Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ensuring inclusive growth requires partnerships and collaborations with everyone concerned. The expertise and experience of the private sector is also key to meet the challenges of our times and ensure sustainable agrifood systems.

In this context, FAO is facilitating a consultation with the private sector today, prior to the upcoming Regional Conference for Europe. Held in the virtual sphere, the private sector consultation is meant to be a forum for exchanging views with representatives of the private sector on the fundamental issues of sustainable food and agriculture in Europe and Central Asia. Participants are encouraged to explore the potential of cooperation, taking into account the current crisis and challenges as well.