Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Mainstreaming across Agricultural Sectors in the Near East and North Africa Region
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The Regional Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Agricultural Sectors (Regional Dialogue) calls for the adoption of “biodiversity-friendly” practices in agriculture. This document reports on the recommendations raised by the multi-stakeholder participants at the Regional Dialogue that took place in Amman, Jordan, on 3-5 Nov 2019. The meeting gathered about 80 participants from 15 out of the 18 countries of the region, with a balanced mix between Ministries of Agriculture and Ministries of Environment, regional and international research institutions, UN Organizations, NGOs, private sector, and civil society.
The meeting was hosted and opened by the Minister of Agriculture and Environment of Jordan, while keynote speeches were addressed by Assistant Director-General and Director of Climate, Biodiversity, Land and Water Department Mr Castro-Salazar, H.R.H. Princess Basma Bint Ali, Head of the National Committee of Biodiversity, Jordan, and the Director General of the Jordanian Agricultural Research Center, H.E. Nizar Haddad. The primary objective of the Dialogue was to review the draft FAO Strategy on Biodiversity Mainstreaming across Agricultural Sectors, and provide FAO with a regional perspective on the proposed strategy. In addition, the meeting was an opportunity to make progress in the following areas:
• Increase awareness about the importance of biodiversity mainstreaming across the agricultural sectors within the Region;
• Exchange knowledge, experiences, and lessons learned (including gaps and challenges) on biodiversity mainstreaming among countries within the Region;
• Identify areas for action across sectors and priorities at the regional and country level.