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FAO in Lebanon

Lebanon joined the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 1945 as a founding member of the Organization. In February 1977, FAO and Lebanon signed an agreement to establish a country office in Beirut. Find out more

FAO Priorities in Lebanon

Lebanon Country Programming Framework (CPF) for the period 2023-2026 is FAO’s planning and programming strategic document to respond to the challenges faced by the agrifood system of Lebanon. The CPF aligns with the strategies outlined in Lebanon's key policy documents and sector-specific plans, namely the National Agriculture Strategy (NAS) 2020-2025, the National Water Strategy 2020-2035, the Lebanon National Forestry Programme (2015 – 2025) and the Lebanon Crisis Response Plan (LCRP) 2022-2023. The CPF is also aligned with  the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2022-2025 as well as the FAO Strategic Framework for 2022-2031.

News
Norwegian Ambassador and FAO Representative in Lebanon Visit FAO Project in Akkar Supporting Irrigation Rehabilitation and Waste Management
31/10/2025

With funding from the Government of Norway, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) organized a field visit under the framework of the ongoing project “Rehabilitation and Waste Management of El-Bared Canal Irrigation System.” The visit brought together H.E. Ambassador...

Driving Agricultural Transformation: FAO Lebanon Highlights OCOP at Agri Lebanon exhibition and World Food Day event
20/10/2025

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) participated in the first edition of the AGRI Lebanon Exhibition, held under the patronage of His Excellency Minister of Agriculture Dr. Nizar Hani. The event brought together farmers, agribusinesses, technology providers, and p...

Lebanon Launches Fourth Scientific Survey on Fisheries Resources
20/10/2025

The Ministry of Agriculture of Lebanon, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), and the National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS), is launching the fourth scientific at-sea surve...

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Publications
Cropland with negative vegetation cover changes during the conflict in Lebanon as of October 2024
2025

Assessing vegetation changes in agriculture and forestry during the conflict in Lebanon – October 2023 to October 2024
2025

Lebanon is facing a growing risk of food insecurity due to the conflict that began in October 2023, which threatens the country's agricultural land...

Lebanon: Agricultural damage and loss assessment on the impact of conflict
2025

This report presents the findings of an assessment of the damages and losses sustained by Lebanon’s agriculture sector due to the conflict between 8...

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Lebanon celebrates World Food Day 2025
04/11/2025

The Ministry of Agriculture, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the World Food Programme (WFP) jointly organized...

From Seed to Food Security: Reviving Lebanon’s Chickpea Sector
28/10/2025

Chickpeas have long been an integral part of Lebanese farming systems and local diets. They are a key ingredient in Lebanese cuisine and food heritage,...

FAO is turning 80!
14/10/2025

For eight decades, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has been working worldwide to end hunger and support farmers, communities,...

FAO at AGRI Lebanon Exhibition
24/09/2025

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) participated in the first edition of the AGRI Lebanon Exhibition under the patronage...

Visit to Michmich in Akkar: Tangible Support to Farmers and Promotion of Sustainable Agriculture
20/08/2025

In the rugged hills of Michmich in Akkar, Lebanese farmers are reclaiming their lands and revitalizing their livelihoods. Farmers dug out wells to irrigate...

Solid Waste Reduction on Irrigation Canal of El Bared
30/04/2025

Solid waste crisis in Akkar region is a continuing problem due to the lack of central solutions, affecting human health, the environment and natural...

The Chickpea value chain in Lebanon: A great opportunity for development
06/02/2025

Beloved in many traditional dishes, chickpeas are more than just a staple in Lebanese diets. They are essential for food security and a key crop for...

FAO supporting Lebanese farmers
17/10/2024

At every step, FAO Lebanon stands by farmers, cooperatives, and fishing communities, supporting them through the challenges they face. In partnership...

Farm Business Schools: Empowering Rural Communities
10/09/2024

Lebanese farmers embarked on a journey of learning and growth through FAO's Farm Business Schools funded by the European Union. Through the Farm Business...

Farmers benefitting from high-yielding soft wheat seeds
25/08/2024

In light of the current economic crisis in Lebanon, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Lebanon, in coordination with...

Empowering women cooperatives and producer associations in Lebanon's agro-food sector: Figures
07/05/2024

Funded by the Government of Canada, FAO with the Ministry of Agriculture and the General Directorate of Cooperatives implemented a transformative project...

Empowering women cooperatives and producer associations in Lebanon's agro-food sector: Testimonials
04/05/2024

Funded by the Government of Canada, FAO with the Ministry of Agriculture and the General Directorate of Cooperatives implemented a transformative project...

Empowering Lebanese smallholder farmers to receive certification & produce quality crops
13/02/2024

Funded by Canada, through the PSDP, FAO enhanced the production skills of 420 farmers from North Lebanon. The farmers attended awareness sessions, received...

FAO Lebanon trains potato farmers on environmentally sustainable Good Agricultural Practices
02/03/2023

This movie falls under the project “Promotion of Good Agricultural Practices, including Integrated Pest Management to reduce agrochemical pollution...

FAO supports the General Directorate of Cooperatives in Lebanon
07/02/2023

FAO in Lebanon highlights its support to the General Directorate of Cooperatives (GDC) at the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) in the framework of the...

Community-based awareness campaign to reduce solid waste pollution
18/01/2023

Under the “Rehabilitation and waste management of El-Bared Canal Irrigation System to reduce source-to-sea pollution and improve livelihoods in the...

Improved Water Resources Monitoring System (IWRM) at regional level in Lebanon
20/06/2022

This project is implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation...

Training on Farmer Field Schools (FFS) – a participatory informal educational approach
16/06/2022

Employees from the Ministry of Agriculture and from the Industrial Development and Research Agri-Center (IDRAC) of the Chamber of Commerce Industry...

Supporting women groups acquiring business and management knowledge
16/03/2022

Funded by the Government of Canada, FAO in collaboration with the Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture enrolled women cooperatives, associations and informal...

Lamia, a forest hero of Lebanon
09/03/2022

Lamia, a forest hero of Lebanon is a woman who understands sustainable living and whose livelihoods depends on sustainable forest management. This movie...