On the waters of King Talal Dam, located about 70 km north of Amman in Jerash Governorate, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Jordan Valley Authority (JVA) are testing a technology that could transform the future of energy and water in the Kingdom: water-cooled floating solar panels.

The Near East and North Africa (NENA) region signalled its growing engagement in global wildfire resilience efforts as Dr Mahmoud Fath-Allah, Secretary of the Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for the Environment (CAMRE) at the League of Arab States, joined international partners at the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (COP30). The event, “From Call to Action to Implementation: Scaling Fire Solutions through the Global Fire Management Hub,” co-organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Brazil, highlighted how countries are turning commitments into concrete action through collaborative Integrated Fire Management (IFM).

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Production and Economic Resources – Department of Animal Resources, and in partnership with Education Above All Foundation, and with the support of Qatar Fund for Development, is launching a livestock restocking initiative in Al Jazirah to enhance the state’s food security situation and nutrition and rebuild the livelihoods of conflict-affected households amid the escalating humanitarian crisis.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) joined the Arab Parliament and the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States (LAS) in a regional workshop aimed at advancing Arab legislation to reduce food loss and waste across the region. The workshop convened representatives from regional and international organizations, including UN ESCWA, the Regional Food Banks Network, and the Arab Federation for Food Industries (AFFI), alongside members of the Arab Parliament, technical experts, and specialists in food security and sustainable development. FAO participated at a high level and contributed technical expertise to support regional efforts to strengthen sustainable agrifood systems.

The FAO Virtual Learning Center (VLC) for the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region has launched a new online course on farm biosecurity and One Health.  

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reaffirmed the central role of plant protection in reducing mycotoxin risks and safeguarding food security during the 7th International Conference of Mycotoxicology and Food Security (ICM 2025), held from 17–20 November in Hangzhou, China.

A three-day Regional Core Training on Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) was successfully held in Cairo, Egypt, from 11 to 13 November 2025. The event brought together 23 participants from nine countries across the Near East and North Africa region: Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Mauritania, Morocco, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen. Participants included government nominees, national veterinary staff, and FAO technical personnel, demonstrating a strong regional commitment to enhancing livestock emergency preparedness and response.

La faim et l’insécurité alimentaire dans les États arabes ont atteint leur plus haut niveau en plus de deux décennies, avertit un nouveau rapport des Nations Unies publié aujourd’hui par l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture (FAO), en collaboration avec le Fonds international de développement agricole (FIDA), le Fonds des Nations Unies pour l’enfance (UNICEF), le Programme alimentaire mondial (PAM), l’Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS) et la Commission économique et sociale des Nations Unies pour l’Asie occidentale (CESAO).

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD) and the Women Development Organization (WDO), convened a High-Level Regional Dialogue on Women’s Empowerment and Access to Finance for Advancing Circular Agriculture in the Arab Region, under the patronage of H.E. Prof. Saeb Khraisat, Minister of Agriculture of Jordan. The event brought together five ministers and high-level representatives from Ministries of Agriculture across the region, along with policymakers, development partners, financial institutions, private sector representatives, and women entrepreneurs from different countries to explore gender-responsive financing solutions that promote women’s leadership in sustainable and circular agriculture.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) office in Oman, in partnership with the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organized a workshop entitled “From Local to Global: Empowering Suppliers in the Sultanate of Oman through the UNGM,” aimed at strengthening the capacity of national companies to engage in the UN procurement system.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Arab Society for Plant Protection (ASPP), successfully supported the organization of the 14th Arab Congress of Plant Protection, a five-day regional forum held in El-Harrach, Algeria, from 3–7 November 2025 under the theme “Plant Health for Sustainable Food Security.” FAO’s high-profile involvement, including keynote addresses, technical symposia, and coordination meetings, raised the visibility of plant health issues and catalyzed strategic outcomes in policy influence, knowledge exchange, and regional cooperation on transboundary plant pests and diseases. 

The latest analysis of food insecurity and malnutrition in Sudan shows stark contrasts along conflict lines, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF warned today. In areas where violence has subsided – allowing humanitarian access and market recovery – food security has begun to improve. But in conflict-hit locations that have been largely cut off from humanitarian assistance or under siege, famine has now taken hold. 

The agencies call for an end to hostilities and safe, unimpeded and sustained humanitarian access, which is urgently needed to prevent further loss of life and protect livelihoods.

 L’Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture (FAO) et le Centre satellitaire des Nations Unies (UNOSAT) ont publié aujourd’hui une nouvelle analyse géospatiale, laquelle révèle que le secteur agricole de la bande de Gaza a subi de lourds dégâts qui ne font qu’empirer. Les conclusions de cette analyse font état d’une destruction généralisée des terres agricoles, des serres, des puits pour l’irrigation et d’autres infrastructures agricoles, autant de biens essentiels à la production alimentaire et aux moyens de subsistance. Dans l’ensemble, les éléments fondamentaux sur lesquels repose le secteur agricole de Gaza ont été dévastés. Toutefois, l’actuel cessez-le-feu laisse entrevoir la possibilité que l’on puisse commencer à restaurer la production alimentaire et les moyens de subsistance, à condition d’agir vite.  

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) marked the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) 2025 on 23 October 2025 with a hybrid event held in Cairo under the global theme “365 Days of Action.” The event brought together representatives from governments, the League of Arab States (LAS), regional organizations, academia, and the private sector to exchange experiences and discuss innovative approaches to reduce food loss and waste in the region.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Arab Federation for Food Industries (AFFI), held a regional consultation event titled “From Heritage to Plate: Encyclopedia of Traditional Foods in Jordan and Lebanon” to present the outcomes of the activities conducted by the organization for mapping traditional foods across said countries.

« Une étape importante dans notre engagement collectif pour bâtir une agriculture tunisienne durable plus inclusive, et plus innovante. Ce nouveau projet vient renforcer les capacités techniques, entrepreneuriales et financières des jeunes agri-preneurs, tout en contribuant à la création d’emplois durables et décents. Il se veut aussi une réponse aux défis de la transition écologique et de la résilience climatique, en encourageant des modèles de production respectueux des ressources naturelles, économes en eau et générateurs de valeur ajoutée locale ».  C’est en ces termes que M. Ezzedine Ben Cheikh, ministre de l'Agriculture, des Ressources Hydrauliques et de la Pêche est intervenu, lors du lancement officiel du nouveau projet conjoint de l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture (FAO) et de l’Organisation internationale du Travail (OIT) « Investissement Agroalimentaire Responsable pour l’Emploi des Jeunes, la Transformation des Systèmes Alimentaires et le Développement Durable ».

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Jordan joined the national and international community today in commemorating World Food Day and celebrating the 80th Anniversary of FAO’s founding. The official ceremony was held at the Al-Hussain Cultural Center in Amman.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) joins the Government of Sudan's Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation in celebrating World Food Day and calling for collective action to build more efficient, more inclusive, more resilient and more sustainable agrifood systems for all.

The United Nations (UN) has named four new World Restoration Flagships under the