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...

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 nut...

Senior Officers’ Meeting

Al Ain (United Arab Emirates), 24/04/2026 - 26/04/2026

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), Événement hybride, 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) ...

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. Science-based approach...

Sixième Semaine des forêts du Proche-Orient

Djeddah (Arabie saoudite), Djeddah (Arabie saoudite), 29/09/2025 - 01/10/2025

La Semaine des forêts du Proche-Orient (NEFW) est la principale plateforme régionale pour le dialogue, l’échange de connaissances et les partenariats autour des forêts et parcours. Organisée tous les deux ans, la NEFW réunit gouvernements, institutions de recherche, société civile, secteur privé ainsi que des organisations internationales et régionales pour relever les défis et saisir les oppor...

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

Evènement virtuel, 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

Evènement virtuel, 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 most pressing ch...

27ᵉ session de la Commission des forêts et des parcours pour le Proche-Orient - 29 septembre – 1ᵉʳ octobre 2025

Djeddah (Arabie saoudite), Événement hybride, 29/09/2025 - 01/10/2025

À propos de la Commission

La Commission des forêts et des parcours pour le Proche-Orient (NEFRC) est un organe statutaire de l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture (FAO), créé pour conseiller les pays membres de la région du Proche-Orient et de l’Afrique du Nord sur la gestion des forêts, des parcours et sur la restaurati...

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...

2nd Meeting of the Arab Forum for Rural Advisory Services (AFRAS)

Cairo (Egypt), Événement hybride, 25/08/2025 - 27/08/2025

Rural Advisory Services (RAS) play a pivotal role in driving rural transformation—the broad and systemic process aimed at improving rural livelihoods through enhanced and sustainable productivity, increased commercialization and market integration, diversified income sources, improved access to services and decent employment opportunities, and more inclusive participation in policy and...

FAO-IPPC regional workshop 2025 for the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region

Salalah (Oman), 08/09/2025 - 11/09/2025

Background

The 2025 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) - International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) regional workshop annual meeting for the Ne...

E-learning course on agriculture in trade agreements

05/10/2025 - 30/10/2025

The Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) and Markets and Trade Division (EST), in partnership with United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) are launching the first edition of their joint online course titled "Agriculture in Trade Agreements" from October 5 - 30, 2025. Conducted exclusively in Arabic, the course aims to enhance the capacity of stakeholde...

Empowering youth in agriculture: Strengthening rural advisory services through education and digital learning in NENA

22/07/2025

Rural youth in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region face significant barriers to employment—despite agriculture being a key sector for food security, economic development, and climate resilience. At the same time, access to inclusive, demand-driven rural advisory services (RAS) remains limited, especially for women and youth, who represent the majority of small-scale farmers.

LAC–NENA Family Farming Interregional Dialogue

Cairo (Egypt), 07/07/2025 - 08/07/2025

Background

Family farming is the backbone of global food systems — producing most of the world’s food and supporting the livelihoods of over 2.5 billion people. In both the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and Near East and North Africa (NENA) regions, family farmers play a vital role in food security, rural development, and cultural heritage.

Ye...

Hack4safeFood: Tackling food safety challenges

09/09/2025 - 10/09/2025

Led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Research Network and Food Safety Innovation Hub (RNFSIH) in the Near East a...