Tajikistan hosts the 35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35) from May 11-15, 2026. It gathers FAO Members from Europe and Central Asia to address critical food and agriculture issues. The

Tajikistan hosts the 35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35) from May 11-15, 2026. It gathers FAO Members from Europe and Central Asia to address critical food and agriculture issues. The conference, themed "Uniting for sustainability," focuses on integrating climate action, biodiversity, and land restoration for resilient agrifood systems.

Discussions will align with the FAO Strategic Framework, exploring sustainable natural resource management, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. The agenda also covers external crises, agrifood system financing, and the Ukraine war's impact, aiming to strengthen regional resilience and set future FAO priorities.

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Tajikistan will host the 35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35) from May 11-15, 2026. This key event brings together FAO Members from across Europe and Central Asia, along with

Tajikistan will host the 35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35) from May 11-15, 2026. This key event brings together FAO Members from across Europe and Central Asia, along with 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, and inclusive agrifood systems. Discussions will also cover sustainable natural resource management, agrifood system financing, and the impact of external factors, including the war in Ukraine, guiding FAO's future work in the region. © FAO: http://www.fao.org

Tajikistan hosts the 35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35) from May 11-15, 2026, bringing together FAO Members from Europe and Central Asia. The conference, themed "Uniting for

Tajikistan hosts the 35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35) from May 11-15, 2026, bringing together FAO Members from Europe and Central Asia. The conference, themed "Uniting for sustainability," focuses on integrating climate action, biodiversity, and land restoration to advance resilient agrifood systems.

Aligned with the FAO Strategic Framework, discussions cover sustainable natural resource management, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. The agenda also addresses external factors, including multiple crises, agrifood system financing, and the war in Ukraine's impact, aiming to strengthen regional food security and set future FAO priorities.

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Tajikistan hosts the 35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35) from May 11-15, 2026. It gathers FAO Members from Europe and Central Asia, with diverse stakeholders, to address key agrifood

Tajikistan hosts the 35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35) from May 11-15, 2026. It gathers FAO Members from Europe and Central Asia, with diverse stakeholders, to address key agrifood issues. Under “Uniting for sustainability,” the conference integrates climate action, biodiversity, and land restoration for resilient systems. Topics include regional crises, financing, and the Ukraine war, aligning with the FAO Strategic Framework. Past work review and future priorities will be set.

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Happy Mother's Day! Giving birth in the ocean's hostile shoreline is an extraordinary feat, a theme explored in Epic Oceans. The series returns during EarthX's OCEANS WEEK on June 9th at 10 AM CT.

Happy Mother's Day! Giving birth in the ocean's hostile shoreline is an extraordinary feat, a theme explored in Epic Oceans. The series returns during EarthX's OCEANS WEEK on June 9th at 10 AM CT. New episodes air Wednesdays at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT.

Epic Oceans delves into modern challenges facing our vast oceans, from global warming to pollution, threatening species. EarthX Media, the official network of Earth Day, inspires environmental conservation and sustainability. We offer original series, documentaries, and content across platforms to educate and entertain audiences about our unique planet.

For more, visit [EarthX Media](https://earthxmedia.com/) or subscribe to our [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@EarthXMedia).

Poison dart frogs navigate the challenge of raising tadpoles in rainforest pools, while spiders demonstrate extraordinary agility to hunt prey several times their own size.

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Poison dart frogs navigate the challenge of raising tadpoles in rainforest pools, while spiders demonstrate extraordinary agility to hunt prey several times their own size.

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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

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.

While Interceptors can stop a vast majority of plastic flowing into oceans from rivers, another significant source we must address is lost fishing gear. The scale of this problem is immense; for

While Interceptors can stop a vast majority of plastic flowing into oceans from rivers, another significant source we must address is lost fishing gear. The scale of this problem is immense; for instance, lost longline nets alone could stretch 750,000 km, equivalent to a round trip to the moon.

To tackle this, we are conducting extensive research to understand its origins. We have also joined the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) to actively shape policies and initiatives aimed at solving this critical environmental issue.

Space technology is rapidly evolving, expanding possibilities. ITU Space Connect episode E4, "Beyond the Horizon: Framing the Future of Space Communications," explores research shaping the next

Space technology is rapidly evolving, expanding possibilities. ITU Space Connect episode E4, "Beyond the Horizon: Framing the Future of Space Communications," explores research shaping the next wave of space communications and policy. Members of ITU's Academic Advisory Body (AAB) Space Thematic Group present their forward-looking concepts.

The group tackles critical topics such as spectrum management, global connectivity, a Solar System Internet, Coordinated Lunar Time, quantum-secure communications, and AI for Earth observation. Moderated by Patricia Cooper, the episode features Dr. Scott Pace, Dr. Tanja Masson-Zwaan, and Dr. Guifei Jing, who will discuss their findings, challenges, and the impact on regulators, industry, and policymakers worldwide.

Oromia and Somali regions faced a devastating 2020-2022 drought, the worst in 40 years, causing nearly seven million livestock deaths, rangeland depletion, and livelihood loss. Despite recent

Oromia and Somali regions faced a devastating 2020-2022 drought, the worst in 40 years, causing nearly seven million livestock deaths, rangeland depletion, and livelihood loss. Despite recent rains, recovery remains slow, with 3.7 million people at risk from forecasted below-average rainfall in March-May 2025.

With USD 1.26 million from the Government of Sweden, FAO implemented an anticipatory drought mitigation project. Targeting 56,500 households (282,500 people) and over 4.5 million livestock, FAO vaccinated 6.17 million animals, trained staff, and distributed feed. These efforts led to a 45% drop in livestock mortality, doubled milk production, a 79% decrease in poor food consumption, and a 54% reduction in negative coping mechanisms.

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