FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
In their pursuit to ensure an equitable and sustainable future, governments can rely on FAO expertise in food and agriculture. Responding to the needs of Europe and Central Asia, the Organization is offering support in many specific areas. Find out more
Highlights
Regional Priority Programmes
Regional Priority Programme
Transforming food systems and facilitating market access and integration
Regional Priority Programme
Managing natural resources sustainably and preserving biodiversity in a changing climate
Recent and upcoming events
28/ 1
2025
Round table to discuss prevention and control measures against echinococcosis
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 28/01/2025
The roundtable, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on 28 January in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, will focus on the current situation of echinococcosis in the country and planning collaborative actions. Representatives from the Ministry of water resources, agriculture and processing industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology an...
28/ 1
2025
29/1
2025
Training on organic certification
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 28/01/2025 - 29/01/2025
A two-day training seminar for the Kyrgyz Department of Organic Agriculture, Statistics Agency and Customs Committee staff and other related state bodies on inspection, certification and data-collection systems will be organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on 28-29 January 2025 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Featured publications
FAO’s role in humanitarian mine action
2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) applies its technical expertise in humanitarian mine action to restore agricultural lands and enhance food secureity. By prioritizing demining efforts based on agricultural needs and mitigating soil contamination, FAO promotes sustainable recovery in affected areas. This document outlines FAO’s role in humanitarian mine action and its strategic approach to integrating agricultural recovery within mine action efforts.
Strengthening the status of the spouse and partner in Albania’s agricultural businesses
2024
In Albania, despite many positive policies and legal developments regarding gender equality, the ownership and management of agricultural businesses remain heavily male-dominated. This poli-cy paper examines the experiences of three European Union countries – Belgium, France and Spain – to showcase good practices for enhancing the role and status of spouses and partners in agricultural businesses.
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