AMMAN – On the sidelines of the 37th session of the Regional
Conference of the
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the Near East and
North Africa on Monday, Minister of Agriculture
Khaled Al-Hanifat announced
that Jordan has been designated as the host for the Regional Observatory for
Food Security in the Middle East.
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This observatory is poised to provide critical analytical
information, situational reports, forecasts, and alerts concerning key
indicators such as food security, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
Minister Hanifat emphasized that this decision aligns with
the conference's overarching goals, which primarily revolve around accelerating
the transition toward efficient agricultural
food systems capable of
withstanding climate change. The initiative for establishing the regional food
security observatory was proposed by the FAO Regional Office, indicating
significant international collaboration.
The observatory will serve as a dynamic platform offering
insights into various indicators, including food security, nutrition,
production, consumption, trade, stocks, and sustainability. Policymakers and
strategists across the region will have access to this platform to redefine
policies and strategies related to food security based on a comprehensive
understanding of international dynamics.
This initiative underscores a broader effort within the
conference to foster regional agreements and collaborative endeavors to achieve
sustainable agricultural food systems and ensure food security for millions of
people in the area.
FAO representative Nabil Assaf highlighted the importance
of this gathering, which aims to outline achievements in the sector, chart a
roadmap for the next decade, and address urgent matters for the upcoming two
years.
One of the core issues discussed during the conference is
the need for more flexible, efficient, and comprehensive food systems to
address growing challenges such as water scarcity, conflicts, and increased
demand for high-quality food items. Regional integration emerges as a critical
theme, focusing on reducing reliance on distant imports and enhancing regional
information exchange and expertise to build more resilient food systems.
The conference agenda is packed with discussions on various
critical topics, including sustainable rural transformation, market
sustainability, climate-resilient agricultural food systems, and initiatives to
address regional crises. Additionally, the conference will highlight science,
innovation, and digitization as key drivers for transforming agricultural food
systems, with a particular focus on vulnerable regions such as Small Island
Developing States (SIDS),
Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and landlocked
developing countries (LLDCs).
As the conference progresses, it will feature the review of
pioneering initiatives by the FAO and the Hand in Hand Investment Forum,
further cementing the commitment to addressing regional food security
challenges. The conference is slated to conclude by adopting a ministerial
declaration, approving the regional conference report, and determining the date
and location for the 38th session of the Regional Conference for the Near East.
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