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

Join the FAO Global Conference on Smart Farming from 1–3 July 2026, in Rome or online. The event explores how data, AI, IoT, and precision tools optimize farm inputs (water, energy, fertilizers)

Join the FAO Global Conference on Smart Farming from 1–3 July 2026, in Rome or online. The event explores how data, AI, IoT, and precision tools optimize farm inputs (water, energy, fertilizers) and enhance soil and ecosystem health. It aims to foster informed decision-making and scale innovations for better production, nutrition, environment, and lives.

Register now and find full conference details here: FAO Global Conference on Smart Farming. Stay connected with FAO on social media: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, Weibo. © FAO: fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

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

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.

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 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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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

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.

The Food Systems Integrated Program (FSIP), a joint initiative by FAO, IFAD, and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), is transforming food systems across 32 countries. It aims to foster

The Food Systems Integrated Program (FSIP), a joint initiative by FAO, IFAD, and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), is transforming food systems across 32 countries. It aims to foster sustainable, resilient, inclusive, and nature-positive practices.

A video features Peter Umunay (GEF Secretariat) explaining FSIP's focus on integration, inclusion, and impact. This interview was recorded at the First Global Meeting of the Food Systems Integrated Program and the 2025 Standing Committee on Finance Forum, held at FAO in Rome from September 8–12, 2025. Learn more at the FAO GEF page. © FAO.

Eco restoration is vital for life on Earth. John D. Liu's Commonland Foundation spearheads 55 large-scale global projects.

In Egypt, Siham Said (Habiba), Maximilian Abouleish-Boes (SEKEM),

Eco restoration is vital for life on Earth. John D. Liu's Commonland Foundation spearheads 55 large-scale global projects.

In Egypt, Siham Said (Habiba), Maximilian Abouleish-Boes (SEKEM), and Naglaa Ahmed (Egyptian Biodynamic Association) demonstrate success, reviving hydrological cycles and ecological function on dried land. Two thousand Egyptian farmers actively restore nature, store carbon, and develop sustainable organic agriculture, often via carbon credits—a stark contrast to COP27.

For more information or to join: [Habiba](https://globalearthrepairfoundation.org/habiba-community-and-ecosystem-restoration-camp-sinai-egypt/), [Commonland](https://www.commonland.com/), [Ecosystem Restoration Camps](https://ecosystemrestorationcamps.org/), [John D. Liu](https://knaw.academia.edu/JohnDLiu). For global insights, visit the [FacingFuture Library](https://facingfuture.earth/library).

Join NASA scientists on a 40-minute visual tour of Earth from space, titled "Vital Signs: Taking the Pulse of Our Planet." This annual lecture, presented at the IMAX Theater at the National Air

Join NASA scientists on a 40-minute visual tour of Earth from space, titled "Vital Signs: Taking the Pulse of Our Planet." This annual lecture, presented at the IMAX Theater at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. on September 10, was sponsored by the Maryland Space Business Roundtable.

Published October 23, 2014, the video features scientists guiding viewers through Earth's water cycle, forests, and frozen regions, as seen through NASA's Earth observing satellite fleet. It emphasizes our planet as a complex, dynamic system.

NASA's Earth science program seeks to enhance understanding of Earth's system and its response to changes, improving predictions of climate, weather, and natural disasters to better life today and in the future.

"It's not that I don't think these problems are big or that they're urgent, but I can start to see that these problems are solvable." Data scientist Hannah Ritchie, a self-proclaimed "urgent

"It's not that I don't think these problems are big or that they're urgent, but I can start to see that these problems are solvable." Data scientist Hannah Ritchie, a self-proclaimed "urgent enthusiast," counters climate doomerism with this hopeful message. In her full Big Think interview, Ritchie, a Senior Researcher at Oxford and Deputy Editor at Our World in Data, explores a wide range of critical environmental topics.

She delves into climate change solutions, sustainable food systems, plastic waste, and population dynamics, offering pragmatic perspectives. For more, subscribe to Big Think on YouTube or read the full transcript here. Ritchie is also the author of "Not the End of the World."