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Summary of FAO'S Virtual Learning Center activities in Europe and Central Asia as of 1 January 2025











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    This sixth issue of the Virtual Learning Center (VLC) for Europe and central Asia (REU) newsletter presents a brief overview of the online courses conducted in the second half of 2025 and upcoming activities in the first half of 2026. Two online courses were delivered: 1) Zoonoses for Field Veterinarians in Russian; 2) Peste des Petits Ruminants Preparedness in English. There were six courses released in the second half of 2025: One Health in Russian, Sheep Pox and Goat Pox Preparedness in English and Russian, Lumpy Skin Disease Preparedness in English and Russian, and Understanding Green Agriculture in Agrifood Systems in English: Session One. All courses except Understanding Green Agriculture in Agrifood Systems in English were accredited by the Veterinary Continuing Education in Europe (VetCEE).There are several upcoming open-access courses: 1) Green Agriculture in English session 2-3; 2) Improving Ruminant Biosecurity in English, Russian and Turkish; 3) Zoonoses for Field Veterinarians in English and Russian and 4) Tackling food loss and waste throughout the value chain in English. Upcoming tutored courses include: 1) Management of Animal Brucellosis in English; 2) Foundations of Veterinary Epidemiology in English. and 3) Peste des Petits Ruminants Preparedness in Russian.
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    Summary of the regional Virtual Learning Center activities in Europe and Central Asia as of 1 July 2025 2025
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    This fifth issue of the Virtual Learning Center (VLC) for Europe and central Asia (REU) newsletter presents a brief overview of the online courses conducted in the first half of this year and upcoming activities in the second half of 2025. Three online courses were delivered: 1) Tackling Food Loss and Waste throughout the value chain: Pilot in English in March-April 2025 (171 participants); 2) Zoonoses for Field Veterinarians: Pilot in English (400 participants); and 3) Introduction to One Health in Ukrainian (500 participants).One self-directed course on Introduction to One Health in English was launched. An online VLC course on Zoonoses for field veterinarians was accredited by the Veterinary Continuing Education in Europe (VetCEE).There are several upcoming self-directed courses: 1) Green Agriculture in English; 2) Improving Ruminant Biosecurity in English, Russian and Turkish; 3) One Health in Russian; 4) Sheep Pox and Goat Pox Preparedness in English; and 5) Lumpy Skin Disease Preparedness in English. Upcoming tutored courses include: 1) Brucellosis in English; 2) Introduction to Food Loss and Waste in Russian; and 3) Peste des Petits Ruminants Preparedness in English.
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    Summary of the regional Virtual Learning Center activities in Europe and Central Asia as of 1 January 2024
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    This VLC REU newsletter presents a brief overview of the online courses conducted in the latter half of 2023 and upcoming activities for the first half of 2024, and other ongoing initiatives in the region on online trainings. Two online courses, one on Sheep and Goat Pox Preparedness (SGP) in English and African Swine Preparedness (ASF) course in Spanish were successfully delivered in the second half of 2023. Both courses hosted veterinary specialists nominated by the veterinary services of European countries. Other upcoming online courses are - Improving Ruminant Biosecurity in English, One Health in English, African Swine Fever Preparedness in Romanian, Food Waste and Loss in English and Sheep and Goat Pox Preparedness in Russian. These courses will be delivered for Europe and Central Asia. There are also open access courses, where anyone can start a course anytime without the need to be nominated. After successful completion of each course a certificate is issued. There is also additional information on communities of practice (CoPs) presented.

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    While some progress and recovery have been made in recent years, the world is still above pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels and far from eradicating hunger and food insecurity by 2030 (SDG Target 2.1). Similarly, despite some progress in the global nutrition targets, the world is not on track to achieve SDG Target 2.2. Among other factors, persistent food price inflation has slowed this momentum.The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025 highlights how elevated inflation in many countries has undermined purchasing power and, especially among low-income populations, access to healthy diets. The report documents how high food price inflation is associated with increases in food insecurity and child malnutrition. Vulnerable groups, including low-income households, women, and rural communities, can be particularly affected by food price inflation, risking setbacks in the fight against hunger and malnutrition.In response to these challenges and to prevent future price shocks, the report examines policy measures adopted by countries, and outlines what is necessary going forwards. It stresses the importance of coherent implementation of fiscal and monetary policies to stabilize markets, promote open and resilient trade, and protect vulnerable populations. Additionally, it calls for better data systems and sustained investment in resilient agrifood systems to build long-term food security and nutrition. These coordinated actions are vital to reignite progress towards ending hunger and malnutrition by 2030.
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