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The future of food systems in Europe and Central Asia - 2022–2025 and beyond

Year of publication 2022

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 112 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-136754-4

Synopsis (short abstract) The document provides a comprehensive analysis of the future of the food systems in Europe and Central Asia based on a qualitative review of the literature and information available at the time of drafting. Specific attention will be given to (i) economic growth; (ii) natural resources and climate change; (iii) rural development; (iv) agri-food trade and policies; (v) innovation and digitalization; (vi) food systems developments; (vii) food and nutrition security; (viii) food safety. It summarizes them by Subregions and has a specific focus on the European Union and derives regional priorities for action for the future in the Region. The report covers the situation up to mid-2021 and does not include later developments in the region.

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FAO. 2022. The future of food systems in Europe and Central Asia 2022–2025 and beyond. Rome.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cc1546en

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