Private Sector Dialogue

Virtual Event, 14/04/2026

The Private Sector Dialogue is a dedicated platform for engaging with private sector partners to advance the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and climate objectives. The dialogue brings together private sector insights, commitments, and innovative solutions to accelerate agrifood systems transformation for better production, better nutrition, a better environme...

Civil Society Consultations

Cairo (Egypt), Hybrid Event, 15/04/2026 - 16/04/2026

The Civil Society Consultations provide a platform for dialogue led by and for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across the region. They aim to strengthen partnerships with CSOs and ensure that their perspectives inform FAO’s policies and programme. Held ahead of the FAO Regional Conferences, they form an integral part of the Conference process.

The CSO Consultation will bring togethe...

Analytical Support Tools for Evidence-Based Agrifood Systems Policies: Insights from the FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa

Virtual Event, 26/03/2026

Global Partnership Programme for Transboundary Animal Diseases (GPPTAD): A Call to Collective Action

Virtual Event, 25/03/2026

Strengthening Plant Health Systems to Safeguard Crop Heritage and Agrobiodiversity in the NENA Region

Virtual Event, 24/03/2026

Data Ecosystems for AI in Agrifood Systems Webinar

Virtual Event, 01/04/2026

Agrifood systems in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region are under increasing pressure from climate variability, water scarcity, land degradation and rapid population growth. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to support more efficient, resilient and data-driven agrifood systems, from improving resource management to enabling better decision-making for farmers, policymake...

The World Food Forum- Near East Chapter

Al Ain (United Arab Emirates), 22/04/2026

The World Food Forum (WFF) Regional Chapter for the Near East and North Africa (NENA), organized in conjunction with the FAO Regional Conference for the Near East (NERC), will provide a dedicated regional platform to advance agrifood systems transformation through innovation. Aligned with FAO’s 2026–27 Biennial Theme, Fostering Innovation for Food Security, the Regional Chapter will adapt the g...

The Strategic Ministerial Day

Al Ain (United Arab Emirates), 21/04/2026

The Strategic Ministerial Day brings together Ministers for a high-level, policy-oriented dialogue on regional priorities for agrifood systems transformation in the Near East. The Day is designed to translate the Conference’s technical and policy discussions into political guidance, shared commitments and regional direction, aligned with FAO’s vision of better production, better nutrition, a be...

Senior Officers’ Meeting

Al Ain (United Arab Emirates), 24/03/2026 - 26/03/2026

The Conference is an official meeting of senior officials from Member Countries within the same geographic region, convened to deliberate on regional challenges and priority issues related to food and agriculture. Its main role is to promote regional coherence on global policy and regulatory matters. In this context, potential side events will be organized to ensure the active engagement of Mem...

Building a Shared Vision for Sustainable Rangelands and Pastoral Communities in the Near East and North Africa

Hammamet (Tunisia), 26/01/2026 - 28/01/2026

The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026 NENA Regional Conference will bring together regional partners, government representatives, technical experts, researchers, and pastoralist organizations to strengthen collaboration and advance sustainable rangeland management acro...

The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste - 2025

Cairo (Egypt), Hybrid Event, 23/10/2025

As the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) marks its 80th anniversary under the global theme “365 Days of Action”, addressing food loss and waste (FLW) remains a critical priority for transforming agrifood systems; both globally and in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. 

Cultivating Solutions: Youth-Led Policy Pathways for Agrifood Systems

23/10/2025

The Agrifood sector in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region, faces significant challenges exacerbated by climate and environmental pressures. Harnessing the potential of youth involvement is critical to addressing these complex issues, as young people bring vital lived experience and exposure to untapped innovation potential. This webinar aims to actively engage youth in policy dialogue...

Regional workshop on agricultural statistics in the Near East and North Africa

07/10/2025 - 08/10/2025

As part of Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) ongoing efforts to strengthen agricultural statistical systems in the region, FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) is organizing a virtual workshop on 7 - 8 October 2025, bringing together senior focal points from National Statistical Offices and Ministries of Agriculture across Near East and North Africa (NENA) countr...

Science & Innovation Driving Food Safety - From Vision to Network

02/10/2025

Food safety is vital for agrifood transformation in the Near East and North Africa (NENA), where population growth drives rising demand and foodborne disease risks remain high. S...

Sixth Near East Forestry Week

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), 29/09/2025 - 01/10/2025

FAO Regional Webinar: Achievements, Insights, and Recommendations from the RPW Eradication Programme in NENA

Virtual Event, 22/09/2025

The Red Palm Weevil (RPW), recognised as one of the most destructive pests of date palms worldwide, has significantly impacted agricultural sustainability, food security, and rural economies in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. Its rapid spread and the difficulty of early detection have made it a challenge for national plant protection systems, jeopardising not only the productivity...

Regional Training of Trainers (ToT) on Anticipatory Action (AA) in NENA

Cairo (Egypt), 21/09/2025 - 24/09/2025

The Near East and North Africa (NENA) region is increasingly threatened by climate-induced hazards, notably droughts and floods, which significantly impact agriculture, water resources and socioeconomic stability. Recent trends show increased frequency and impact of weather extremes, which threaten agricultural livelihoods and disrupt communities under persistent environmental stress.

Youth Day - Near East Forestry and Range Commission

Virtual Event, 28/09/2025

Youth make up nearly 60 percent of the population in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. They are the energy, innovation, and resilience needed to confront the region’s mos...

The 27th session of the Near East Forestry and Range Commission - 29 September to 1 October

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Hybrid Event, 29/09/2025 - 01/10/2025

The Near East Forestry and Range Commission (NEFRC) is a statutory body of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), established to advise member countries in the Near East and North Africa region on forestry, rangeland management, and land restoration.

Established in 1953, the NEFRC proudly celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2025, coinciding with FAO’s 80th an...

Concept Note of a Regional Training of Trainers (ToT) on Anticipatory Action (AA) in NENA

21/08/2025 - 25/08/2025

The Near East and North Africa (NENA) region is increasingly threatened by climate-induced hazards, notably droughts and floods, which significantly impact agriculture, water resources and socioeconomic stability. Recent trends show increased frequency and impact of weather extremes, which threaten agricultural livelihoods and disrupt communities under persistent environmental stress. These tre...