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
22/6
2021
Promoting nutrition and gender equality in a synergic way: challenges and opportunities
Hybrid Event, 22/06/2021
Register here Interpretation in Arabic and French will be available Organised by the FAO RNE network on nutrition-sensitive food systems, in collaboration with ESN and the ESP, the event aims to: Discuss linkages between nutrition and gender equali
30/6
2021
Support to agricultural Livelihood of rural and peri-urban returnees and communities in Ninawa governorate Iraq
Hybrid Event, 30/06/2021
The inaugural ceremony of dairy processing, marketing, and micro-enterprise centers established under the EU-funded project: Support to agricultural Livelihood of rural and peri-urban returnees and communities in Ninawa governorate Iraq, implemented by
5/7
2021
Webinar to raise awareness on basic measures to improve Safety at Sea in small-scale fisheries
Hybrid Event, 05/07/2021
Date and Time: 05 July 2021; virtual webinar of 1.5 hours via ZOOM (10:00am-11:30am) Participants: Directors and Senior Fisheries Officers of Near Eastern and North African countries Languages: English, Arabic and French (simultaneous interpretation wil
12/7
2021
Transforming Agrifood Systems to Achieve the Hand-in-Hand with the Private Sector
Hybrid Event, 12/07/2021
Monday, 12 July 2021 | 11:00-13:30 (Cairo/Rome time) BACKGROUND: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development sets the stage for transforming our world through the achievement of 17 Sustainable Development Goals. This Agenda is a plan of act
13/7
2021
15/7
2021
Regional Stakeholder Dialogue
Hybrid Event, 13/07/2021 - 15/07/2021
Since February 2020, the world is experiencing what is probably the worst health and economic crisis of modern history. The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the vulnerabilities of our societies and the need for radical review of our social and economic mo