FAO in Lebanon
Lebanon joined the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 1945 as a founding member of the Organization. In February 1977, FAO and Lebanon signed an agreement to establish a country office in Beirut. Find out more
FAO Priorities in Lebanon
Lebanon Country Programming Framework (CPF) for the period 2023-2026 is FAO’s planning and programming strategic document to respond to the challenges faced by the agrifood system of Lebanon. The CPF aligns with the strategies outlined in Lebanon's key policy documents and sector-specific plans, namely the National Agriculture Strategy (NAS) 2020-2025, the National Water Strategy 2020-2035, the Lebanon National Forestry Programme (2015 – 2025) and the Lebanon Crisis Response Plan (LCRP) 2022-2023. The CPF is also aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2022-2025 as well as the FAO Strategic Framework for 2022-2031.
News
FAO high-level mission to Lebanon begins with focus on partnership, food security and resilience
01/10/2026
A high-level delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) began a four-day mission to Lebanon, from 30 September to 3 October, to deepen partnerships and advance joint efforts in support of Lebanon’s agricultural and food systems, resilience and sustainable...
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FAO Lebanon welcomes Veronica Quattrola as new FAO Representative
28/09/2026
With the agreement of the Government of the Republic of Lebanon, Ms Veronica Quattrola has been appointed Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Lebanon, effective 21 September 2026.
Ms. Quattrola, an Italian national, brings extensive expe...
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Ministry of Agriculture, FAO Lebanon and Canada: An Innovative Partnership on Collective Action to Promote Food Security and Support Livelihoods in Lebanon
18/09/2026
Across Lebanon, farmers and rural communities are facing pressures that are becoming increasingly difficult to navigate alone. Small-scale farmers, rural women, youth, cooperatives and producer groups are dealing with high production costs, limited access to finance, market instability, water ...
Publications
Assessing vegetation changes in agriculture and forestry during the conflict in Lebanon – October 2023 to October 2024
2025
Lebanon is facing a growing risk of food insecurity due to the conflict that began in October 2023, which threatens the country's agricultural land...
Lebanon: Agricultural damage and loss assessment on the impact of conflict
2025
This report presents the findings of an assessment of the damages and losses sustained by Lebanon’s agriculture sector due to the conflict between 8...
Related links
- Special Report – 2024 FAO/WFP Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) to the Lebanese Republic
- FAO GIEWS Country Brief on Lebanon
- Integrated Food Security Phase Classification
- IPC Analysis Lebanon
- Data in Emergencies Hub (Lebanon)
- Lebanon National Agriculture Strategy 2020-2025
- United Nations in Lebanon
File a Grievance
If you wish to file a grievance, FAO Lebanon has established a Grievance Redress Mechanism at its main office.
To use FAO accountability mechanism channel at the country level, please contact directly our Grievance Officer at:
Mobile: 96179300509
Or via WhatsApp Message: 96179300509
Or via E-mail Address:
[email protected]
Moreover, you can report any misconduct by clicking on the below link: