Videos
SHF and FAO protect livestock families in Northeast Syria rely on for survival
20/08/2026
With support from the Syria Humanitarian Fund (SHF), FAO provided 500 kg of supplementary animal feed to each of 11 072 livestock-keeping households (66 400 people) across Al-Hasakeh, Ar-Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor, helping families protect the productive assets they depend on for food security and livelihoods.
Improving wheat production for farmers through Farmers Field Schools
20/08/2026
FAO, with the support of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office through the Building Local Resilience in Syria project, have supported wheat farmers to restore and sustain their livelihoods by promoting adaptable climate-smart practices, preparing farmers against climatic shocks and agricultural threats to become resilient and better food secured.
Roots of Resilience: Mangrove Conservation in Sudan
13/08/2026
National experts and local fishermen in South Suakin, Sudan underline the importance of mangrove conservation. They explain how mangroves protect coastlines, provide fodder for camels and store carbon, as well as the important role they play as nurseries for fish and crustaceans.
Local Barriers and Human Capital for AI in Agrifood systems in the NENA region
20/07/2026
Local Barriers and Human Capital for AI in Agrifood systems in the NENA region
Regional Technical Session on Inclusion in Agrifood Systems Practical Approaches and Strengthening
20/07/2026
Regional Technical Session on Inclusion in Agrifood Systems Practical Approaches and Strengthening
Regional Priority Four in the Near East and North Africa: Building Resilience to Multiple Shocks
08/07/2026
FAO's Regional Priority Four in the Near East and North Africa delivers targeted interventions to strengthen resilience in a changing world. Watch to discover the five pillars through which FAO supports countries in the region.
Her land, her strength: Women farmers cultivating change in Egypt
15/04/2026
In celebration of the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF) 2026, this short documentary shines a light on the resilience, innovation, and determination of women farmers in Egypt. From Aswan to Beheira, these women are transforming their communities and shaping more sustainable agrifood systems.
The 38th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for the Near East (NERC38)
22/03/2026
The 38th Session (NERC 38) will review 2024–2025 results and set priorities for the next biennium, focusing on resilient and climate-smart agrifood systems, desertification and drought, supply chains, bioeconomy and circular innovations, financing and resilience.
ADG Video Message for FAO Regional Conference for the Near East and North Africa (NERC38)
19/03/2026
The 38th Session (NERC 38) of the FAO Regional Conference for the Near East and North Africa will review 2024–2025 results and set priorities for the next biennium, focusing on resilient and climate-smart agrifood systems, desertification and drought, supply chains, bioeconomy and circular innovations, financing and resilience.
Farmers in Syria benefit from rainfalls after installing rain harvest systems
17/03/2026
FAO, with the support of UK for International Development, have strengthened the local resilience to climate change and recurrent drought by increasing water availability through the installation of above-ground rooftop rainwater harvesting systems.
Green Jobs: Empowering Palestinian Youth
24/02/2026
Unemployment and poverty rates among Palestinian youth remain alarmingly high, particularly among young women. With limited job opportunities and a persistent mismatch between education outcomes and labor market needs, many young people struggle to secure decent work, weakening purchasing power and food access across communities.
FAO Elevate Program - Advanced Active Cooling Photovoltaic Panel Solar System
26/01/2026
Marco Colangeli and Enrico Mandola innovated a solar energy system that solves three problems together. The active-cooled photovoltaic solar panels reduce evaporation of water by floating on the surface, while it is producing more energy with 20 percent more efficiency, and making more space for energy production, more affordable for local farmers.
FAO support farmers with silage making through its Farmer Field Schools
16/12/2025
Silage-making has been a great alternative for farmers due to its high nutritional value for animals, which has improved animal health and increased milk production by up to 30 percent. FAO has been promoting silage-making since 2022 through farmers field schools. It reached about 9 241 livestock keepers in six governorates.
Gender mainstreaming in the West Bank and Gaza Strip
11/11/2025
FAO is promoting gender equality in agriculture across the West Bank and Gaza Strip, empowering rural women, strengthening cooperatives, and supporting inclusive growth.
One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative: Revitalizing Iraq’s Date Palm Value Chain
25/10/2025
Through the OCOP initiative, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Government of Iraq and local farmers, is revitalizing the country’s date palm value chain — from orchard to market.
One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative: Revitalizing Iraq’s Date Palm Value Chain
25/10/2025
Through the OCOP initiative, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Government of Iraq and local farmers, is revitalizing the country’s date palm value chain — from orchard to market.
Protecting Gaza’s agriculture and livelihoods
25/10/2025
The conflict in the Gaza Strip has devastated cropland, livestock, and fisheries, leaving communities without the means to produce food. While recent deliveries of aid and limited commercial goods have eased some shortages, food availability and access remain far below current needs.
Seeds of ancient civilizations: feeding the present and the future
30/09/2025
For thousands of years, the Near East and North Africa have nurtured crops that shaped diets, cultures, and identities. From dates, olives, and chickpeas to harissa, coffee, and carobs, these products reflect resilience, tradition, and innovation — supporting rural livelihoods and connecting small producers to global markets.
Visit to Michmich in Akkar: Tangible Support to Farmers and Promotion of Sustainable Agriculture
20/08/2025
In the rugged hills of Michmich in Akkar, Lebanese farmers are reclaiming their lands and revitalizing their livelihoods. Farmers dug out wells to irrigate high value crops and carried out complementary on-farm works, benefiting from matching investment grants.