FAO in Syria
The Syrian Arab Republic and FAO
The Syrian Arab Republic joined FAO in 1945, where the cooperation was strengthened with the opening of an FAO representation office in Damascus in 1978. Over the years, the collaboration focused on enhancing agricultural production and rural development as well as normative support. Since the beginning of crisis in Syria year 2011, strengthening the resilience of farmers has been a key focus of FAO activities, with interventions targeting households affected by the conflict and host communities across the country.
News
Publications
Widespread crop failure to impact the food security of millions of people due to failed 2024/2025 winter rains
10/06/2025
The Drought Alert for the Syrian Arab Republic is an informative report that indicates the impact of the 2024-2025 harsh drought on the agricultural...
Syrian Arab Republic: Emergency and Recovery Plan of Action 2025–2027 Living document (as of 1 March 2025)
16/03/2025
FAO ERPA is a three-years plan proposes a large-scale Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus intervention to move beyond aid dependence, restore agricultural...
River cane and water hyacinth in the Orontes River A study of the species’ heavy growth and possible means of control
24/11/2024
This publication is a technical report and the result of an intensive study conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...
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Contacts
FAO Representation in the Syrian Arab Republic
Mezeh- East Villas – Al Farabi St. Al Duha Avenue
Bldg. NO. 4502
P.O Box: 10709 Damascus
Tel. +963-11-9346
Fax. +963-11-2153610
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