Europe and Central Asia – Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2023
Publication Series
Publications
Agro-ecological atlas of the Republic of North Macedonia
03/2020
Agriculture has an important role in North Macedonia and in 2017 it accounted for 7.9 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the country. However, agriculture’s share of the country’s GDP has been decreasing for the past decade, and the need to improve agricultural productivity has become an important challenge.
Support the Elaboration and Alignment of Forest Policy and Action Plan to SDGs and Climate Change Agenda - TCP/KYR/3603
05/2020
Although Kyrgyzstan is a country with little forest cover, its forests provide a wide range of goods and services and are particularly important for the local communities. More than 35 percent of the population lives below the poverty line.
Overview of soil conditions of arable land in Ukraine
05/2020
This publication reports on the systematic collection of information about soil resource management at farm level with the objective of providing an efficient land market relationship in Ukraine, based on transparency and protecting landowners.
Healthy soils in Ukraine: 2019
05/2020
The brochure provides information on events, activities and achievements of the GEF-funded FAO project "Integrated Natural Resources Management in Degraded Landscapes in the Forest-Steppe and Steppe Zones of Ukraine" in 2019.
Support to the implementation of the Regional Initiative on Empowering Smallholders and Family Farms (TCP/RER/3601) - Regional Synthesis Report
09/2020
FAO conducted country studies on the needs and constraints of smallholders and family farms in eight countries of the region. The countries were selected from among those where smallholders and family farms dominate the farm structures and from the various sub-regions so that together they provide a regional overview. The countries covered in the report are Albania, Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Moldova, North Macedonia, Serbia and Tajikistan. 2020, 166 p.
Guidebook for direct access entities engaging in the Green Climate Fund accreditation process
03/2021
The document aims to provide the main guidelines that potential entities should consider before engaging in the Green Climate Fund (GCF) accreditation process. It includes a brief description of the main steps of the GCF accreditation process, information on the most relevant policies, as well as an explanation of each section of the accreditation form.
Strengthening country capacities for climate change adaptation and mitigation and finalization of country work programme for the Republic of North Macedonia
03/2021
This leaflet is one of the communication products developed by FAO and the Cabinet of the Deputy President of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia in charge of Economic Affairs, in its role as National Designated Authority (NDA) to Green Climate Fund (GCF) in the frames of the country's second project under the GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme
Guidelines for Developing a GIAHS Proposal
03/2021
The Guidelines for Developing a GIAHS Proposal Document, hereinafter referred to as “the Guidelines”, aim to provide clear recommendations to the authors of GIAHS proposal documents on the descriptions required in each part of the GIAHS application template. Therefore, the Guidelines are a supplementary document to the GIAHS proposal template.
What are Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems? GIAHS
04/2021
The project contributes to improving livelihoods in rural areas and reduction of socio-economic divergence in the north-west region of Azerbaijan by supporting improvement of inclusive agri-food systems that promote local food heritage through Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) and development of inclusive and efficient value chains for selected food products.
Sustainable Natural Resource Management under a changing climate
05/2021
The aim of the brochure to introduce the main objective of this Regional Initiative its strengthen countries’ ability to manage their natural resources sustainably, while also coping with climate change and reducing the risk of disaster in agriculture, forestry and fisheries.
Private sector engagement in climate action in the Republic of North Macedonia
06/2021
This leaflet is one of the communication products developed by FAO and the Cabinet of the Deputy President of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia in charge of Economic Affairs, in its role as National Designated Authority (NDA) to Green Climate Fund (GCF) in the frames of the country's second project under the Green Climate Fund Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme
How to use the WTO instruments in the interests of agribusiness – A guide (available in Russian only)
01/2018
Businesses in WTO member countries may also benefit from the governments’ use of WTO instruments to promote trade growth and protecting against unfair practices. Moreover, businesses may directly use some of these instruments to raise awareness about the terms and conditions for getting access to foreign markets and, in cooperation with governmental authorities, receive support or protection as provided under WTO rules.
Review of Agricultural Trade Policies in post-Soviet Union countries 2014-15 (available in Russian)
01/2016
The report reveals major differences in the structures of both agricultural trade and trade policies.
Strengthening country capacities for climate change adaptation and mitigation and finalization of Country Work Programme for the Republic of North Macedonia - Project factsheet
01/2022
This factsheet is jointly developed by the Cabinet of the Deputy President of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia in charge of Economic Affairs, in its role as National Designated Authority (NDA) to GCF and FAO.
Review of Agricultural Trade Policies in former Soviet Union countries 2015-16 (available in Russian)
01/2017
This review is the second in a series of publications on recent developments in agricultural trade and trade policy evolution in the post-Soviet countries.
Review of Agrifood Trade Policies in the Post-Soviet countries 2016-2017 (available in Russian)
01/2018
This review is the third in a series of publications on recent developments in agricultural trade and trade policy evolution in the post-Soviet countries.
Sustainable seed systems
01/2022
The brochure aims to summarize the objective and goals of the project and raise general interest and awareness among professionals on the work which is happening in the region related to seed systems.
State of the Climate in Europe 2021
01/2022
The report provides the status of key climate indicators using the WMO and partner organizations operational monitoring systems and latest data and information on impacts, risks and policy from United Nations (UN) agencies. It addresses specific physical science, socio-economic and policy aspects that are relevant to WMO-RA6 domain and responds to Members needs in the fields of climate monitoring, climate change and climate services.
Regional Action Plan for mainstreaming biodiversity across agricultural sectors in Eastern Europe and Central Asia 2022–2023
01/2022
In collaboration with its partners, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads the integration, in a structured, holistic and coherent manner, of actions for the conservation, sustainable use, management and restoration of biological diversity across agricultural sectors at national, regional and international levels.
Policy analysis of Nationally Determined Contributions in the Europe and Central Asia region
01/2022
This publication has the objective of providing a comprehensive analysis of the key trends in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and vulnerability to climate change in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region, compiling the most relevant efforts and progress reported by countries in the implementation of mitigation and adaptation goals and measures in recent years.