FAO in Oman
Oman became a member of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 1971, with FAO commencing its in-country activities in 2012. Since then, FAO and Oman have built a dynamic partnership grounded in knowledge exchange, innovation, and regional collaboration.
Working side by side with government institutions, the private sector, academia, and civil society, FAO Oman supports the country’s efforts to advance sustainable development, preserve natural resources, and transform agrifood systems. Areas of cooperation include climate-smart agriculture, plant protection, water governance, biodiversity, food safety, animal health, and resilient rural livelihoods—ensuring that people and the planet thrive together.
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Red Palm Weevil Eradication Programme
28/05/2025
FAO and international partners developed a program to combat red palm weevil (RPW), supporting national efforts to reduce its spread and impact. The...
Desalination for agricultural development: Addressing opportunities and challenges in the context of climate change and the global agricultural commodity market
06/05/2025
Integrating desalination into agriculture offers a promising solution to water scarcity, with advances in technology and energy efficiency making it...
Improving Vessel Monitoring Systems in Oman
05/05/2025
Under Vision 2040, Oman aims to reduce oil dependency by expanding fisheries' GDP contribution. The country needs improved technical capacity, monitoring...