Apr 21, 2026

mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">At the conclusion of the civil society consultations for the Near East and North Africa region, which were held in Cairo on April 15 and 16, 2026, representatives of civil society organizations, agricultural organizations, cooperatives, women’s and youth organizations, along with academic institutions and regional and international partners, met to draft a unified regional civil society declaration that reflects the priorities of local communities and supports efforts to develop systems More sustainable, equitable and resilient agriculture and food..

mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; . mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">These consultations came in light of increasing challenges facing the region, including climatic, water and economic pressures, disruption of supply chains, and increasing vulnerability of the most vulnerable groups, making reforming agricultural and food systems an urgent regional priority..

mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">The consultations resulted in a package of important recommendations directed to governments, the private sector, civil society organizations and international organizations, focusing on:

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mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Empowering communities, women and youth to participate in resource management

mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Supporting green finance and responsible investment in sustainable agriculture

mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Strengthening food security and building more resilient food systems in the face of crises

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mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">These recommendations emphasize the importance of partnership between various parties to build a more equitable and sustainable food future that ensures the protection of natural resources and enhances the ability of communities to face the escalating challenges in the region..