Videos
Pre-Session - CCCF19 - Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods
21/10/2026
1. WHO training on the GEMS/Food database 2. New findings on contaminants in the region (13:00–17:00 UTC+03:00)
Near East and North Africa Region at Seeds2Foods Global Exhibition 2026
18/10/2026
The FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) participated in the second edition of Seeds to Foods 2026 in Rome, from 8 to 12 October.
Enhancing food security and resilience of host communities and Syrian Refugees in Jordan
18/10/2026
This video captures the impact of the FAO project Enhancing Food Security and Resilience of Host Communities and Syrian Refugees in Jordan through Agrifood Production Chains, funded by the Government of Italy, in Ajloun, Jerash, and Balqa governorates.
International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026: Action across NENA
07/10/2026
FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa, AbdulHakim Elwaer, highlights the importance of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 for a region where rangelands are vital to biodiversity, food security and millions of livelihoods.
SHF and FAO helping farming families in Syria produce fresh vegetables
10/09/2026
The conflict may have eased, but producing food remains an immense challenge. Climatic shocks, lack of extension services and prohibitive input costs are leaving many families without the means to produce the food they depend on.
AI Applications for Climate Smart Agriculture, Advisory Services & Value Chains in Agrifood Systems
07/09/2026
This webinar was the third session in the Regional AI Dialogue for Agrifood Systems in the Near East and North Africa region, focusing on "AI Applications for Climate Smart Agriculture, Advisory Services and Value Chains." The session featured five distinguished speakers discussing practical implementations of AI technologies in agriculture across the NENA region.
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.
Data Ecosystems for AI in Agrifood Systems
09/04/2026
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.