The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) opened the Third Global Working Conference (GWC) of FAO Representatives today in Cairo, with the participation of the Prime Minister of Egypt, H.E. Mostafa Madbouly; the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, H.E. Ahmed Aboul Gheit; and FAO Director-General QU Dongyu. Senior FAO leadership, regional representatives, and FAO Representatives from around the world also took part in the opening session.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of the Republic of Poland, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signed a USD 1 million project agreement to address Sudan's escalating food insecurity and nutrition crisis while supporting vulnerable conflict-affected households to rebuild their lives and livelihoods.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reaffirmed its deepening partnership with Rotary International during the Rotary Foundation Annual Seminar 2025, bringing together government leaders, diplomates, business figures, and developmental organizations. 

With winter approaching, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is helping approximately 2 000 families in the Gaza Strip that still have small ruminants (sheep and goats) to protect their livestock and combat acute malnutrition.

On the waters of King Talal Dam, located about 70 km north of Amman in Jerash Governorate, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Jordan Valley Authority (JVA) are testing a technology that could transform the future of energy and water in the Kingdom: water-cooled floating solar panels.

The Near East and North Africa (NENA) region signalled its growing engagement in global wildfire resilience efforts as Dr Mahmoud Fath-Allah, Secretary of the Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for the Environment (CAMRE) at the League of Arab States, joined international partners at the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (COP30). The event, “From Call to Action to Implementation: Scaling Fire Solutions through the Global Fire Management Hub,” co-organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Brazil, highlighted how countries are turning commitments into concrete action through collaborative Integrated Fire Management (IFM).

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Production and Economic Resources – Department of Animal Resources, and in partnership with Education Above All Foundation, and with the support of Qatar Fund for Development, is launching a livestock restocking initiative in Al Jazirah to enhance the state’s food security situation and nutrition and rebuild the livelihoods of conflict-affected households amid the escalating humanitarian crisis.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) joined the Arab Parliament and the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States (LAS) in a regional workshop aimed at advancing Arab legislation to reduce food loss and waste across the region. The workshop convened representatives from regional and international organizations, including UN ESCWA, the Regional Food Banks Network, and the Arab Federation for Food Industries (AFFI), alongside members of the Arab Parliament, technical experts, and specialists in food security and sustainable development. FAO participated at a high level and contributed technical expertise to support regional efforts to strengthen sustainable agrifood systems.

The FAO Virtual Learning Center (VLC) for the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region has launched a new online course on farm biosecurity and One Health.  

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reaffirmed the central role of plant protection in reducing mycotoxin risks and safeguarding food security during the 7th International Conference of Mycotoxicology and Food Security (ICM 2025), held from 17–20 November in Hangzhou, China.

A three-day Regional Core Training on Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) was successfully held in Cairo, Egypt, from 11 to 13 November 2025. The event brought together 23 participants from nine countries across the Near East and North Africa region: Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Mauritania, Morocco, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen. Participants included government nominees, national veterinary staff, and FAO technical personnel, demonstrating a strong regional commitment to enhancing livestock emergency preparedness and response.

Hunger and food insecurity in the Arab States have reached their highest levels in more than two decades, warns a new United Nations report released today by the  Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), the ...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD) and the Women Development Organization (WDO), convened a High-Level Regional Dialogue on Women’s Empowerment and Access to Finance for Advancing Circular Agriculture in the Arab Region, under the patronage of H.E. Prof. Saeb Khraisat, Minister of Agriculture of Jordan. The event brought together five ministers and high-level representatives from Ministries of Agriculture across the region, along with policymakers, development partners, financial institutions, private sector representatives, and women entrepreneurs from different countries to explore gender-responsive financing solutions that promote women’s leadership in sustainable and circular agriculture.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) office in Oman, in partnership with the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organized a workshop entitled “From Local to Global: Empowering Suppliers in the Sultanate of Oman through the UNGM,” aimed at strengthening the capacity of national companies to engage in the UN procurement system.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Arab Society for Plant Protection (ASPP), successfully supported the organization of the 14th Arab Congress of Plant Protection, a five-day regional forum held in El-Harrach, Algeria, from 3–7 November 2025 under the theme “Plant Health for Sustainable Food Security.” FAO’s high-profile involvement, including keynote addresses, technical symposia, and coordination meetings, raised the visibility of plant health issues and catalyzed strategic outcomes in policy influence, knowledge exchange, and regional cooperation on transboundary plant pests and diseases. 

The latest analysis of food insecurity and malnutrition in Sudan shows stark contrasts along conflict lines, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF warned today. In areas where violence has subsided – allowing humanitarian access and market recovery – food security has begun to improve. But in conflict-hit locations that have been largely cut off from humanitarian assistance or under siege, famine has now taken hold. 

The agencies call for an end to hostilities and safe, unimpeded and sustained humanitarian access, which is urgently needed to prevent further loss of life and protect livelihoods.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) today released new geospatial analysis revealing extensive and worsening damage to the agricultural sector in the Gaza Strip. The findings show widespread destruction of cropland, greenhouses, irrigation wells, and other agricultural infrastructure – assets essential for food production and livelihoods.  Overall, Gaza’s agricultural base has been devastated, but the current ceasefire has created a narrow and time-sensitive opening to begin restoring food production and livelihoods.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) marked the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) 2025 on 23 October 2025 with a hybrid event held in Cairo under the global theme “365 Days of Action.” The event brought together representatives from governments, the League of Arab States (LAS), regional organizations, academia, and the private sector to exchange experiences and discuss innovative approaches to reduce food loss and waste in the region.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Arab Federation for Food Industries (AFFI), held a regional consultation event titled “From Heritage to Plate: Encyclopedia of Traditional Foods in Jordan and Lebanon” to present the outcomes of the activities conducted by the organization for mapping traditional foods across said countries.

This is an important step in our collective commitment to building a more inclusive and innovative sustainable agriculture sector in Tunisia. This new project will strengthen the technical, entrepreneurial, and financial capacities of young agripreneurs, while contributing to the creation of sustainable and decent jobs. It also aims to respond to the challenges of ecological transition and climate resilience by encouraging production models that respect natural resources, conserve water, and generate local added value.