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.
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Lebanon: Rapid needs assessment on the impact of conflict on agriculture Key messages, November 2024
2024
Widespread displacement is putting agricultural production at risk in Lebanon, with many households unable to access their land and farms safely. The...
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
Farm Business Schools: Empowering Rural Communities
Lebanese farmers embarked on a journey of learning and growth through FAO's Farm Business Schools funded by the European Union. Through the Farm Business School (FBS) initiative, 325 farmers shifted their focus from production only to profitability, financial management, and market dynamics. Building on the successes of the first implementation in 2019, 26 Farm Business Schools were rolled out, with more than 32% of participants being women. With newfound skills, expenses are reduced, income rises, and community pride grows. Farm Business Schools offer hope for sustainable livelihoods and vibrant communities.
10/09/2024