Launch of FAO and the SDGs – Accelerating transformation through the four betters

Hybrid Event, 29/05/2026

A high-level launch event, opened by the FAO Director-General, will bring together FAO senior leadership and Permanent Representatives of FAO Members for a dialogue on SDG progress and the transformative role of agrifood systems in shaping it. The dialogue will also look ahead, explori...

International Day of Potato 2026: Where potatoes grow, livelihoods flourish

Hybrid Event, 29/05/2026

The third observance of the International Day of Potato, on 30 May 2026, under the theme Where potatoes grow, livelihoods flourish emphasizes the role of potatoes in strengthening livelihoods for farmers and value chain actors from the highlands of the Andes to Africa, Europe, Asia and beyond. By advancing potato farming and value chain development, the crop contributes to poverty reduction, re...

Not all acaricides are the same: how the product features influence acaricide resistance

28/05/2026

Celebration of the International Day of Potato 2026 in the Russian Federation

Hybrid Event, 28/05/2026

To celebrate the International Day of Potato 2026 (IPD 2026) FAO Liaison Office with the Russian Federation together with the Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy and Phos...

Launch of the publication “Case studies promoting bioeconomy through agricultural practices in Europe and Central Asia”

Virtual Event, 28/05/2026

The objective of this event is to showcase practical, scalable solutions from Europe and Central Asia, highlight how circular bioeconomy approaches in agriculture can drive progress across multiple SDGs, foster innovation, and support countries in translating regional and global commitments into concrete action on the ground. 

World Bee Day 2026 celebration in the Russian Federation

Hybrid Event, 22/05/2026

The celebration of World Bee Day 2026 in the Russian Federation is a collaborative effort between the FAO Liaison Office in Moscow and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Bashkortostan. This landmark event will be hosted at the Bashkir State Agrarian Univers...

Celebrating the International Day of Tea: Monitoring tea plantations with remote sensing

21/05/2026

On the occasion of the International Tea Day, FAO’s Land and Water Division is hosting a webinar to discuss a new global map of tea plantation distribution, produced by CBAS and Fuzhou University and now available through the FAO Agro-Informatics Platform. The webinar will also provide an opportunity to discuss recent applications of remote sensing for monitoring tea plant health.

AgriTech Observatory - Navigating Digital Agriculture in Europe and Central Asia: Where We Stand, Where We’re Going

Virtual Event, 21/05/2026

The FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU) invites researchers, technology providers, UN partners, IFIs and policymakers to a webinar marking a milestone for the region's digital agriculture community: over 1 000 initiatives catalogued by the AgriTech Observatory — and the moment to put them to work through active use, contribution and partnerships.

35th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35)

Hybrid Event, 11/05/2026 - 15/05/2026

Tajikistan is hosting the 35th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35) from 11 to 15 May 2026. The Conference brings together FAO Members from across Europe and Central Asia to engage in strategic dialogue on the most pressing food and agriculture issues facing the region.

FAO Virtual Career Fair 2026

28/04/2026

Join the FAO Virtual Career Fair and connect with experts working to end hunger and transform our agrifood systems.

From Knowledge to Innovation: Women as Key Enablers of Rural Transformation

22/04/2026

In the context of the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, this side event will showcase practical and policy approaches to strengthening women’s access to knowledge, information, and innovation. Through a roundtable exchange, speakers will highlight partnerships, institutional solutions, and women- and farmer-led initiatives that advance more inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems ...

Cross‑Regional Webinar: Advancing Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment through the VG‑GEWGE

07/04/2026

Join us for the first webinar in the International Year of the Woman Farmer! Explore Focus Area 3 of the CFS Voluntary Guidelines on Gender Equality: Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment. Learn from proven approaches that enhance women’s access to decent work, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion across agrifood systems.

One Health Summit: Quadripartite One Health Collaboration in Europe and Central Asia

Virtual Event, 01/04/2026

The webinar will highlight how the participating organizations (FAO, UNEP, WHO/Europe and WOAH) collaborate to address complex and emerging health challenges. 

Consultative dialogue of youth in Europe and Central Asia

30/03/2026

As part of the preparatory process for the 

“How to Mobilize Restoration Investments at Scale: Lessons and Reflections”

30/03/2026

The session will focus on practical experiences in mobilizing investments for restoration in Asia-Pacific and Africa. It will promote exchange of ideas and showcase replicable models, featuring country experiences from Kenya and Mongolia to highlight the importance of strategic investments in scaling up restoration efforts.

Symposium on the occasion of World Water Day in the Russian Federation

Hybrid Event, 24/03/2026

The main objective of World Water Day is to contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6: ensuring availability and sustainable use of water and sanitation for all by 2030.

International Day of Forests 2026: Forests for Healthy Economies of Today and Tomorrow

20/03/2026

The webinar will explore how forests contribute to sustainable economies in the region and highlight experiences and initiatives that support livelihoods, restoration and long-term forest resilience.

Press conference - Intl Day of Forests 2026

19/03/2026

Join the FAO Liaison Office in Moscow to celebrate the International Day of Forests, celebrated annually on March 21. Federal TASS News Agency will host a press conference dedicated to the role of forests in achieving economic prosperity.

World Wildlife Day celebration 2026

Hybrid Event, 10/03/2026

This year's theme is Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods.

To highlight the crucial role of wild plant species in glob...

International Women's Day: Advancing Access to Justice for Women Farmers

05/03/2026

The event will bring together women farmers from diverse regions and sectors to share experiences and innovative practices, highlighting the importance of access to justice in securing land and resource rights, ensuring fair working conditions, and promoting equal access to services and opportunities.