18/ 6
2020
Zoominar VI I on The Role of Private Sector In the Use of Innovation and Technology to Support Smallholders Face COVID-19 Disruptive Impact
Hybrid Event, 18/06/2020
18 June 2020 @14:00 – 15:30 (GMT +2) Background: The private sector leads innovation in the upstream and downstream sides of production as main player taking up research and development outcomes to concrete pilots and then scaling them up to products
1/ 7
2020
23/7
2020
Virtual Regional Consultative Technical Meeting (RCTM)
Hybrid Event, 01/07/2020 - 23/07/2020
Event days: Day1 (1st July 2020 from 11:00 to 13:00 CLT): Day 2 (2nd July 2020 from 11:00 to 13:00 CLT): Day 3 (15th July2020 from 11:00 to 13:00 CLT): Day 4 (23rd July 2020 from 11:00 to 13:00 CLT): Background
9/ 7
2020
Zoominar VIII: Innovation in social protection in response to COVID-19 in the NENA region: Building on best practices cases
Hybrid Event, 09/07/2020
Background: The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues to spread throughout the Near East and North Africa (NENA) – Arab States region. The pandemic will have huge impacts on public health and
20/ 7
2020
Zoominar IX: Role of Farmer Organizations in Agri-Food Systems Innovation
Hybrid Event, 20/07/2020
Background: In the context of COVID-19 outbreak, FAO RNE is organizing this Zoominar on Farmer organizations’ role in promoting innovation to increase food security, and sustainable rural development. Since the early spread of COVID-19, FAO underscored
23/ 9
2020
Non-conventional Water Reuse for Agricultural Development Webinar
Hybrid Event, 23/09/2020
FAO with its partners, ICBA, IWMI, WHO, and IME, are organizing a webinar series for improved regional cooperation between countries in the field of non-conventional water reuse for agricultural development. These webinars will contribute to enhancing kno
21/ 10
2020
Worldwide Successful Experiences for Treated Wastewater and Drainage Water Reuse for Agricultural Development
Hybrid Event, 21/10/2020
Introduction The Near East and North Africa region has the lowest reserves of freshwater resources in the world. Water availability has been decreasing by two thirds over the last 40 years. In light of this growing water scarcity, changing climatic condi
9/ 11
2020
Near East and North Africa Network on Nutrition-sensitive Food System
Hybrid Event, 09/11/2020
From Asia to Near East and North Africa: Multistakeholder engagement for transformation of food system to deliver healthy diet and improve nutrition Current food systems are increasingly challenged to provide adequate, safe, diversified and nutritious fo
12/ 11
2020
Role of Public Policies in Supporting Innovation for Sustainable Agri-Food System Transformation in the NENA Region
Hybrid Event, 12/11/2020
Organized by: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), & Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture of Saudi Arabia (MoEWA) in partnership with United Nations Economic and Social
19/ 11
2020
World Antimicrobials Awareness Week 2020: Face Book Live Session - AMR & ONE HEALTH approach
Hybrid Event, 19/11/2020
Date: Thursday, 19 November 2020 Time: 11-12 am Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the most complex threat to human and animal health, potentially leading to millions of deaths a year and hundreds of billions of dollars lost in annual economic growth. T
23/ 11
2020
24/11
2020
Virtual training on biological control of Fall Armyworm in Near East and North Africa
Hybrid Event, 23/11/2020 - 24/11/2020
During 23-24 November, the regional office of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation for the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region will host a virtual training on mass production of natural enemies against Fall Armyworm. Experts fr
25/ 11
2020
22/11
2020
Webinar Series for Unlocking the Potential of Treated Wastewater and Drainage Water for Agriculture Development
Hybrid Event, 25/11/2020 - 22/11/2020
The Near East and North Africa region have the lowest reserves of freshwater resources in the world. Water availability has been decreasing by two thirds over the last 40 years. Due to this growing water scarcity, changing climatic conditions, and increas
17/ 12
2020
IFPRI-FAO Report Launch "Food Policies and their Implications on Overweight and Obesity Trends in Selected Countries in the Near East and North Africa Region"
Hybrid Event, 17/12/2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is an important reminder and rationale for investing in sustainable and healthy food systems. Several evolving studies show that obesity is an important risk factor for COVID-19 complications. The Near East and North Africa (NENA) re
20/ 1
2021
Webinar#5: “performing agricultural production with non-conventional water”
Hybrid Event, 20/01/2021
The State of Food and Agriculture 2020 report, recently published by FA0 addresses the two main water challenges affecting agriculture and food production: water shortages in rainfed agriculture and scarcity, affecting irrigated agriculture. The report su
26/ 1
2021
Virtual Meeting for the national focal points of Red Palm Weevil Management Programme in the Near East and North Africa
Hybrid Event, 26/01/2021
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation (FAO) will host the third regional Tele-meeting for nominated National Focal Points (NFP) of the RPW programme in the Near East and North Africa region on Tuesday 26 January 2021. NFPs from 18 cou
31/ 3
2021
Regional Network on nutrition-sensitive food system
Hybrid Event, 31/03/2021
Poor diets are the main contributor to the global burden of disease, accounting for 20 percent of premature disease-mediated mortality. Approximately 3 billion people cannot afford a healthy diet, and more than 3 billion people suffer one or more manifest
1/ 4
2021
Dialogue with Agribusiness Incubators and SMEs in North Africa
Hybrid Event, 01/04/2021
Registration link: https://fao.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpduGtrDorHdLEfKAIlY0xF-3bGcWnBiy- Languages: English with simultaneous translation into Arabic and French INTRODUCTION This is the final webinar in a series of sub-regional dialogues with the o
28/ 4
2021
Preventing food waste: Innovations and solutions in the Arab region
Hybrid Event, 28/04/2021
There is not a more complex context for food waste than in the Arab region, whose unique culture, religions, history, and climate impact on the decision and behaviors of consumers and retailers with regards to food waste. Given the region's limited natura
27/ 5
2021
How Can Youth Transform Food Systems in the Middle East and North Africa?
Hybrid Event, 27/05/2021
Not only does the way we produce and consume food have far reaching impacts on our health, natural environment, climate, economy and livelihoods, but the current food systems and the ability of the NENA countries to work towards a holistic approach to foo
3/ 6
2021
Agri-food market innovations in the Near East and North Africa: Has COVID-19 changed the game?
Hybrid Event, 03/06/2021
Background Countries in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region have ensured that food systems continue to function amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and by many measures they have been resilient; food production, global and local food availability, and
8/ 6
2021
World Oceans Day
Hybrid Event, 08/06/2021
Oceans are an essential component of the Earth's ecosystem -- a source of biodiversity, food, and life.On 8 June, World Oceans Day will be celebrated worldwide to emphasize their importance in our daily lives. FAO in North Africa and Near-East will join t