Europe and Central Asia Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2024
Managing water sustainably for improved food security and nutrition
This report provides the latest updates on hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in Europe and Central Asia, including the cost and affordability of healthy diets. It also explores the central theme of water security, highlighting its critical connections to agriculture, food security and nutrition. While the region has made progress in reducing hunger and food insecurity (SDG Target 2.1), challenges remain in eliminating all forms of malnutrition (SDG Target 2.2).
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Ukraine: Emergency and Early Recovery Response Plan
04/2025
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, building resilient food systems and fostering early recovery remains a critical challenge, particularly in frontline oblasts, where agriculture-dependent communities face reduced local production, fluctuating food prices and an increasing reliance on external aid. In response, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has developed the 2025–2026 Emergency and Early Recovery Response Plan (EERRP) to support...
Comprehensive analysis of the disaster risk reduction system for the agricultural sector in Azerbaijan
04/2022
This report aims to highlight the current strengths of the institutional DRR system for agriculture in Azerbaijan as well as indicate existing gaps and capacity needs to further enhance it. A comprehensive assessment is conducted, which includes a general overview of the country’s agricultural sector and outlines the most frequent natural hazards that are impacting the sector.
Comprehensive analysis of the disaster risk reduction system for the agricultural sector in Armenia
04/2022
This report aims to highlight the current strengths of the institutional DRR system for agriculture in Armenia as well as indicate existing gaps and capacity needs to further enhance it. A comprehensive assessment is conducted, which includes a general overview of the country’s agricultural sector and outlines the most frequent natural hazards that are impacting the sector.
Comprehensive analysis of the disaster risk reduction system for the agricultural sector in Kyrgyzstan
06/2022
This report aims to highlight the current strengths of the institutional DRR system for agriculture in Kyrgyzstan as well as indicate existing gaps and capacity needs to further enhance it. A comprehensive assessment is conducted, which includes a general overview of the country’s agricultural sector and outlines the most frequent natural hazards that are impacting the sector.
University curriculum assessment on the learning outcomes related to antimicrobial resistance at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University
04/2025
The Strengthening Veterinary Education on Antimicrobial Resistance series compiles assessment reports of veterinary education institutions, detailing strengths and areas for improvement in the institutions’ curricula, and recommendations to enhance their education on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) learning outcomes (LOs). This issue of the series summarizes the findings of the assessment conducted at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University.
The greening of agricultural policies in Germany
04/2025
This report delves into the status of green policies in Germany, exploring their alignment with key European Union initiatives such as the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the European Green Deal and the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. These frameworks provide the foundation upon which Germany has built its robust approach to sustainability, emphasizing environmental protection, resource efficiency and social equity.
University curriculum assessment on the learning outcomes related to antimicrobial resistance at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences at the Tajik Agrarian University named after Shirinsho Shotemur
04/2025
The Strengthening Veterinary Education on Antimicrobial Resistance series compiles assessment reports of veterinary education institutions, detailing strengths and areas for improvement in the institutions’ curricula, and recommendations to enhance their education on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) learning outcomes. This issue of the series summarizes the findings of the assessment conducted at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences at the Tajik Agrarian University in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Improving biodiversity and sustainable forestry: Innovating for a resilient and thriving natural world
03/2025
The “Improving Biodiversity and Sustainable Forestry” project is an initiative designed to enhance biodiversity conservation and promote sustainable forest management across Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Montenegro. Implemented under the FAO-Türkiye Forestry Partnership Programme (FTFP) and funded by the Republic of Türkiye, the project directly contributes to regional climate resilience and global biodiversity goals.
Antimicrobial use practices in the livestock sector in Tajikistan
03/2025
The Understanding Antimicrobial Use in Food and Agriculture series is a compilation of country reports, each describing antimicrobial use (AMU) practices and awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the livestock sector. The data presented in these reports was obtained through knowledge-attitude-practices (KAP) field surveys conducted with farmers of priority livestock production systems, field veterinarians, veterinary pharmacies, and feed mills.
Europe and Central Asia Gender Newsletter, March 2025 – Issue #17
03/2025
In this edition, we explore how women’s empowerment is catalyzing change within agrifood systems and provide insights from FAO’s Gender Week that highlight advances in gender equality. We also discuss how FAO contributed to championing the transformation of agrifood systems at COP29. A special focus is given to the Country Gender Assessment in rural Georgia, which outlines effective solutions for combating gender inequality in the country.
Fish stocking in inland waters in Europe and Central Asia
03/2025
Fish stock enhancement through formal stocking programmes was long recognized as an important tool to compensate the loss of productivity and diversity. Fish stocking is widely implemented across Europe and Central Asia to increase or maintain fish productivity. This report summarizes the main conclusions of a review of the benefits and impacts of fish stocking. It provides a framework to mitigate the negative impacts and maximize the benefits of fish stocking activities.
Europe and Central Asia Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2024 - Managing water sustainably for improved food security and nutrition
03/2025
This report provides the latest updates on hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in Europe and Central Asia, including the cost and affordability of healthy diets. It also explores the central theme of water security, highlighting its critical connections to agriculture, food security and nutrition.
Comprehensive analysis of disaster risk reduction and management system for agriculture in Bosnia and Herzegovina
03/2025
This report aims to highlight the current strengths of the institutional disaster risk reduction (DRR) system for agriculture in Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as indicate existing gaps and capacity needs to further enhance it. A comprehensive assessment is conducted, which includes a general overview of the country’s agricultural sector and outlines the most frequent natural hazards that are impacting the sector.
Family farming in Türkiye
02/2025
This report underscores the critical importance of family farming in ensuring sustainable agriculture, food security, and rural development in Türkiye. Family farming contributes significantly to biodiversity conservation, cultural heritage preservation, and the production of nutritious food.
Food recovery and distribution
02/2025
This report provides guiding principles and recommendations for policymakers to use in analysing and reviewing their legal and policy frameworks in order to facilitate food recovery and redistribution as integral elements of broader strategies to prevent and reduce food loss and waste. Its main objective is to support the implementation of policies, as well as legal and regulatory actions, that can reduce food loss and waste along food supply chains.
Comprehensive Approach to Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance through Legislation, Surveillance, Education and Stakeholder Engagement
02/2025
The advance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a major threat to human, animal, plant and environmental health. While countries have committed to developing National Action Plans (NAPs) on AMR, efforts have predominantly focused on human health, with limited attention given to the food and agriculture sectors. This project supported Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in addressing this gap by strengthening their NAPs on AMR with a focus on the food and agriculture sectors.
Celebrating World Food Safety Day in Europe and Central Asia: What happened around World Food Safety Day in 2024?
01/2025
This regional report summarizes what happened around World Food Safety Day (WFSD) in 2024 in Europe and Central Asia Region. We hope it inspires you to join in celebrating food safety and raising awareness on important topics for our health, nutrition and well-being.
Meeting demand through effective management in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors
01/2025
One of the objectives of the project “Enhancing the Visibility of the FAO-Türkiye Partnership Programmes (FTPPII and FTFP)” is to sustain the impacts of completed projects under the Partnership Programmes. This new factsheet showcasing the achievements of the FISHCap Project.
National gender profile of agriculture and rural livelihoods: Georgia
01/2025
The first Country Gender Assessment for Georgia was initiated in 2018, providing an overview of gender dynamics in agriculture and rural development. This comprehensive assessment reviews the progress made since 2018, highlighting critical gaps, new and persistent challenges and progress achieved.
Status and trends of inland fisheries in Europe
01/2025
Globally, inland capture fisheries continue to play crucial roles, contributing significantly to human health, livelihoods, cultural economies. Despite producing over 12 percent of the world’s fish, they face challenges such as environmental degradation and competition for water, remaining undervalued in decision-making and policy discussions. Inland fisheries remain important within Europe, where they provide food, cultural and recreational benefits and contribute to maintaining biodiversity.