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FAO organizes workshop on Ecosystem-based Solutions and Utilization of Non-Conventional Water for Agriculture
22/04/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) organized a workshop on Ecosystem-based Solutions and Utilization of Non-Conventional Water for Agriculture to highlight need to adopt innovative approaches that prioritize the efficient use of water resources and promote ecosystem health. The workshop, organized under the FAO project “Nature-based Solutions and Green Infrastructure to address food-water-climate Complexities in Agriculture” funded by Agriculture and Agrifood Canada (AAFC), brought together representatives involved in the agriculture sector from the government, donors, academia, and non-profit organizations. Jordan is one of the pilot countries for the project.
Gaza: FAO contributes to fighting malnutrition and starvation in Gaza
05/04/2024
Jerusalem /Cairo - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is delivering 150 tonnes, out of a total of 1500 tonnes, of animal fodder to 2 450 livestock-keeping households in the Gaza Strip to safeguard surviving animals and support local production of fresh nutritious food like milk, dairy, eggs and meat amidst an imminent risk of famine.
FAO launches new global project to scale-up One Country One Priority Product Initiative
04/04/2024
FAO completes mass vaccination campaign against Lumpy Skin Disease in Northwest Syria
01/04/2024
With the generous support of the Kingdoms of Belgium and Sweden, FAO has successfully completed a mass vaccination campaign to protect the entire smallholder dairy cattle population across 35 accessible sub-districts in Aleppo and Idleb governorates against Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD).
Launch of a Geospatial Platform for supporting sustainable cropland and water management in Libya
28/03/2024
Projected famine in Gaza: FAO urges immediate access to deliver urgent and critical assistance at scale
18/03/2024
Statement by QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
11/03/2024
FAO Regional Ministerial Conference for the NENA region concludes with a Ministerial Declaration
06/03/2024
The 37th session of the Regional Ministerial Conference for the Near East and North Africa (NENA) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) ended today with a Ministerial Declaration supporting the FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31, supported by the Organization’s flagship initiatives, and calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
FAO Near East Conference calls for Gaza ceasefire and aid delivery
05/03/2024
The 37th Ministerial Session of FAO Regional Conference for the Near East (#NERC37) has issued a call for a ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate the entry of humanitarian and food aid into the enclave.
The conference's final statement articulated profound concerns over the worsening humanitarian conditions, the forced displacement of Gaza Strip residents, and the weaponization of food, water, and energy in the war. It strongly condemned the hindrance of humanitarian assistance and the consequent devastation of the agricultural sector, livelihoods, and infrastructure, resulting in critical food insecurity and famine risks.
Rise in hunger levels in NENA region of great concern
04/03/2024
Bilateral Meeting with His Majesty Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
04/03/2024
Bilateral Meeting with H.E Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
02/03/2024
Director-General visits project sites in Egypt
01/03/2024
Mediterranean recognized as new UN World Restoration Flagship
13/02/2024
The Mediterranean region – represented by Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and Türkiye – has today been named one of seven new UN World Restoration Flagships under the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration in recognition of country efforts to restore degraded ecosystems.
Gaza: Every day, more and more people are on the brink of famine-like conditions
12/02/2024
FAO sets work priority for upcoming biennium as Senior Officer’s Meeting concludes
08/02/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) has received concurrence from the Member States on the Programme Priorities for the 2024-25 biennium, focused on accelerating the transformation of regional agrifood systems to ach...
Arab Forum for Rural Advisory Services launched to catalyse advancement of extension and advisory services in NENA
08/02/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Global Forum on Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS), have launched today the Arab Forum for Rural Advisory Services (AFRAS), working towards the acceleration of Rural Advisory Services (RAS) and inclusive and sustainable rural transformation.
FAO and key private sector players outline roadmap to accelerate agrifood system transformation in NENA region
30/01/2024
“Today, FAO and the private sector have a shared goal – to explore innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions for the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region,” said Beth Bechdol, FAO Deputy Director-General, during an interactive dialogue held today by FAO with key private sector players to collaborate, share insights, and collectively shape the future of agrifood systems in the region.
FAO captures the private sector contribution to the transformation of agrifood systems
28/01/2024
37th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for the Near East
18/01/2024
The importance of transforming agrifood systems to embed more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable systems that promote better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind