29 August 2025, Tashkent, Uzbekistan – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Uzbekistan are strengthening their collaboration to conserve and sustainably manage the nation's vital forests and protected areas. A recent FAO mission to the country from 18 to 23 August 2025 reviewed three potential national parks to serve as a model...

31 July 2025, Ankara – Forests are home to a wealth of biodiversity; they protect our climate and support a wide range of livelihoods. Recognizing the critical role of forests and as part of its commitment to sustainable biodiversity conservation and forest management, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), under the FAO-Türkiye Forestry Partnership Programme, has...

22 July 2025, Dushanbe/Sangvor, Tajikistan – In the rugged mountain landscapes of Central Asia, where forests shelter rare wildlife and sustain rural livelihoods, a quiet transformation is underway. Advances in sustainable forest management planning are taking place in Sangvor District, Tajikistan – a region home to high-altitude diverse ecosystems, ecotourism activities and traditional beekeeping communities. Recent field visits and collaborative assessments...

16 July 2025, Ankara – Ensuring global food security and sustainable agricultural development hinges on the efficient use of land resources, including the strategic implementation of land banking initiatives. This critical link was underscored at the closing event of the project “Enhancing agricultural land market development to address land abandonment and improve land consolidation procedures”, implemented under the umbrella of...

30 June 2025, Ankara – In a world grappling with the multifaceted crises of climate change, environmental degradation and resource scarcity, forests stand as indispensable pillars of food security, livelihoods and ecosystem integrity. They are vital custodians of global biodiversity, supporting an immense array of life and offering critical contributions to the resilience of communities against climate impacts. Investing in...