7/ 10
2020
FAO Regional High-level Dialogue for Europe and Central Asia - Multi-Partner Response to COVID-19 in the food and agriculture sector
Hybrid Event, 07/10/2020
FAO is pleased to invite you to the virtual Regional Dialogue on the Joint Food and Agriculture Response to COVID-19 in Europe and Central Asia. The high-level panel brings together FAO’s current and prospective partners operating across Central Asia,
30/ 9
2020
The impact of COVID-19 on seasonal and circular migration
Hybrid Event, 30/09/2020
Time: 10.00 - 11.30 (CEST) The border restrictions and lockdown measures, following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, have affected seasonal and circular migration, as well as food security. Seasonal migration is the process when people migrate for emp
29/ 9
2020
30/9
2020
Regional Workshop on Safety for Fishery and Aquaculture Products
Hybrid Event, 29/09/2020 - 30/09/2020
The two-day virtual regional workshop on safety for fishery and aquaculture products will be organized under the project “Capacity Building for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Management in Central Asia, Azerbaijan and Turkey (FISHCap) (GCP/SEC/013/
7/ 9
2020
24/9
2020
Laboratory diagnosis for poultry diseases
Hybrid Event, 07/09/2020 - 24/09/2020
The FAO online training on laboratory diagnosis for poultry diseases aims to provide participants an up-to-date information on diseases and diagnostic procedures in a comprehensive way for improved laboratory procedures afterwards. Topics will include:
3/ 9
2020
Sustainable Food Systems and Healthy Nutrition Patterns
Hybrid Event, 03/09/2020
Time: 10:00-12:00 (CEST) This session of the joint ESCAP-FAO Multi-Stakeholder Forum on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals provides a platform to discuss the state of food systems in selected countries with the aim of understanding
31/ 8
2020
1/9
2020
2020 IPPC Regional Workshop for Europe and Central Asia
Hybrid Event, 31/08/2020 - 01/09/2020
The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is an intergovernmental treaty signed by over 180 countries, which aims to protect the world's plant resources from the spread and introduction of pests, and promote safe trade. The IPPC Regional Worksh
22/ 7
2020
Presentation of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World
Hybrid Event, 22/07/2020
Time: 10:00-12:00 a.m. CEST FAO's Liaison Office with the Russian Federation, together with the Central Scientific Agricultural Library, the official depository of FAO documents in Russia, will present the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the Worl
22/ 7
2020
Agricultural research in Europe and Central Asia in the post-COVID-19 era: Can more be produced with less?
Hybrid Event, 22/07/2020
Agricultural research is central to unlock the potential of agricultural innovation and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. It is essential for increasing productivity and promoting sustainable agricultural growth, and alleviating poverty. FAO is
17/ 7
2020
Workshop: Increased resilience of the agriculture sector through climate-smart agricultural practices
Hybrid Event, 17/07/2020
FAO, together with North Macedonia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy and other key national partners, will launch the project “Increased resilience of agriculture sector through promotion of climate smart agriculture practices” at a vi
15/ 7
2020
38/3 Meeting of the ECA Executive Committee
Virtual Event, 15/07/2020
Documents Minutes Agenda Procedures for the adoption of the Minutes of the ECA ExCom meetings Roles and responsibilities of the ECA ExCom in relation to ECA and ERC Review and recommandations of the REU Work programme 2020-2021 ECA Executi
8/ 7
2020
Impact of COVID-19 and social protection: What measures work?
Hybrid Event, 08/07/2020
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. CET Vulnerable groups have been hit hard by the current pandemic and its economic consequences, affecting people’s health, food security and nutrition, income, and employment status. As a result, countries in Europe and Central Asia ha
30/ 6
2020
Presentation of the UN Position Paper on Land reform in Ukraine
Hybrid Event, 30/06/2020
Time: 10:00-12:00 a.m. CET The United Nations has developed the UN Position Paper on Land Reform – a document incorporating the whole-UN position on land reform, as well as policy recommendations for the Ukrainian Government. The official presentation o
24/ 6
2020
WEBINAR: Keeping smallholders and family farms viable through the COVID-19 pandemic
Hybrid Event, 24/06/2020
Food systems in Europe and Central Asia are under pressure by COVID-19. Food outlets and people’s mobility have been temporarily suspended, trade has been disrupted, unemployment is on the rise. Their impacts are yet to be quantified, notably in relation
23/ 6
2020
24/6
2020
WEBINAR: Climate change adaptation in fisheries and aquaculture under the FISHCap project of FTPP II
Hybrid Event, 23/06/2020 - 24/06/2020
A webinar on climate change adaptation in fisheries and aquaculture will be organized on 23–24 June under the project “Capacity Building for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Management in Central Asia, Azerbaijan and Turkey (FISHCap) (GCP/SEC/013/TUR
22/ 6
2020
ITU-FAO Webinar on Fostering Digital Agriculture in Europe and Central Asia
Hybrid Event, 22/06/2020
ITU-FAO webinar on fostering digital agriculture in Europe and Central Asia was held on 22 June from 10.00 to 11.30 a.m. CET. Jointly conducted with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the webinar provided an opportunity to present result
18/ 6
2020
WEBINAR: FAO legal guide and its application at country level
Hybrid Event, 18/06/2020
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM CEST (8:00-10:00 AM EST) This webinar replaces two sessions on land consolidation initially planned for the FIG Working Week 2020 in Amsterdam (May 2020). As many others, this meeting was cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation. The
16/ 6
2020
WEBINAR: Climate change: Challenges and opportunities for agricultural education and science
Hybrid Event, 16/06/2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 13:00 p.m. CEST Climate change, and particularly its intensification in Ukraine (resulting in rapid temperature swings, desertification, and natural disasters), has the potential to decrease agricultural production. Additionally, adver
10/ 6
2020
WEBINAR: Extension and advisory services on the frontline of COVID-19 response for resilient and sustainable food systems in Europe and Central Asia
Hybrid Event, 10/06/2020
Across the globe, the pandemic has generated extreme vulnerability in the agricultural sector, confronting governments with the multiple challenges of protecting human lives, and livelihoods, as well as, and ensuring sufficient food supplies and basic ser
28/ 5
2020
WEBINAR: Lifting lockdowns – what next for food systems?
Hybrid Event, 28/05/2020
As countries ease lockdown measures, a new set of challenges emerges for food production, processing, and logistics of supply chains. Some of these can provide opportunity for growth, given that policy-makers and value chain actors play their part. To mit
19/ 5
2020
Meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture of Central Asia
Hybrid Event, 19/05/2020
The Meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture of Central Asia focuses on sharing policies, actions, and plans in addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the food security of their respective countries. It may also discuss the countries’ initiative