Temperatures in Europe have increased at more than twice the global average over the past 30 years – the highest of any continent in the world. As the warming trend continues, exceptional heat, wildfires, floods and other climate change impacts will affect society, economies and ecosystems, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

COP27 provides a pivotal moment for the food and agriculture agenda that would encourage future actions for climate resilient and sustainable practices.

For the first time ever, the COP27 in Egypt next month will have four pavilions dedicated to food systems solutions, including the Food4Climate Pavilion, a partnership of several NGOs including those local to Egypt, is working to create a unified voice and clear call to action for decision-makers.

At the World Food Forum week, FAO events in the region focused on the potential of youth, and greening of agrifood systems through digitalization, and innovation

The third International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, observed on 29 September, is a great opportunity to learn about the measures that can and should be taken by both public and private sectors and to join efforts with others to cut food loss and waste effectively.

The key findings of a new assessment reveal the positive impacts of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) approach on biodiversity, but increasing avocado plantations pose risks to the continuity of the site.

FAO REU, in partnerships with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye, and the Economic Cooperation Organization Regional Coordination Centre for Food Security, with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality of The Netherlands’’, under the FAO-Türkiye Partnership Programme on Food and Agriculture, is organising a Regional Conference on Food Loss and Waste Reduction in Europe and Central Asia “Enabling the change”, in a hybrid format on 5 –6 October 2022, in Istanbul, Türkiye, and virtually on Zoom.

Climate change is a serious issue in the Republic of Tajikistan. To this end, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invited a wide group of partners to a climate finance workshop on 24-25 August in Dushanbe. The workshop was part of a Green Climate Fund (GCF) readiness project, implemented in close cooperation with the Committee for Environmental Protection under Government of Tajikistan.

Trade plays a vital role in our everyday lives. It connects food systems and people and provides consumers with sufficient, diverse and nutritious food. It also generates income and employment for farmers, workers and traders around the world. How can trade policies in food and agriculture address today's challenges and how can they contribute to long-term sustainable development for all?

FAO rolls out its global initiative “One Country One Priority Product”

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and addressing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the impacts of the ongoing war in Ukraine on the Europe and Central Asia region, requires an increased attention to rural communities. 

Today is the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought!

This year’s theme for the Day is "Rising up from drought together". Indeed, drought is one of the most destructive natural disasters in terms of the loss of life. By 2050, droughts may affect an estimated three-quarter of the world’s population. Action must be taken now to reverse this trend!

Today North Macedonia concluded the country's second Green Climate Fund (GCF) readiness project, laying the foundation for country-driven climate action in the future.

Recognizing the pivotal role of the private sector in low-emission and climate-resilient development, through the second GCF readiness project, FAO and the Government of North Macedonia put particular emphasis on unlocking the potential of local private companies in climate investments, through educating them on climate change issues, climate finance, and the use of technologies and innovation for climate change adaptation and mitigation. 

Achieving environmental goals is embedded in FAO’s work

Sharing regional experiences and best practices on land consolidation, land banking, and land abandonment will be the focus of the 13th international LANDNET workshop. Targeting in particular countries of Eur...

Budapest (Hungary) – Every year on 22 May, International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated to highlight the importance of biodiversity for many sustainable development issues, fi...

Hybrid Event, Łódź (Poland), 12/05/2022 - 12/05/2022

Hybrid Event, Łódź (Poland), 10/05/2022 - 13/05/2022

A recent report revealed that retail sector alone accounts for 13 percent of 931 million tonnes of food waste that was generated in the world in 2019. The causes of food waste at this stage of food supply chain often include fluctuations in seasonal supply of fresh food, changes in consumer demand, inappropriate sizes or packaging, visual defects or damage to a food item or the packaging, esthetical considerations for fresh produce or lack of consumer understanding concerning the date markings to name a few. 

FAO conducted a comprehensive training on measurement, monitoring and reporting of food losses for key national stakeholders in Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, aimed at supporting countries in developing effective food loss and waste reduction strategies and monitoring their progress towards achieving SDG target 12.3.