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) 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) in Jordan joined the national and international community today in commemorating World Food Day and celebrating the 80th Anniversary of FAO’s founding. The official ceremony was held at the Al-Hussain Cultural Center in Amman.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) joins the Government of Sudan's Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation in celebrating World Food Day and calling for collective action to build more efficient, more inclusive, more resilient and more sustainable agrifood systems for all.

The United Nations (UN) has named four new World Restoration Flagships under the

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.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today convened a workshop on “Agrifood Systems Transformation: Experiences from the Sustainable Rural Agriculture Development Programme (REEF) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

Livestock is a cornerstone of Egypt’s agriculture, providing essential nutrition and livelihoods for millions of households. The sector contributes 37.5 percent of agricultural production value, supports 1.8 million families, and produces around 6 million tonnes of milk and 0.5 million tonnes of meat each year. Beyond food security, livestock contributes about 11 percent of Egypt’s GDP, making it a vital driver of the economy.

In the framework of the Science and Innovation Forum (SIF) 2025, which focuses on advancing innovation for sustainable agrifood systems, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) organized a dedicated event to launch the Regional Food Safety Research and Innovation Network. This event brought together experts, policymakers, and researchers from across the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region to strengthen regional collaboration on food safety and innovation.  Held in Cairo on 2 October 2025, the regional event marked a key milestone in fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange and joint action among regional partners to strengthen food safety research and innovation

The first-ever Hack4SaferPlates concluded in Riyadh with a showcase of bold ideas, innovative thinking, and youth-led solutions set to redefine food safety across the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. Organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and hosted by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), the two-day event brought together technologists, policymakers, researchers, and entrepreneurs from across the region to tackle one shared challenge: how to make food systems safer, smarter, and more sustainable. 

The latest Food Policy Monitoring Bulletin issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the Near East and North Africa (NENA) reveals that despite unprecedented pressures, countries in the region are taking decisive steps to stabilize markets, strengthen resilience and advance the transformation of agrifood systems.

Delegates from across the Near East region convened in Muscat, Oman, from 28 September to 02 October 2025 for the 12^th Session of the FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for the Near East (CCNE12), the first time in more than a decade that the Committee met within the region. Hosted by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman, the meeting marked a renewed commitment to advancing food safety, harmonizing regional standards, and strengthening cooperation among Member Countries.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Programme Director in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Nizar Haddad was a keynote speaker in the celebration event of the General Food Security Authority (GFSA) event held on 29 September 2025, to launch the National Platform for Reducing Food Loss and Waste, in conjunction with the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. During the event, it was announced that the Kingdom's has achieved a 16% reduction in food loss and waste since 2019, in response to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.3's, which aims to reduce food loss and waste by 50% by 2030. 

Forests in the Mediterranean region require greater sustainable management as they face increasing threats from human pressures and the growing impacts of climate change, according to the latest edition of The status of Mediterranean forests 2025 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today officially launched the white paper “Reimagining Sustainable Returns on Investment for Planet and People. A Near East and North Africa Regional Approach to Ecosystem Restoration and Development Solutions” at the Investors’ Panel, “From Degradation to Opportunity: Mobilizing Capital for Land Restoration,” held during the 27th Session of the Near East Forestry and Range Commission (NEFRC).

Countries will discuss key issues affecting forests and rangelands in the Near East this week as the 27th session of the Near East Forestry and Range Commission of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) meets in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Over 150 young leaders from more than 20 countries across the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region came together virtually for Youth Day, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and hosted by Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 27th Session of the Near East Forestry and Range Commission (NEFRC). 

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) successfully concluded a Regional Training of Trainers (ToT) on anticipatory action (AA), held from 21 to 23 September at the Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel in Cairo, Egypt.