28/4
2021
Preventing food waste: Innovations and solutions in the Arab region
Hybrid Event, 28/04/2021
There is not a more complex context for food waste than in the Arab region, whose unique culture, religions, history, and climate impact on the decision and behaviors of consumers and retailers with regards to food waste. Given the region's limited natura
27/5
2021
How Can Youth Transform Food Systems in the Middle East and North Africa?
Hybrid Event, 27/05/2021
Not only does the way we produce and consume food have far reaching impacts on our health, natural environment, climate, economy and livelihoods, but the current food systems and the ability of the NENA countries to work towards a holistic approach to foo
3/6
2021
Agri-food market innovations in the Near East and North Africa: Has COVID-19 changed the game?
Hybrid Event, 03/06/2021
Background Countries in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region have ensured that food systems continue to function amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and by many measures they have been resilient; food production, global and local food availability, and
8/6
2021
World Oceans Day
Hybrid Event, 08/06/2021
Oceans are an essential component of the Earth's ecosystem -- a source of biodiversity, food, and life.On 8 June, World Oceans Day will be celebrated worldwide to emphasize their importance in our daily lives. FAO in North Africa and Near-East will join t
22/6
2021
Promoting nutrition and gender equality in a synergic way: challenges and opportunities
Hybrid Event, 22/06/2021
Register here Interpretation in Arabic and French will be available Organised by the FAO RNE network on nutrition-sensitive food systems, in collaboration with ESN and the ESP, the event aims to: Discuss linkages between nutrition and gender equali
30/6
2021
Support to agricultural Livelihood of rural and peri-urban returnees and communities in Ninawa governorate Iraq
Hybrid Event, 30/06/2021
The inaugural ceremony of dairy processing, marketing, and micro-enterprise centers established under the EU-funded project: Support to agricultural Livelihood of rural and peri-urban returnees and communities in Ninawa governorate Iraq, implemented by
5/7
2021
Webinar to raise awareness on basic measures to improve Safety at Sea in small-scale fisheries
Hybrid Event, 05/07/2021
Date and Time: 05 July 2021; virtual webinar of 1.5 hours via ZOOM (10:00am-11:30am) Participants: Directors and Senior Fisheries Officers of Near Eastern and North African countries Languages: English, Arabic and French (simultaneous interpretation wil
12/7
2021
Transforming Agrifood Systems to Achieve the Hand-in-Hand with the Private Sector
Hybrid Event, 12/07/2021
Monday, 12 July 2021 | 11:00-13:30 (Cairo/Rome time) BACKGROUND: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development sets the stage for transforming our world through the achievement of 17 Sustainable Development Goals. This Agenda is a plan of act
13/7
2021
15/7
2021
Regional Stakeholder Dialogue
Hybrid Event, 13/07/2021 - 15/07/2021
Since February 2020, the world is experiencing what is probably the worst health and economic crisis of modern history. The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the vulnerabilities of our societies and the need for radical review of our social and economic mo
3/8
2021
4/8
2021
RECOFI-FIRMS Data call Workshop
Hybrid Event, 03/08/2021 - 04/08/2021
The existing RECOFI-FIRMS fisheries inventories contribute to the understanding of the structure of the exploitation of fishery resources and of the management context. Fisheries inventories can contribute to the understanding of the state of resources by
26/8
2021
Water tenure and governance: Keys to water and food security
Hybrid Event, 26/08/2021
✎ To participate in the superinteractive session, click here to register for World Water Week 2021. After your registration, go to the event page and Reserve your spot. Water governance and tenure are recent concepts which embrace various
2/9
2021
Innovation for rural transformation: How effective are territorial approaches?
Hybrid Event, 02/09/2021
Background: Territorial or location-based approaches can be an important tool for inclusive and sustainable rural transformation. By focusing on specific regions with the aim of capitalizing on local resources, assets and institutions while linking to e
16/9
2021
The role of agriculture stakeholders in ending child labour in the MENA region
Hybrid Event, 16/09/2021
According to the most recent global estimates, 2.4 million children in the Arab region are engaged in child labour of which 1.9 million are engaged in hazardous work – the vast majority of which takes place in the agriculture sector. Join us for this r
21/9
2021
23/9
2021
FAO patriciates in the 5th Arab Water Forum
Hybrid Event, 21/09/2021 - 23/09/2021
FAO under the Water Scarcity Initiative will be actively taking part in the 5th Arab Water Forum from the 21st to the 23rd of September 2021. The 5th Arab Water Forum is considered the stage where Arab water community leaders and key decision-makers thoro
19/10
2021
21/10
2021
25th Session of the Near East Forestry and Range Commission
Hybrid Event, 19/10/2021 - 21/10/2021
The agri-food systems of the world are under tremendous stress from loss of biodiversity and climate change. In the NENA region, increasing productivity to meet the growing demand for food has often been associated with unsustainable agriculture practices
25/10
2021
REGIONAL COMMISSION FOR FISHERIES - 11th Session
Hybrid Event, 25/10/2021
The meeting of the eleventh session of the Regional Commission for Fisheries, which will be held virtually from 25 to October 27 2021, coincides with the twentieth anniversary since the Commission's first meeting in 2001. The agenda includes many vital i
4/11
2021
UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF PROTECTED AGRICULTURE IN THE GCC COUNTRIES - SAVING WATER AND IMPROVING NUTRITION : ZOOMINAR #6
Hybrid Event, 04/11/2021
Precision farming is one of the most scientific and modern approaches to sustainable agriculture that has gained momentum in the 21st century. It merges the new technologies borne of the information age with a mature agricultural industry. It is an integr
10/11
2021
FAORNE Dialogues on Trade (DOT) - Trade as an Enabler for Food Security: Pathways for NENA Region
Hybrid Event, 10/11/2021
The FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa is initiating the FAORNE Dialogues on Trade (DOT) series. Simultaneous interpretation in Arabic, English and French will be provided. Objectives of the Dialogue The dialogue would provide a platfo
17/11
2021
7/11
2021
Water Scarcity: A Challenge to Sustainable Development in the Arab Region
Hybrid Event, 17/11/2021 - 07/11/2021
The water scarcity challenge in the Arab Region is more pressing now than ever before. Declining water quality and quantity, decreasing groundwater levels, increasing population and urbanization, and climate change pose serious threats for countries in th
2/12
2021
Webinar on gender-based violence and its implications for rural women’s empowerment and rural development.
Hybrid Event, 02/12/2021
Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. According to the World Health Organization, about 37 percent of women in the Arab States have been subjected to violence at some point of their lives. In t