Yemen faces one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, driven by prolonged conflict, water scarcity, and climate change. Over 80% of the population requires humanitarian aid, and approximately 16 million depend on agriculture, yet irrigation systems have been severely damaged due to environmental degradation and war. Water demand continues to outstrip supply, exacerbating food insecurity and pushing vulnerable communities deeper into poverty.

The Nineteenth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-19) took place from March 17 to 21, 2025, at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Headquarters in Rome. The event gathered international experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the future of global plant health. The event included plenary sessions, side events, and technical discussions, fostering knowledge exchange among IPPC contracting parties.

In a pioneering step, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) unveiled innovative strategies to combat the red palm weevil during a workshop held in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation at the Dakhla Center in New Valley Governorate from March 17 to 21, 2025. The workshop saw extensive participation from agricultural experts and pest management specialists, all united in facing this destructive pest, reflecting FAO's commitment to achieving food security and sustainability in agriculture.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened a high-level side event at the Third Arab Land Conference titled “Investment Pathways for Ecosystem Restoration in the NENA Region,” urging increased funding and regional collaboration to scale up ecosystem restoration efforts in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invites you to submit an offer for the procurement of various fodder items, Barley Animal Fodder- 1000 Ton /  Concentrated Fodder 700 Ton on EXW from your warehouse. If you are interested in submitting an offer, please make sure to have, at least, a UNGM Basic Registration with FAO (www.ungm.org).
Instructions on how to access FAO tender documents through UNGM are attached to the present Notice under the “DOCUMENTS” tab; please follow these instructions when submitting your bid. 

OFFERS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF SUBMITTED THROUGH THE UNGM PORTAL. 
OFFERS NOT SUBMITTED THROUGH THE UNGM PORTAL WILL BE INVALIDATED.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Near East Network on Wildlands Forest Fire (NENFIRE), the FAO Committee on Mediterranean Forestry Questions - Silva Mediterranea (Silva Med), and the National Agency of Water and Forestry of Morocco, successfully hosted a workshop on Integrated fire management: good practices and knowledge sharing for the Near East and Mediterranean regions. 

L'Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l’agriculture (FAO) accueille aujourd'hui un atelier de co-création essentiel à l’établissement d’un réseau régional de recherche sur la sécurité sanitaire des aliments et d’un pôle d’innovation (RFSRNIH) dans la région du Proche-Orient et de l’Afrique du Nord. Cette initiative marque une étape importante dans l’amélioration de la sécurité sanitaire des aliments et de la résilience des systèmes agroalimentaires dans la région. 

Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani directed the formation of an investigative committee regarding the rumors of buffalo and cows being infected with foot-and-mouth disease, with the membership of a number of specialists in the field of veterinary and livestock. 

 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invites you to submit an offer for the Provision of Customs Clearance Services to be delivered to FAO RNE in Cairo-EGYPT. If you are interested in submitting an offer, please make sure to have, at least, a UNGM Basic Registration with FAO (www.ungm.org).
Instructions on how to access FAO tender documents through UNGM are attached to the present Notice under the “DOCUMENTS” tab; please follow these instructions when submitting your bid. 

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is hosting the regional workshop “One Country One Priority Product (OCOP)” for the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region in Cairo, Egypt for two days. This event aims to bring together representatives from ten OCOP countries to review progress, exchange best practices and explore opportunities to strengthen food systems through sustainable and inclusive approaches.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) today reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating agrifood systems transformation through enhanced collaboration, building on the 2020 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Joint Action Plan. The agreement was highlighted during a high-level meeting between FAO Director-General Dr. QU Dongyu and IsDB President H.E. Dr. Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser in Rome.  

In Lebanon, chickpeas are more than just an ingredient used in cooking; they are cherished traditions woven into the fabric of the country’s culinary and cultural heritage. From creamy hummus to crispy falafel and comforting balila, these tiny legumes hold both nutritional and cultural significance.

Invitation to Bid (ITB) For Establishing a Contract of works for Provision of Agri-Votaic System

in Minya & Qena & Kafr Elsheikh  Governorates, Egypt.

Published on website: 09 February 2025 Deadline for Offer Submission: 26 February 2025

FAO Representation in Egypt is launching Invitation to Bid (ITB) for establishing Contract of works for Provision of Agri-Voltaic system, in Minya & Qena & Kafr Elsheikh Governorates, Egypt. This ITB will result in the establishment of a contract with a company that is able to deliver and install Agri-Votaic System using Solar Systems in Miny a& Qena & Kafr Elsheikh Governorates of Egypt, as described in detail in the ITB document. Interested companies can access the tender document using the link below: Climate Smart Agri Voltaic System Deadline for technical questions: 20 February 2025 Companies may wish, in coordination with FAO, to visit the locations of the project to familiarise itself with the various aspects of the tender requirements.

FAO Egypt country office reserves all the right to accept any or cancel any tender without providing any reason thereof.

Today, under the patronage of the Chairman of the Food Security Council, Minister of Agriculture Eng. Khaled AlHnaifat, a pivotal workshop was held for the Food Systems-Climate Action Convergence Initiative, funded by the Dutch government. The initiative, launched by the UN Deputy Secretary-General at COP28, and implemented by the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, aims to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement by aligning these two critical agendas. 

Dans le prolongement des efforts de collaboration de l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture (FAO) et de l'Alliance coopérative internationale (ACI) pour renforcer le dialogue stratégique entre les gouvernements et les coopératives dans la région du Proche-Orient ...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) concluded its four-day Regional Capacity Building Workshop and Conference on “How to Finance the Transformation of Agrifood Systems?” in Tunis, Tunisia. The event brought together policymakers, international financial institutions, private sector leaders, and technical experts to address the critical need for innovative investments in agrifood systems across the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region.

Le cessez-le-feu est la première étape de l’acheminement des secours d’urgence et du rétablissement de la production alimentaire locale dans la bande de Gaza, où plus de 2 millions de personnes ont besoin d’une aide urgente à cause de l’effondrement de la production agricole, selon l’Organisat...

En novembre 2024, une mission impactante d'échange de connaissances a r...

BEIRUT – Nealy a third of Lebanon’s population is facing acute food insecurity following the escalation of conflict in late 2024 and the impact of hostilities on agriculture and the economy mean recovery is likely to be slow, according to a

La dermatose nodulaire contagieuse (DNC) est une maladie animale transfrontalière (TAD) qui a gagné en importance ces dernières années. Initialement confinée à l'Afrique subsaharienne, sa propagation rapide depuis les années 1990 a atteint le Moyen-Orient, l'Europe, les Balkans, la Russie, et plus récemment, certaines régions d'Asie. À l'été 2024, l'Afrique du Nord a été touché par la DNC, avec le signalement de la maladie pour la première fois en Algérie et en Tunisie, après son apparition en Libye l'année précédente.