The Wrap-up Meeting of the FAO Regional Programme on Red Palm Weevil Eradication in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) Region

Background

Red Palm Weevil (RPW) is a significant transboundary pest of date, coconut, and ornamental palms that originates from South Asia and is rapidly spreading throughout the world. In the Near East, RPW is causing widespread damage to date palms, which impacts production, farmer livelihoods, and the environment. Weak quarantine measures and difficulties in the early detection of RPW-infested plant materials have contributed to its rapid spread.  

FAO developed the regional Trust Fund program for RPW eradication in the NENA region as one of the most affected regions. The RPW eradication program is a five-year project that aims to contribute to the ongoing efforts to manage the RPW in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. The project is designed to develop the necessary strategies, plans, tools, and technologies to assist NENA countries in sustainably managing the RPW through three major thematic areas: i) Research, ii) Capacity Development, and iii) Transfer of Knowledge and Technology.

Meeting Objectives

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the Near East and North region, in collaboration with The National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases are set to hold the The Wrap-up Meeting of the FAO Regional Programme on Red Palm Weevil Eradication in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) Region.

The meeting will:

• Share the outputs of the FAO’s program on RPW Eradication in the NENA Region
• Disseminate the latest information and results obtained under the FAO agreements with the partners
• Present country experiences in monitoring, early detection, and control of RPW.
• Promote information exchanges and regional cooperation among countries in the NENA region on integrated pest management techniques and technologies against RPW.
• Present and discuss the future proposal for a sustainable regional program for RPW in the NENA region.
• Gather suggestions and recommendations from relevant stakeholders on the way forward and exit strategy for RPW management in the NENA region

The meeting will be attended by representatives of the NENA countries, project national focal points, and representatives from donor countries, as well as experts, members of the project management committee, and partners.

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