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
Ministry of Agriculture and FAO Lebanon launch Norway-funded action against marine litter and discarded fishing nets
09/07/2026
The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Lebanon, organized a technical workshop on the environmentally sound management of marine litter and discarded fishing nets under the "Promoting Sustainable Fisheries ...
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ITALY CONTRIBUTES EUR 5 MILLION TO FAO FOR EMERGENCY LIVELIHOOD AND FOOD SECURITY SUPPORT IN CONFLICT-AFFECTED AREAS OF LEBANON
07/07/2026
The Government of Italy, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has approved a financial contribution of EUR 5 million to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for the implementation of the programme “Emergency and Livelihood Support in the...
International Day of Cooperatives: FAO Highlights the Role of Cooperatives in Strengthening Rural Communities in Lebanon
03/07/2026
Across Lebanon, cooperatives and producer organizations support farmers, fishers, women, men and youth entrepreneurs and rural communities overcome economic challenges, improve livelihoods and strengthen resilience. By working collectively, they facilitate access to markets, services and produ...
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
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FAO is turning 80!
For eight decades, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has been working worldwide to end hunger and support farmers, communities, and food systems.
14/10/2025