FAO Europe and Central Asia ADG

Ahead of the Regional Conference for Europe, our Director @Raschad_AK welcomed participants to the FAO–Private Sector Consultation, highlighting the private sector’s crucial role in accelerating the transition to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient & sustainable agrifood systems

On this #EarthDay & every day, let’s move from words to action: reduce #FoodLoss & #FoodWaste, support smarter policies, adopt innovations & consume responsibly. Together, we can drive agrifood systems transformation that works with and #ForNature. #4Betters

Join the discussion on the role of women in rural transformation! At the online event by @FAO, @CIHEAM and @UNECE at #RFSD2026, participants will explore ways to expand women’s access to knowledge and innovation. 🗓️ 22 April | 13:15 CEST 🔗 bit.ly/4thIUz0 #IYWF2026

In Pia village, I met Tsira Kavelidze and women farmers. I was truly inspired by their determination and pride in their work. With FAO’s support, they’re improving milk and cheese production, strengthening livelihoods in their communities. A great example of the impact of investing in women in rural communities. @FAOADG_ECA @ungeorgia

A pleasure to welcome @Pran_Kastrati to @FAO in Budapest and congratulate her on her appointment as Director of the @CEFTA_ Secretariat. We focused on stronger partnership through new joint work on trade facilitation, food safety, digital agriculture and agricultural subsidies.

Science provides evidence, finance enables action & governance brings it together. @FAO is proud to serve as a global convenor of science, policy & technical expertise, connecting research communities w/ governments to translate knowledge into concrete solutions. #OneHealthSummit

Food commodity prices have not risen yet because existing stocks are absorbing the shock. But if the #StraitOfHormuz traffic does not resume, shocks to energy & fertilizer markets will lead to higher prices. 🎙️@FAO Chief Economist @MaximoTorero explains: youtu.be/sKUlKxcBdlk

1 000+ #DigitalAgriculture initiatives now live on @FAO #AgriTechObservatory 🔭 From solutions to policies, projects to resources it offers the most comprehensive repository of digital agriculture initiatives across Europe & Central Asia. 👉 bit.ly/4vocYL4

Ahead of #ERC35, I look forward to @FAO consultation bringing together academia and research across Europe and Central Asia. Stronger links between science and policy are key to advancing climate action, biodiversity and resilience. 15 April at 10:00 CEST fao.org/europe/events/…

At a @UN press briefing, @FAO Chief Economist @MaximoTorero warned that disruption to the Strait of Hormuz is triggering one of the most severe shocks to global commodity flows in recent years. fao.org/newsroom/detai…

How can policy translate into real opportunities for women in agrifood systems? Join @FAO’s cross-regional webinar on advancing women’s economic and social empowerment under the #YearOfTheWomanFarmer. 🗓7 April ⏰ 10:00 GMT / 12:00 CEST 📌 fao.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #IYWF2026

Women constitute 41% of the global agrifood workforce, yet their labor is often underpaid & overlooked. Closing gender gaps in farm productivity & wages could lift 45M people out of food insecurity - @FAO's Tacko Ndiaye & Mariola Acosta v @MediaplanetUK businessandindustry.co.uk/farming/why-in…

Reducing #FoodLoss and #FoodWaste is essential to building more sustainable agrifood systems. On #ZeroWasteDay & every day, we must act across the entire food chain to prevent waste, promote circular solutions & drive transformation for the #4Betters.

⏳ Applications for the World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards close on 1 April 2026. If you’re a youth-led startup transforming agrifood systems, this is your chance! Apply now: youth.world-food-forum.org/innovation-lab…

Where water flows, equality grows. #WorldWaterDay reminds us that promoting gender equality in agricultural water management strengthens water and food security for all, a priority at @FAO to advance more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems. #4Betters

Forests need water. Water needs forests. And we depend on both! But access to forests and water is not equal. Acting now to manage forests and water sustainably and equitably is key to resilient agrifood systems and a better future for all. #ForestDay #WorldWaterDay #4Betters

Pleased to join Armenia & @UNBiodiversity at #SBI6 High-Level Roundtable. Biodiversity is the foundation of food security & nutrition. By transforming agrifood systems, we can conserve & sustainably use biodiversity, ensure food diversity & build a resilient future. #4Betters

🌱A study by @FAOInvest & @EBRD with @EU4MENAGulf support shows how Egypt’s horticulture sector could boost exports with strategic investments in food safety, sustainability and supply chains. 📑 Check out the study: bit.ly/4szlcxt 📖 Read more: bit.ly/4bkK1X6

Rangelands and pastoralists are part of the answer in a world searching for solutions to the interconnected climate, biodiversity & land degradation crises - interview with @FAOLivestock Director Thanawat Tiensin. #YearOfRangelandsAndPastoralists #IYRP2026 fao.org/newsroom/detai…

Investing in women farmers strengthens food security, drives rural development & builds resilience. On this #WomensDay, let us reaffirm our commitment to women farmers with dedication & passion. When women farmers succeed, everyone benefits. #4Betters #YearOfTheWomanFarmer