Events
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2018
20/11
2018
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2018
23/11
2018
Regional Training for SAARC Countries on Master Sampling Frames for Agricultural Statistics
19/11/2018 - 23/11/2018
Objectives This training programme aims to provide details of the Guidelines on Master Sampling Frames for Agricultural Statistics and to facilitate the transfer of knowledge to the staff involved in the construction, use and maintenance of MS
15/ 11
2018
17/11
2018
14/ 11
2018
15/11
2018
Second Meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Asia-Pacific Forestry Outlook Study III
14/11/2018 - 15/11/2018
Background The demand of society on forests has continuously changed. Initially, forests were mainly seen as resources for timber. Over time, the role of forests has expanded as our society expects various economic, social and environmental pr
13/ 11
2018
Technical Workshop on Scenario Development in Forestry Sector for 2030 and 2050
13/11/2018
Upon the request of the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC) at the 27th Session of APFC held in Colombo in October 2017 FAO is currently in the process of formulating the Third Asia-Pacific Forest Sector Outlook Study (APFSOS III). It will
13/ 11
2018
15/11
2018
Inception Workshop on Support to countries to Address Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing
13/11/2018 - 15/11/2018
Objectives and expected outputs of the inception workshop The inception workshop will bring together the representatives from the five participating countries (Bangladesh, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam) and regional partners to:
12/ 11
2018
The World Antibiotic Awareness Week Celebrations
12/11/2018
The World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) is a global campaign to promote prudent use of antimicrobials such as antibiotics and raise global awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) or antibiotic resistance. This year’s WAAW will be ce
11/ 11
2018
14/11
2018
41th Animal Production and Health Commission for Asia and the Pacific (APHCA)
11/11/2018 - 14/11/2018
Objectives 1. APHCA Executive Committee to meet and prepare the APHCA Business meeting including financial report2. To update APHCA members during the APHCA Business session on activities and finances of 20183. Develop and agree on APHCA workp
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2018
10/11
2018
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2018
8/11
2018
2/ 11
2018
Launch of 2018 Asia and the Pacific Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition
02/11/2018
Four UN agencies to reveal present state of hunger and malnutrition in Asia-Pacific Joint-report presents new data and analysis on the implications for countries of the world’s most populous region trying to achieve the global Zero Hunger
31/ 10
2018
2/11
2018
30/ 10
2018
1/11
2018
Regional Expert Consultation on Strengthening Mountain Agriculture Development and Food Security and Nutrition Governance for Zero Hunger and Poverty Reduction
30/10/2018 - 01/11/2018
The Workshop and Regional Expert Consultation event provided various approaches/ modalities for the way forward for sustainable mountain agriculture to enhance food security and nutrition governance as well as improve livelihoods in the region. Concept
29/ 10
2018
30/10
2018
The 2018 Meeting of the Animal Health Laboratory Technical Advisory Group (Lab TAG)
29/10/2018 - 30/10/2018
29/ 10
2018
2/11
2018
Technical Seminar and Study Tour on Phytosanitary Inspection of Seeds for Planting
29/10/2018 - 02/11/2018
Objectives To share the seed inspection procedures and methods implemented in participant countries and other countries including Japan and characteristics (advantages/disadvantages) of thereof To identify validity of current inspection pr
24/ 10
2018
26/10
2018
19/ 10
2018
World Food Day 2018
19/10/2018
With FAO and UN sister agencies reporting that hunger is on the rise, this year’s World Food Day theme takes aim at getting everyone on board to reach the 2030 zero hunger target. Countries across the Asia-Pacific Region are holding nation
16/ 10
2018
18/10
2018
16/ 10
2018
ASEAN Meeting on Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture
16/10/2018
Objectives Familiarize ASEAN agriculture sector climate change focal points with their UNFCCC national focal points and the representatives of the ASEAN Working Group on Climate Change; Familiarize ASEAN agriculture sector climate change fo
8/ 10
2018
12/10
2018
Regional Rural Invest Introduction to formulation and Analysis of Business Plans and Small Investment Projects Training Workshop
08/10/2018 - 12/10/2018
Objective Create a community of RuralInvest practitioners in the region that will assist in the institutionalization of RuralInvest at national level. Concept note Agenda