The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with FAO's Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division (ESP), convened a regional technical session on "Addressing Child Labour in Agriculture in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Contexts in the Near East and North Africa Region."

To mark the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), along with other members of the NENA International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) Consortium organized a regional webinar entitled “Nature-Based Solutions to Combat Sand and Dust Storms in the Near East and North Africa”. The event brought together experts, policymakers and practitioners to explore the environmental, economic and social impacts of SDS and highlight how rangeland restoration, community engagement and nature-based solutions can strengthen resilience across the region.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has launched bilingual online course "Fundamentals of Food Safety in the Near East and North Africa Region" during an opening webinar attended by representatives of governments, food control authorities, academia, research institutions, industry, development partners, and food safety professionals from across the region. The webinar brought together more than 400 registered participants from 19 countries, demonstrating the strong regional demand for science-based capacity development and collaboration in food safety.

A joint assessment by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT), using high-resolution satellite data, shows limited rehabilitation of greenhouse infrastructure in parts of the Gaza Strip. However, most of the greenhouse infrastructure – more than 81 percent – remains damaged and out of production, severely limiting farmers’ capacity to grow food for a population in desperate need.

Rome/Cairo/Buenos Aires – Experts from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the Near East and North Africa (NENA), Europe and beyond convened virtually for the webinar “Alert and Action | Bridging regions, sharing solutions: Red Palm Weevil management from the Near East to L...

Representatives from Mediterranean countries, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), and regional partners have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional cooperation to address growing animal health threat...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has hosted a vibrant celebration of International Tea Day, in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Egypt, highlighting tea’s unique ability to bridge cultures, foster dialogue, and support millions of livelihoods worldwide.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), brought together policymakers, nutrition experts, researchers, and development partners from across the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region for a regional webinar on Food Systems-Based Dietary Guidelines (FSBDGs).

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) has launched today its regional webinar series, "From Measurement to Impact: Strengthening Capacities on FAO Tools to Measure, Analyze, Reduce, and Valorize Food Loss and Waste in NENA Agrifood Systems", bringing together government officials, technical experts, researchers, development partners, and practitioners from across the region.

In celebration of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, the Near East and North Africa (NENA) Consortium for the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026 has officially launched its regional communiqué, outlining a shared vision and priorities for restoring rangelands and strengthening pastoral livelihoods across the region.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today brought together policymakers, researchers, development partners, private-sector representatives and farmer organizations from across the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region for the second webinar in its Regional AI Dialogue for Agrifood Systems series. The discussion focused on local barriers, last‑mile challenges and human capital constraints affecting the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in agrifood systems.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Jordan officially launched the AGRI-FIT innovation project, “promoting inclusive agriculture in Jordan through accessible soilless farming and economic empowerment for persons with disabilities,” a pioneering initiative aimed at promoting inclusive and accessible agricultural practices for persons with disabilities. 

The Arab region is facing a set of challenges that are both urgent and ...

Seven Arab and African countries participate in a regional workshop in Cairo to launch the project “Promoting sustainable fisheries management in the large marine ecosystem of the Red Sea”, supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), in cooperation with the implementing agencies and member countries.

In the remote locality of Bahr Al Arab in East Darfur, livestock owners gathered at temporary veterinary camps as animal health workers moved from village to village, vaccinating cattle, sheep and goats against deadly livestock diseases. Some herders travelled for hours or even days to reach the mobile camps.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) launched the first session of its new webinar series, From Analysis to Action: Capacity Building of Civil Society Organizations on Food Loss Reduction in the NENA Region, bringing together civil society organizations (CSOs), cooperatives and development stakeholders from across the region.

Latest IPC analysis warns of deepening acute food insecurity levels, rising malnutrition risks and urgent threats to livelihoods through 2026 in Government-Controlled Areas.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa held a regional webinar entitled “Strengthening Plant Biosecurity for Food Security in the NENA Region” on the occasion of the International Day of Plant Health 2026, which is being celebrated this year under the theme “Plant Biosecurity for Food Security”.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with Beit Al‑Asala Al‑Turathi and in collaboration with national and resource partners, marked World Bee Day with a Honey Harvesting Event in Jerash, highlighting the vital role of bees in food security, biodiversity, and sustainable livelihoods.