1/ 10
2024
Regional Conference on Prevention of Food Waste
Budapest (Hungary), 01/10/2024
The Government of Hungary, in collaboration with FAO, will organize the regional Conference on Prevention of Food Waste on 1 October 2024. The event will bring together European Union (EU) Member States and non-EU countries from Europe and Central Asia to encourage the harmonization of country efforts for a cohesive intra-regional approach to reducing food waste. By sharing successful...
30/ 9
2024
Round table discussion: Mechanism of interaction withing the Kyrgyz National Laboratory Network
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 30/09/2024
An FAO round table discussion will be held to enhance the mechanisms of interaction within the National Laboratory Network. This event, designed for key actors including laboratory directors, public health officials, and research representatives, aims to address and resolve existing challenges in the network's coordination and communication. By providing a collaborative platform for discussi...
27/ 9
2024
40/3 Meeting of the Executive Committee of the ECA
Virtual Event, 27/09/2024
The 40/3 meeting of the Executive Committee of the European Commission on Agriculture is scheduled for 27 September 2024, with the aim to continue preparing for the next 44th Session of the ECA to be held in September 2025. The Committee will be updated on the call for proposals for the main technical theme of the 44ths Session of the ECA, as well as on the implementation of regional work progr...
25/ 9
2024
27/9
2024
Workshop: Advancing climate action in agriculture in Europe and Central Asia
Baku (Azerbaijan), 25/09/2024 - 27/09/2024
The three-day regional workshop “Advancing climate action in agriculture in Europe and Central Asia” aims to underscore the critical role of agrifood systems in addressing climate change and implementing climate actions. It will explore the role of the agriculture sector in achieving the goals set by the Paris Agreement, particularly in relation to sustainable food systems, gender-responsive cl...
24/ 9
2024
World Food Day Kyrgyzstan: Agrofest
Bujum (Kyrgyzstan), 24/09/2024
This year, World Food Day (16 October) talks about the right to ‘foods’ for a better life and a better future. ‘Foods’ stands for diversity, nutrition, affordability, and safety. A greater diversity of nutritious foods should be available in our fields, in our markets, and on our tables, for the benefit of all.
24/ 9
2024
25/9
2024
National workshop on improved pest and pesticide management in Uzbekistan
Tashkent (Uzbekistan), 24/09/2024 - 25/09/2024
With support from the project “Technical Assistance for Sound Management of Hazardous Chemicals in Uzbekistan”, an FAO workshop will focus on introducing pesticide life-cycle management, identifying gaps in current systems, and developing a roadmap for improvements. Expected outcomes include enhanced collaboration, targeted interventions, and strategies to mitigate pesticide-related risks, ulti...
19/ 9
2024
Workshop: Resolving private-public co-ownership to improve agricultural land management and land tenure in the Pelagonija Region
Bitola (North Macedonia), 19/09/2024
On 19 September 2024, FAO, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Economy of North Macedonia, will launch the project “Support for Resolving Private-Public Co-ownership to Improve Agricultural Land Management and Land Tenure in the Pelagonija Region”, under the FAO Technical Cooperation Programme. The workshop, taking place in the Council Hall of the Municipality o...
17/ 9
2024
Risk Based Surveillance workshop
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 17/09/2024
The workshop will address the development of a risk-based plan for managing zoonotic diseases, which are critical for maintaining public and animal health. The event will involve the Kyrgyz State Veterinary Services and laboratory staff, who will collaborate on creating a draft risk-based surveillance plan for at least one zoonotic disease.
16/ 9
2024
17/9
2024
Workshop: Risk assessment for import/export of animals and animal products at the border control
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 16/09/2024 - 17/09/2024
This workshop is part of the FAO project under the “Global Health Security Program”, aiming to enhance Kyrgyzstan's One Health approach and its capacity to control zoonotic diseases. The workshop will train veterinary inspectors from various border control points across Kyrgyzstan, equipping them with essential skills in risk assessment and management for the import and export of animal and ani...
12/ 9
2024
Smallholder inclusion in agrifood value chains in the Republic of Moldova
Chișinău (Moldova), 12/09/2024
On 12 September 2024 in Chisinau, the Republic of Moldova, an international conference is organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the German-Moldovan Agricultural Policy Dialogue (APD), in collaboration with the Moldovan Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, on the inclusion of smallholder farmers in agrifood value chains of the Republic of Moldova.
5/ 9
2024
6/9
2024
International Forum on Land Locked Developing Countries: Food Security and the Sustainable Development Goals
Tashkent (Uzbekistan), 05/09/2024 - 06/09/2024
The International High-Level Forum on Land Locked Developing Countries on Food Security and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is organized jointly by the Government of Uzbekistan and FAO on 5 to 6 September in Tashkent. The Forum seeks to gather key actors in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and supporting international institutions to share experiences, discuss common challenges...
28/ 8
2024
29/8
2024
Third One Health National Forum
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 28/08/2024 - 29/08/2024
The Third One Health National Forum, which is part of the FAO Project "Enhancing the One Health approach in Kyrgyzstan and its capacity to control zoonotic diseases," is set to build on the progress made in the previous two forums held in April and June 2024. The workshop will continue to strengthen collaboration and coordination between the human health, animal health, and environmental sector...
1/ 8
2024
Consultation meeting: Integrated Water Resources Management for Agroforestry Restoration in the Syrdarya/Naryn River Basin
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 01/08/2024
The FAO project on integrated water resources management for agroforestry restoration in the Syr Darya/Naryn River Basin aims to protect ecosystems in Kyrgyzstan. Under part of the regional programme “Central Asia Water and Land Nexus”, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The project focuses on supporting small-scale farmers with sustainable practices to improve food security ...
1/ 8
2024
Inception meeting: “Enhancing the Capacity of the Turkish International Forestry Training Centre”
Ankara (Türkiye), Hybrid Event, 01/08/2024
The inception meeting of the project “Enhancing the Capacity of the Turkish International Forestry Training Centre” will be held on 1 August 2024 in Ankara, with the participation of forestry experts from the FAO and other relevant institutions. Implemented under the FAO–Türkiye Forestry Partnership Programme, the project aims to establish an international training centre that provides sustaina...
29/ 7
2024
3/8
2024
Workshop: Implementation of methodology for assessment of damages and losses in the Kyrgyz agricultural sector using the e-DLA tool
(Kyrgyzstan), 29/07/2024 - 03/08/2024
FAO is helping national governments in institutionalizing its methodology to assess direct economic losses attributed to disasters in agriculture (for agriculture it is intended crops, livestock, fisheries, forestry and aquaculture) – within the sector as well as in the national damage and loss information systems to ensure systematic and consistent data collection. The aim of the workshop...
29/ 7
2024
3/8
2024
Nigerian delegation to visit Türkiye for agricultural development project
Ankara (Türkiye), 29/07/2024 - 03/08/2024
A delegation from Nigeria will visit Ankara, Türkiye, as part of the project "Support to the Diversification and Sustainable Crop Production Intensification for Smallholder Farmers in the Drylands of Borno State." This initiative is part of the FAO–Türkiye Partnership Programmes. During their visit, the delegation will tour relevant public institutions in Ankara and visit agricultural fields ar...
4/ 7
2024
Consultation meeting for the establishment of the Kyrgyz Laboratory Network for AMR in food and agriculture
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 04/07/2024
Setting up the National Laboratory Network for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in food and agriculture sectors in Kyrgyzstan is a key initiative to foster the generation and reporting of AMR laboratory-based data, ensuring the level of standardization and harmonization of procedures and diagnostic techniques among laboratories included in the AMR surveillance and their effective integration. The...
3/ 7
2024
Post-ATLASS workshop and surveillance planning for antimicrobial resistance in the Kyrgyz food and agriculture sectors
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 03/07/2024
In line with its mandate for food and agriculture sectors and overall antimicrobial resistance (AMR) initiatives, FAO worked with the Government of Kyrgyzstan to assess and support for the establishment and the improvement of laboratory capacities and antimicrobial resistance surveillance. As results became available, FAO in collaboration with the national counterparts is organizing a post...
2/ 7
2024
Stakeholder network meeting on country initiatives to tackle antimicrobial resistance in food and agriculture in Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 02/07/2024
In line with its mandate for food and agriculture sectors and overall initiatives on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), FAO has been working with the Government of Kyrgyzstan to revise regulatory and legal framework and policies regarding the use of antimicrobials, assess and support the establishment and the improvement of laboratory capacities and antimicrobial resistance surveillance, and as...
28/ 6
2024
Workshop: Promoting long-term, sustainable, green development and resilience of the table grape value chain
Chișinău (Moldova), 28/06/2024
The Moldovan Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry has identified table grapes as a strategic product of the agriculture sector and suggested its inclusion in the FAO Global initiative One Country One Priority Product (OCOP). As a result, FAO jointly with the relevant development partners will provide support in assessing the table grapes value chain and develop effective policy solution...