Tajikistan will host the 35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35) from May 11-15, 2026. This vital event brings together FAO Members from across Europe and Central Asia, alongside representatives from UN agencies, NGOs, academia, and the private sector, to engage in strategic dialogue on pressing food and agriculture issues.

Under the theme "Uniting for sustainability," the conference will focus on integrating climate action, biodiversity conservation, and land restoration to advance sustainable, resilient agrifood systems. Discussions will also cover sustainable natural resource management, agrifood system financing, and the impact of regional crises, including the war in Ukraine. Members will review FAO's past work and establish future priorities for the region.

Tajikistan will host the 35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35) from May 11-15, 2026. This vital session convenes FAO Members from across Europe and Central Asia, alongside government representatives, UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders. It serves as a key regional platform for strategic dialogue on the most pressing food and agriculture issues.

Under the theme "Uniting for sustainability," the Conference will focus on integrating climate action, biodiversity conservation, and land restoration to advance sustainable, resilient agrifood systems. Discussions will also cover external crises, agrifood system financing, and future priorities, all aligned with the FAO Strategic Framework 2022–2031.

Plants are fundamental to our food systems but face constant threats from pests and diseases spreading across borders.

This video highlights plant biosecurity as the frontline defense for food security, protecting crops, livelihoods, and global trade. Learn more about plant health here.

Las plantas son la base de nuestros sistemas alimentarios, pero están constantemente amenazadas por plagas y enfermedades que se propagan a través de las fronteras. Este video destaca el papel crucial de la bioseguridad vegetal.

La bioseguridad vegetal es la primera línea de defensa para la seguridad alimentaria. Protege los cultivos, los medios de vida y asegura la estabilidad del comercio mundial.

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Youth Unmoderated Podcast, recorded during the Africa Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization.

In this Swahili conversation, Faraji Mruma and Ramla Bakari Makungu discuss the vital role of youth in advancing sustainable agriculture, innovation, and agribusiness development across Africa. They explore opportunities in modern agriculture, the importance of mechanization, and how innovation can transform rural communities and food systems, showcasing the energy and leadership young people bring to the continent's agricultural future.

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Join our live, hybrid event to explore plant biosecurity's crucial role.

Discover how it safeguards food security, protects livelihoods, and ensures better nutrition for everyone.

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Since 2018, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), has promoted community-based sustainable land, forest, and rangeland management in Afghanistan. Active across five provinces, this project supports biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and improved rural livelihoods.

Through 64 Forest and Rangeland Management Associations, thousands have participated in technical trainings and natural resource management activities. This has restored thousands of hectares, sequestering over 4.5 million tonnes of CO₂. Community-led interventions, including agroforestry and fuel-efficient cookstoves, build resilient landscapes and food-secure communities.

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Listen to FAO’s Food Safety Officer explain the critical role food businesses play in containing foodborne antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

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Welcome to Episode 1 of the Youth Unmoderated Podcast: "The Future of Agriculture: Youth, Innovation and Technology." Join Femi and Jerry as they explore how young people are transforming agriculture through innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, and digital solutions. Discover their critical role in building sustainable agrifood systems across Africa and beyond.

Don't miss this conversation unpacking challenges, opportunities, and bold ideas driving the next generation of agriculture. Be sure to [subscribe](http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN) for more episodes from the Youth Unmoderated Podcast series.

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The FAO AGRIS Open Data Set (ODS) offers free access to millions of agricultural research records, fostering global knowledge sharing and innovation. Recognized as a Digital Public Good, the ODS enriches FAO AGRIS records with structured metadata and links to full texts, adhering to FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) for easy discovery and use.

Institutions contributing metadata increase their research visibility and impact. Available in Dublin Core XML, the ODS supports data-driven research, machine learning, and new applications. Join this global network to make your data part of FAO AGRIS. Subscribe to FAO's YouTube channel: Subscribe. Learn more at FAO.

Listen to Episode 2 of the Youth Unmoderated Podcast, recorded during the Africa Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization. In this Swahili session, Izidory Germanus Katole and Plaxeda Melkyor Massawe discuss youth participation in agriculture, agribusiness opportunities, and sustainable mechanization's role in transforming food systems and rural livelihoods. The discussion highlights practical experiences and young people's growing contribution to Africa's agricultural future.

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This video showcases how FAO, with the Government of Mozambique and partners, supports farming families affected by the 2026 floods. An e-voucher system provides vulnerable farmers with digital vouchers for agricultural inputs from local agrodealers at mobile fairs. Biometric verification ensures transparent, timely, and flexible assistance, enabling farmers to choose inputs tailored to their needs.

This initiative rapidly restores agricultural production, strengthens local markets, and builds community resilience. Subscribe to FAO's YouTube channel: FAOoftheUN. Follow FAO on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, Weibo. Learn more at fao.org. #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

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FAO Director-General QU Dongyu invites participation in the International Day of Potato observance on 30 May 2025. The theme, “Shaping history, feeding the future,” highlights the potato's deep historical and cultural significance, alongside its evolving role in global agrifood systems.

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This video highlights how the FAO, with the Government of Mozambique and partners, supports farming families affected by the 2026 floods in central and southern Mozambique. An electronic e-voucher system provides vulnerable farmers with biometrically verified digital vouchers to access agricultural inputs from local agrodealers at community fairs. This ensures transparent, timely, and flexible aid, letting farmers select inputs tailored to their needs. The initiative rapidly restores agricultural production, strengthens local markets, and enhances community resilience.

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Plants are fundamental to our food systems but face constant threats from pests and diseases. Plant biosecurity is crucial, acting as the frontline defense to protect crops, livelihoods, and global trade from these cross-border dangers.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) lead global efforts to safeguard plant health. Follow FAO on social media: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/fao), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fao), [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fao), [Twitter](http://www.twitter.com/fao/), [Weibo](https://www.weibo.com/unfao). Subscribe to FAO's YouTube channel [here](http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN).

Through Farmer Field Schools, supported by the European Union and Sweden under ENPARD IV, FAO assists Georgian farmers in strengthening plant health via sustainable agricultural practices.

Farmers and agronomists collaborate on initiatives from healthy soil and strong seedlings to pest monitoring and integrated pest management. This improves crop resilience, reduces unnecessary pesticide use, and supports safer food production and sustainable agriculture in Georgia.

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The Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme launched its Legal Hub in 2021, a user-friendly platform offering legal texts and analysis on sustainable wildlife management across over a dozen countries. It is already catalyzing legal reforms.

This international initiative is funded by the European Union, French Facility for Global Environment, and French Development Agency. It is implemented by FAO, CIRAD, CIFOR-ICRAF, and WCS.

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Wildlife corridors are vital in Namibia and the Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA-TFCA), enabling safe wildlife movement, supporting biodiversity, and enhancing climate resilience across five countries. These corridors also benefit communities through jobs, tourism, and sustainable resource management.

The EU-funded Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme, implemented by FAO and partners, actively supports these crucial corridors and communal conservancies.

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Millions depend on wild meat, but rising demand threatens species and food security. The Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme addresses this by collaborating with communities and governments to ensure wildlife conservation and sustainable use.

Funded by the European Union, French Development Agency (AFD), and French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM), SWM is implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), CIRAD, CIFOR, and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).

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Guatemala has made a historic first deposit to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, the world's most secure backup for crop diversity. This crucial step safeguards agricultural biodiversity, including over 930 seed accessions of vital crops like maize, beans, squash, amaranth, and teosinte.

This remarkable achievement resulted from an emergency intervention and a long-term partnership between the Guatemala national genebank and Cuchumatanes region communities. For more details, watch the accompanying video or visit www.fao.org.