25/ 11
2021
Regional consultation on FAO Science and Innovation Strategy in ECA Region
Hybrid Event, 25/11/2021
The regional consultation will facilitate a multi-stakeholder dialogue, knowledge sharing, and exchange of experience among relevant actors in the countries of Europe and Central Asia. Through this regional consultation, FAO is providing a platform for d
24/ 11
2021
Emergencies, their impact on livestock-related livelihoods and the emergency response (24/11/2021)
Hybrid Event, 24/11/2021
Natural and man-made disasters occur in various forms, and all of them can severely affect people’s livelihoods through loss of assets, including livestock. In emergency situations, specific livestock-targeted interventions are needed to help households s
24/ 11
2021
Webinar: Reducing antimicrobial use – The Belgian experience
Hybrid Event, 24/11/2021
On the occasion of the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18–24 November), Jeroen Dewulf, Professor in the Ghent University’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, will deliver an insightful lecture on reducing antimicrobial use through ensuring better biosecu
24/ 11
2021
FAO-REUFIS webinar: Contingency plans and early warning systems – how can they help protect forests?
Hybrid Event, 24/11/2021
Join us on 24 November 2021, 11:00 - 14:00 CET Early warning/early action systems are valuable tools to mitigate potentially detrimental events such as pest and disease outbreaks through preventative activities. Well formulated early warning/early action
23/ 11
2021
Webinar: Reducing antimicrobial use – The Finnish experience
Hybrid Event, 23/11/2021
On the occasion of the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18–24 November), Hanna Hamina the Executive Director of the Finnish Poultry Association will deliver an insightful lecture on reducing antimicrobial use in poultry production through ensuring bett
22/ 11
2021
28/11
2021
European Forest Week 2021
Hybrid Event, 22/11/2021 - 28/11/2021
This year, the European Forest Week will be celebrated in conjunction with Foresta2021, the Joint Session of the UNECE Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry (COFFI), and the FAO European Forestry Commission (EFC).
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
16/ 11
2021
17/11
2021
Regional dialogue on biodiversity mainstreaming across agricultural sectors in Europe and Central Asia
Hybrid Event, 16/11/2021 - 17/11/2021
11:00 – 13:00 (CET) FAO supports member countries in mainstreaming biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in the agriculture sector. Following the first global multi-stakeholder dialogue, and in line with its mandate to coordinate a collective effort, FAO convenes the first regional dialogue on biodiversity mainstreaming for Europe and Central Asia.
11/ 11
2021
Gender equality in land ownership and control in the Western Balkans: Looking back, looking ahead
Hybrid Event, 11/11/2021
The virtual event, co-organized by FAO, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and International Union of Notaries, will showcase good practices and lessons learned from eight years of collaboration in the Western Balkans region. I
4/ 11
2021
Food Systems Talks: Shedding light on key game-changing solutions towards food systems transformation
Hybrid Event, 04/11/2021
In the support of the UN Food Systems Summit, the Issue-Based Coalition (IBC) on Sustainable Food Systems is launching the ‘Food Systems Talks’ series as an engaging opportunity to increase awareness on how food systems are interlinked in all three dimens
25/ 10
2021
29/10
2021
World Programme for the Census of Agriculture 2020
Hybrid Event, 25/10/2021 - 29/10/2021
The webinar’s goal is to inform FAO members in Europe and Central Asia about the Operational Guidelines (Volume 2) that complements the World Programme for the Census of Agriculture 2020 covering the period of 2016–2025. The guidelines support the impleme
20/ 10
2021
22/10
2021
International aspects of the unification of European and Central Asian countries’ legislation in the fields of testing varieties and seed production
Hybrid Event, 20/10/2021 - 22/10/2021
10:00-12:30 (Budapest time) FAO considers crop improvements, as well as delivery of high-quality seeds and planting materials of selected varieties to growers, necessary for improved crop production and meeting growing environmental challenges. FAO, in
20/ 10
2021
21/10
2021
Dialogue on Land Degradation Neutrality in Europe and Central Asia
Hybrid Event, 20/10/2021 - 21/10/2021
The concept of LDN first emerged from the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in 2012. And the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) defines it as “a state whereby the amount and quality of land resources necessary to s
19/ 10
2021
7th Sustainable Food Summit
Hybrid Event, 19/10/2021
09.30-12.00 (GMT+3) On the occasion of World Food Day 2021, FAO, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the Sustainability Academy and the Turkish Food & Beverage Industry Employers Association are jointly organizing the 7th Sustainable Food Summi
16/ 10
2021
World Food Day Horse Race
Hybrid Event, 16/10/2021
The World Food Day Horse Race is a traditional event in Turkey. Each year the Jockey Club of Turkey dedicates one of its races to World Food Day to raise awareness of key issues related to food and hunger. This year the race will take place on Saturday, 1
16/ 10
2021
WFD Youth Gathering Food Systems Impacton with BAU
Hybrid Event, 16/10/2021
09.00-16.00 (GMT+3) To mark World Food Day 2021 and as part of their newly established collaboration, FAO and Bahçeşehir University (BAU) have organized a joint event for university students on agri-food systems. Taking place on the BAU Future Campus, th
15/ 10
2021
Webinar on FAO’s vision for urban food and food systems and local food production
Hybrid Event, 15/10/2021
14.00-16.00 (GMT+3) As part of celebrations to mark World Food Day 2021, FAO Turkey is co-organizing an event with the Union of Municipalities of Turkey (TBB) on urban food and food systems and local food production. Bringing together experts from FAO,
14/ 10
2021
Youth event: Actors of transformation in the agrifood system
Hybrid Event, 14/10/2021
19.00-20.40 (GMT+3) An upcoming event on the role of youth in transforming food and agricultural systems is the latest output of the flourishing partnership between FAO and Bahçeşehir University (BAU). Organized within the scope of celebrations for Worl
14/ 10
2021
15/10
2021
FAO-WHO World Food Day symposium
Hybrid Event, 14/10/2021 - 15/10/2021
FAO Turkey and WHO are jointly organizing a two-day symposium shaped around the theme of World Food Day 2021: Our actions are our future – Better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life. Supported by Fırat University and the
11/ 10
2021
13/10
2021
Seventh Session of the Central Asian and Caucasus Regional Fisheries and Aquaculture Commission (CACFish)
Hybrid Event, 11/10/2021 - 13/10/2021
Fisheries and aquaculture play an important role in rural employment and economic development all around the world, including also Central Asia and the Caucasus. Furthermore, fish is the main source of animal protein for billions of people worldwide, and