26/3
2026
Analytical Support Tools for Evidence-Based Agrifood Systems Policies: Insights from the FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa
Evènement virtuel, 26/03/2026
This session will present the analytical support provided by the FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) under RP2 and its role in strengthening evidence‑based agrifood systems policies across the NENA region. The session will highlight how policy monitoring and data analytics track trends, identify policy and data gaps, and s...
25/3
2026
Global Partnership Programme for Transboundary Animal Diseases (GPPTAD): A Call to Collective Action
Evènement virtuel, 25/03/2026
Transboundary animal diseases (TADs), including avian influenza, African swine fever, footandmouth disease, lumpy skin disease, Rift Valley fever, and major aquatic diseases, continue to impose significant economic, social, and food security burdens across the Near East. Their spread is exacerbated by climatic pressures, crossborder animal movement, sh...
24/3
2026
Strengthening Plant Health Systems to Safeguard Crop Heritage and Agrobiodiversity in the NENA Region
Evènement virtuel, 24/03/2026
The Near East and North Africa (NENA) region has exceptional agrobiodiversity and valuable crop genetic resources that support food security, rural livelihoods, and cultural heritage across diverse agroecological zones. However, the impacts of climate change, expanding global trade, and the rising emergence and spread of transboundary plant pests and d...
1/4
2026
Data Ecosystems for AI in Agrifood Systems Webinar
Evènement virtuel, 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...
22/4
2026
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...
21/4
2026
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...
24/3
2026
26/3
2026
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...
26/1
2026
28/1
2026
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...
23/10
2025
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.
23/10
2025
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...
7/10
2025
8/10
2025
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) ...
2/10
2025
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...
29/9
2025
1/10
2025
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...
22/9
2025
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...
21/9
2025
24/9
2025
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.
28/9
2025
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...
29/9
2025
1/10
2025
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...
21/8
2025
25/8
2025
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...
25/8
2025
27/8
2025
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...
8/9
2025
11/9
2025
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...