Building a Shared Vision for Sustainable Rangelands and Pastoral Communities in the Near East and North Africa

Hammamet (Tunisia), 26/01/2026 - 28/01/2026

The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026 NENA Regional Conference will bring together regional partners, government representatives, technical experts, researchers, and pastoralist organizations to strengthen collaboration and advance sustainable rangeland management acro...

The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste - 2025

Cairo (Egypt), Hybrid Event, 23/10/2025

As the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) marks its 80th anniversary under the global theme “365 Days of Action”, addressing food loss and waste (FLW) remains a critical priority for transforming agrifood systems; both globally and in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. 

Cultivating Solutions: Youth-Led Policy Pathways for Agrifood Systems

23/10/2025

The Agrifood sector in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region, faces significant challenges exacerbated by climate and environmental pressures. Harnessing the potential of youth involvement is critical to addressing these complex issues, as young people bring vital lived experience and exposure to untapped innovation potential. This webinar aims to actively engage youth in policy dialogue...

Regional workshop on agricultural statistics in the Near East and North Africa

07/10/2025 - 08/10/2025

As part of Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) ongoing efforts to strengthen agricultural statistical systems in the region, FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) is organizing a virtual workshop on 7 - 8 October 2025, bringing together senior focal points from National Statistical Offices and Ministries of Agriculture across Near East and North Africa (NENA) countr...

Science & Innovation Driving Food Safety - From Vision to Network

02/10/2025

Food safety is vital for agrifood transformation in the Near East and North Africa (NENA), where population growth drives rising demand and foodborne disease risks remain high. S...

Sixth Near East Forestry Week

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), 29/09/2025 - 01/10/2025

FAO Regional Webinar: Achievements, Insights, and Recommendations from the RPW Eradication Programme in NENA

Virtual Event, 22/09/2025

The Red Palm Weevil (RPW), recognised as one of the most destructive pests of date palms worldwide, has significantly impacted agricultural sustainability, food security, and rural economies in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. Its rapid spread and the difficulty of early detection have made it a challenge for national plant protection systems, jeopardising not only the productivity...

Regional Training of Trainers (ToT) on Anticipatory Action (AA) in NENA

Cairo (Egypt), 21/09/2025 - 24/09/2025

The Near East and North Africa (NENA) region is increasingly threatened by climate-induced hazards, notably droughts and floods, which significantly impact agriculture, water resources and socioeconomic stability. Recent trends show increased frequency and impact of weather extremes, which threaten agricultural livelihoods and disrupt communities under persistent environmental stress.

Youth Day - Near East Forestry and Range Commission

Virtual Event, 28/09/2025

Youth make up nearly 60 percent of the population in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. They are the energy, innovation, and resilience needed to confront the region’s mos...

The 27th session of the Near East Forestry and Range Commission - 29 September to 1 October

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Hybrid Event, 29/09/2025 - 01/10/2025

The Near East Forestry and Range Commission (NEFRC) is a statutory body of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), established to advise member countries in the Near East and North Africa region on forestry, rangeland management, and land restoration.

Established in 1953, the NEFRC proudly celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2025, coinciding with FAO’s 80th an...

Concept Note of a Regional Training of Trainers (ToT) on Anticipatory Action (AA) in NENA

21/08/2025 - 25/08/2025

The Near East and North Africa (NENA) region is increasingly threatened by climate-induced hazards, notably droughts and floods, which significantly impact agriculture, water resources and socioeconomic stability. Recent trends show increased frequency and impact of weather extremes, which threaten agricultural livelihoods and disrupt communities under persistent environmental stress. These tre...

2nd Meeting of the Arab Forum for Rural Advisory Services (AFRAS)

Cairo (Egypt), Hybrid Event, 25/08/2025 - 27/08/2025

Rural Advisory Services (RAS) play a pivotal role in driving rural transformation—the broad and systemic process aimed at improving rural livelihoods through enhanced and sustainable productivity, increased commercialization and market integration, diversified income sources, improved access to services and decent employment opportunities, and more inclusive participation in policy and decis...

FAO-IPPC regional workshop 2025 for the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region

Salalah (Oman), 08/09/2025 - 11/09/2025

Background

The 2025 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) - International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) regional workshop annu...

E-learning course on agriculture in trade agreements

05/10/2025 - 30/10/2025

The Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) and Markets and Trade Division (EST), in partnership with United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) are launching the first edition of their joint online course titled "Agriculture in Trade Agreements" from October 5 - 30, 2025. Conducted exclusively in Arabic, the course aims to enhance the capacity of stakeholde...

Empowering youth in agriculture: Strengthening rural advisory services through education and digital learning in NENA

22/07/2025

Rural youth in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region face significant barriers to employment—despite agriculture being a key sector for food security, economic development, and climate resilience. At the same time, access to inclusive, demand-driven rural advisory services (RAS) remains limited, especially for women and youth, who represent the majority of small-scale farmers.

LAC–NENA Family Farming Interregional Dialogue

Cairo (Egypt), 07/07/2025 - 08/07/2025

Background

Family farming is the backbone of global food systems — producing most of the world’s food and supporting the livelihoods of over 2.5 billion people. In both the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and Near East and North Africa (NENA) regions, family farmers play a vital role in food security, rural development, and cultural heritage.

Yet they also ...

Hack4safeFood: Tackling food safety challenges

09/09/2025 - 10/09/2025

Led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Research Network and Food Safety Innovation Hub (RNFSI...

Opening remarks through a video message from FAO Director-General - 9:00 Rome time

03/06/2025 - 05/06/2025

Interpretation available in all six FAO official languages

All colleagues are welcome to attend in-person (Green room)
The Grand Opening can also be followed via 

The Seventh World Food Safety Day - 2025

26/05/2025 - 11/08/2025

Series of Webinars: Date:  26 May – 11 August 2025 (Every Monday) 11.00 – 12.30 (Cairo Time)

Food safety is crucial for agrifood transformation in the Arab region, driven by rapid population growth and increased food demand. Consumers in this region face heightened exposure to contaminated food and foodborne diseases due to several factors such as dry climate, unsafe water supplie...

Engaging cities

Hybrid Event, 08/10/2023 - 09/10/2023

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