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FAO regional dialogue on biodiversity mainstreaming across agricultural sectors in Europe and Central Asia

16–17 November 2021

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Budapest, Hungary ;

Pages 23 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Booklet

ISBN 978-92-5-137518-1

Synopsis (short abstract) The FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU) is providing support to member countries to strengthen their capacities for mainstreaming conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity across agriculture sectors. In line with its mandate to coordinate a collective effort to address challenges related to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, on 16–17 November 2021 REU organized the first Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Mainstreaming across Agricultural Sectors in Europe and Central Asia. The objective of the Dialogue was to discuss challenges, exchange views and opportunities in addressing ways to mainstream biodiversity across agricultural sectors in Europe and Central Asia, promoting inclusive sustainable and resilient agri-food systems for improved food security and nutrition. The Regional Dialogue addressed the potential for collaborative actions among the different sectors and across countries, and the role of the FAO REU guidance. Moreover, it engaged stakeholders in consultations on the regional Action Plan for the Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Agricultural Sectors in Eastern European and Central Asian countries.

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FAO. 2023. FAO regional dialogue on biodiversity mainstreaming across agricultural sectors in Europe and Central Asia – 16–17 November 2021. Budapest.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cc3851en

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