5/10
2022
Rainwater harvesting webinar series Module 7: Addressing climate change impacts through RWH | Water buffering for climate change adaptation and biodiversity enhancement
Hybrid Event, 05/10/2022
This module explores the role of RWH in controlling flood risks and using floods productively in rural areas. Several approaches are presented (e.g. road water harvesting, flood spreading) and their effectiveness to control floods is further discussed. Ca
11/10
2022
Rainwater harvesting webinar series Module 7: Addressing climate change impacts through RWH | RWH for climate change adaptation and ecosystem preservation
Hybrid Event, 11/10/2022
This module describes how the development of RWH systems help to address the challenge of climate change. This module will draw on a review of ACSAD experiences in implementing rainwater harvesting projects in the MENA region from a climate change perspec
16/10
2022
Climate Change Impact on Water Consumption and Water Productivity of Crops: Update on recent findings
Hybrid Event, 16/10/2022
A side event during Cairo Water Week 2022 Date: 16 October 2022 Time: 14:00 – 15:30 (Cairo Time) Meeting Registration - Zoom Leaving apart extreme events (e.g., drought, floods, heat waves, etc.), it is expected that Climate Change (CC) will impact
16/10
2022
Scaling-Up Water Action for Food and Climate Security
Hybrid Event, 16/10/2022
A side event during Cairo Water Week 2022 Date and Time: October 16, 2022 - 11:30 - 13:00 Considering the scale of challenge due to climate change and the complex feedback loops between climate, water, and land, in 2021, The State of the World's Land an
16/10
2022
Building resilience within water scarce landscapes –storing rainwater to cope with droughts and harness floods for climate smart agriculture.
Hybrid Event, 16/10/2022
A side event during Cairo Water Week 2022 16 October 2022– 9.30 to 11 am The Near East and North Africa region is a hotspot for climate change impacts – heat waves, uncertain hydrology, often with decreased rainfall and extreme events (e.g., drought, f
19/10
2022
Harnessing science, technology and innovation for advancing water-energy-food nexus
Hybrid Event, 19/10/2022
A side event during Cairo Water Week 2022 19 October 2022 – Hybrid Time: 9:30 (Cairo time) The event is organised by the FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (FAORNE (FAO RO Near East)) and the FAO Office of Chief Scientist as a Speci
19/10
2022
A Word from the Wise: Enhancing water scarcity management with increased regional integration and cooperation
Hybrid Event, 19/10/2022
A side event during Cairo Water Week 2022 Wednesday 19th October , 9:30 – 11:00 Water scarcity management is increasingly a priority for governments in both the Asia-Pacific Region and the Near East and Northern Africa (NENA) Region. Demand for water
25/10
2022
Rainwater harvesting webinar series - Module 8: Rainwater harvesting systems for smallholders
Hybrid Event, 25/10/2022
This module will explore the role of rainwater harvesting systems in sustaining smallholders’ livelihoods. It will highlight the role of rainwater harvesting on strengthening the livelihood security of rural communities and building their resilience to cl
31/10
2022
2/11
2022
Unlocking the potential for sustainable, inclusive and competitive agribusiness development in the Near East and North Africa
Hybrid Event, 31/10/2022 - 02/11/2022
There is an increasing recognition of the role of sustainable, inclusive and competitive agribusiness SMEs in poverty reduction and income generation, providing access to nutritious food to consumers, creating green jobs for women and youth as well as in
1/11
2022
Rainwater harvesting webinar series - Module 9: Gender mainstreaming in RWH applications
Hybrid Event, 01/11/2022
This module discusses how gender mainstreaming in RWH projects contribute to gender equality and women empowerment. This module also highlights the extent to which gender mainstreaming in RWH systems strengthen livelihood security of rural communities. Th
1/11
2022
3/11
2022
Pre-COP27 Workshop: Agriculture and Climate Change in the Near East and North Africa
Hybrid Event, 01/11/2022 - 03/11/2022
The FAO Near East and North Africa office is organizing a pre-COP27 workshop on agriculture and climate change from 1 to 3 November in Cairo, Egypt. This workshop aims to provide national practitioners and focal points in climate change and agriculture
6/11
2022
18/11
2022
FAO RNE at COP27
Hybrid Event, 06/11/2022 - 18/11/2022
The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP 27) to the UNFCCC hosted by Egypt in Sharm el-Sheikh from 6-18 November 2022. Global food security and priority areas relevant to FAO’s mandate are high on this year's agenda. FAO is actively engaged in the climate
18/11
2022
24/10
2022
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) Campaign for Africa
Hybrid Event, 18/11/2022 - 24/10/2022
Antimicrobial agents[1], including antibiotics, have saved millions of lives by substantially reducing the burden of diseases in people, animals, and plants and hence improving quality of life, contributing to better food security and safety, and aiding t
21/11
2022
24/11
2022
Towards gender-transformative interventions in the agricultural and rural sector the NENA region
Hybrid Event, 21/11/2022 - 24/11/2022
Dates: 21 -24 November 2022 Venue: Cairo, InterContinental Cairo Semiramis The FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa is organizing the training “Towards gender-transformative interventions in the agricultural and rural sector the NE
28/11
2022
30/11
2022
Regional Workshop on the Sound Management of Pesticides in the NENA Region
Hybrid Event, 28/11/2022 - 30/11/2022
Amman, Jordan, from 28 to 30 November 2022. Pesticides can play a crucial role in agriculture, achieving food security and improving farmers' livelihoods. However, the negative effects of pesticides on the environment, non-target beneficial organisms, an
7/3
2023
8/3
2023
Towards healthy soils in the Near East and North Africa region
Hybrid Event, 07/03/2023 - 08/03/2023
Soils are the basis on which 95% of food is produced. Soil degradation is a serious threat in all countries of the Near East and North African (NENA) region and a major constraint to reliable food production. Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt are the co
9/3
2023
International Women's Day 2023 | FAO & ITU Webinar on Innovation and digitalization for gender equality
Hybrid Event, 09/03/2023
The webinar, jointly organized by the Food Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), marks the celebration of International Women’s Day 2023, dedicated this year to the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and technology f
13/3
2023
14/3
2023
Closing Workshop for the FAO Regional Project: “Emergency preparedness and response to strengthen capacities of Near East and North Africa region to mitigate the risk of fall armyworm (FAW)" TCP/RAB/3803 (E)
Hybrid Event, 13/03/2023 - 14/03/2023
Fall Armyworm (FAW) is one of the most serious pests that attack many economically important crops. FAW is a transboundary insect pest that can feed on more than 80 plant species. In 2016, only six African countries reported this insect pest; but today, 7
13/4
2023
Stakeholder feedback workshop on “Guideline for action on food loss and waste reduction in the Near East and North Africa.
Hybrid Event, 13/04/2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) - Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa is pleased to announce the upcoming stakeholder feedback workshop on a “Guideline for action on food loss and waste reduction in the Nea
10/7
2023
13/7
2023
RECOFI Regional Workshop on Enhancing Knowledge on Aquatic Health Management and Biosecurity and Understanding of Antimicrobial Resistance in Aquaculture Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Hybrid Event, 10/07/2023 - 13/07/2023
During the fourth session of the Regional Commission for Fisheries (RECOFI), held from 7 to 9 May 2007 in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Commission endorsed the implementation of activities towards the preparation of a “regional strategy on aquatic