | 03/2024 | 02/2027 | $1 000 000 |
| GCP/RER/031/TUR | Central Asia Regional Programme for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (FISHDEV) | 12/2009 | 12/2014 | $1,800,000 |