Events
5/ 6
2023
Women as key players in greening Mediterranean food systems: drivers and challenges
Virtual Event, 05/06/2023
In the framework of the EU Green Week and in collaboration with the event “Empowering women championing the green transition in the Mediterranean”, this webinar aims at discussing the contribution of women to Mediterranean food systems and green transition. Representatives from governments, agri-food enterprises...
26/ 5
2023
Webinar: Successful biocontrol of the European grapevine moth in Georgia
Virtual Event, 26/05/2023
Biocontrol is a case study of healthy, biodiversity-rich, resilient agriculture, which will be promoted through the OCOP initiative. This webinar will serve as a forum to share knowledge, experiences and lessons learned in sustainable pest and pesticide management from different countries that are inte...
21/ 6
2023
22/6
2023
Second regional dialogue on biodiversity mainstreaming across agricultural sectors in Europe and Central Asia
Virtual Event, 21/06/2023 - 22/06/2023
Building on the First Regional Dialogue held in 2021, the FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia is organizing a Second Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Mainstreaming across Agricultural Sectors in Europe and Central Asia on 22–22 June 2023.
22/ 5
2023
23/5
2023
Second Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Mainstreaming across Agricultural Sectors in Europe and Central Asia: Accelerating national action
Virtual Event, 22/05/2023 - 23/05/2023
Building on the First Regional Dialogue held in 2021, the FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia is organizi...
18/ 5
2023
Digital solutions in apiculture: practices and experiences in Central Asia and beyond
Virtual Event, 18/05/2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Subregional Office for Central Asia is organizing a hybrid event to showcase existing IT innovations relevant to beekeeping in Central Asia and worldwide, discuss their usefulness and applicability in the region, and identify any accelerators and inhibitors of wider adoption.
22/ 5
2023
2023 International Day for Biological Diversity
Hybrid Event, 22/05/2023
22 May, The International Day for Biological Diversity has gained global prominence through the efforts of the United Nations, governments, indigenous peoples and local communities, non-governmental organizations and concerned individuals. Each has highlighted their innovative solutions to the biodiversity crisis to the forefront of global conversations on sustainable development.
22/ 5
2023
23/5
2023
Second Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Mainstreaming across Agricultural Sectors in Europe and Central Asia: Accelerating national action
Virtual Event, 22/05/2023 - 23/05/2023
Building on the First Regional Dialogue held in 2021, the FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia is organizing a Second Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Mainstreaming across Agricultural Sectors in Europe and Central Asia on 22–23 May 2023, within the framework of the United Nations International Day for Biological Diversity.
2/ 5
2023
3/4
2023
FAO Regional Launch Event and Workshop on the Implementation of the OCOP Country Projects in Europe and Central Asia
02/05/2023 - 03/04/2023
FAO launched the Global Action on Green Development of the Special Agricultural Products (SAPs): “One Country One Priority Product” (OCOP) in September 2021 to address the current and recurring challenges of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition as well as to contribute to the development of smallholders and family farms, amongst other strategic objectives.
Subsequently, in July 20...
26/ 4
2023
Multi-stakeholder collaboration for more sustainable food systems in the Mediterranean
Virtual Event, 26/04/2023
The main objective of this side event is to showcase food systems transformation processes and pathways in the Mediterranean, as a direct contribution to the UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) follow-up process, by fostering more knowledge sharing, leveraging new collaborations and partnerships, as well as, mobilizing more resources to further consolidate the joint SFS-MED Platform’s effort. Echoin...
24/ 5
2023
Nature-based solutions related to apiculture and wild pollinators
Hybrid Event, 24/05/2023
The FAO Subregional Office for Central Asia is organizing a hybrid event “Nature-based solutions related to apiculture and wild pollinators” on 24 May 2023 from 09:00 – 17:30 Baku time
31/ 3
2023
Untapped bioenergy potential of Ukraine: comprehensive view of proper use of energy. Issues of energy security and food security
Virtual Event, 31/03/2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) are organizing a multistakeholder dialogue is to review the key findings of the analysis of available bioenergy potential in Ukraine, discuss key issues, identify priorities and solutions, and propose concrete re...
20/ 3
2023
24/3
2023
FAO at the UN 2023 WATER CONFERENCE
Hybrid Event, 20/03/2023 - 24/03/2023
From 22 to 24 March 2023, the world will come together in New York during the UN 2023 Water Conference. The Conference is convened by the UN General Assembly and co-hosted by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Republic of Tajikistan.
20/ 3
2023
Reduction of Food Loss and Waste in Central Asia, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye - Project closing event
Virtual Event, 20/03/2023
FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye bring together national stakeholders and partner organizations from across the sub-region to mark the closure of the three-year project “Reduction of Food Loss and Waste in Central Asia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye” and present the main results of their activities since the project commencement in 2020.
13/ 3
2023
17/3
2023
Training on seeds system management in South European and Central Asia countries
13/03/2023 - 17/03/2023
In the framework of the regional programme on seed system and the project titled “Creating enabling environments for enhanced climate resilience in agriculture”, FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia is organising a regional training between 13-17 March 2023 Yerevan, Armenia, to strengthen seed system management in South European and Central Asi...
21/ 2
2023
24/2
2023
14th INTERNATIONAL HCH & PESTICIDES FORUM
21/02/2023 - 24/02/2023
The aim of the forum is to provide support to achieve political commitments which go to the European regional sphere, facilitating knowledge transfer, resource optimization and utilization of available technologies, all with the aim of achieving specific goals.
14/ 12
2022
Green Agriculture and Science and Innovation: Main scientific findings in Europe and Central Asia
Hybrid Event, 14/12/2022
FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia is organizing a workshop to present and discuss high-quality scientific evidence on the effectiveness and application of Green Agriculture practices and its science and innovation aspects in Europe and Central Asia.
28/ 11
2022
30/11
2022
International Symposium on GIAHS and Family Farming
Hybrid Event, 28/11/2022 - 30/11/2022
This year´s International Symposium will be organized in a hybrid style to focus on concrete activities implemented by family famers in GIAHS sites, related to the promotion and marketing of their agricultural products through various methods and approaches (e.g., labelling or certification systems, exploration of new supply chain, new demand, niche market, etc.).
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15/ 11
2022
Regional workshop on Permaculture and Community Seed Production for ECA Region
Virtual Event, 15/11/2022
The FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia and the Public Association Gradina Moldovei, Moldova are organizing this workshop as a virtual regional seminar on Permaculture and Community Seeds Production.
20/ 10
2022
World Food Forum: Regional youth consultation “Who will stay then?”
Hybrid Event, 20/10/2022
FAO launched a series of youth consultations in December 2021, which also contributes to the regional aspirations of the World Food Forum. The first consultation was an overview session on the challenges and opportunities for rural youth.
18/ 10
2022
Greening our future: The potential of science, innovation, and youth empowerment for greening agrifood systems
Hybrid Event, 18/10/2022
Harnessing science, technology and innovation is key to finding solutions to complex challenges facing sustainable agrifood systems in the Europe and Central Asian region. A wide range of existing approaches, technologies, and practices are rooted in science and innovation, including indigenous and local knowledge.