Nabil ASSAF

Experienced UNFAO Representative with a demonstrated history of working in the international affairs, Sustainable Development, Forestry and Food Security

[Nabil ASSAF @NabilASSAFLeb]

Attending the Sixth Mediterranean Forest Week at Grand Hills Hotel Brummana, Lebanon

[عبدالحكيم الواعر الممثل الإقليمي لمنظمة الفاو @FAOADG_NENA]

حظيت بفرصة تفقد مرافق تخزين البذور والتقاوي في مشروع #الجزيرة في #السودان برفقة محافظ المشروع وفريق العمل، وتم تحديد الأولويات التي تتيح لهذه المرافق العودة إلى العمل بكامل طاقتها بما يعود بالنفع على مزارعي المشروع وزيادة الإنتاج بما يسهم في تعزيز الأمن الغذائي للولاية وللسودان.

[عبدالحكيم الواعر الممثل الإقليمي لمنظمة الفاو @FAOADG_NENA]

Amid large gathering of farmers from Al-Rawda village & neighboring communities in #Sennar State, & with state officials, key challenges were discussed. A mobile veterinary clinic was handed over, with vaccines to help combat animal diseases & strengthen livestock production.

[عبدالحكيم الواعر الممثل الإقليمي لمنظمة الفاو @FAOADG_NENA]

في ختام زيارتي للسودان كان لي شرف الالتقاء مع وزير المالية جبريل إبر اهيم ووزير الزراعة عصمت قرشي، ومحافظ #بنك_السودان_المركزي آمنة التوم، حيث تم التأكيد على ضرورة دعم الانتقال من الاستجابة الإنسانية نحو التعافي وتعزيز القدرة على الصمود والتحول المستدام في النظم الزراعية الغذائية

[FAO Director-General QU Dongyu @FAODG]

At the North American Grazing Lands Congress, I highlighted the vital role of rangelands & the people who manage them in food security, healthy ecosystems & sustainable development. This #IYRP2026 & beyond, let's work together to safeguard grazing lands for future generations.

[FAO Director-General QU Dongyu @FAODG]

Pleased to meet Mr Hari Menon of the @gatesfoundation. We reaffirmed our partnership and discussed how we are working together to strengthen data, evidence and country-level coordination to accelerate agrifood systems transformation and deliver lasting impact. #4Betters

[FAO Director-General QU Dongyu @FAODG]

From digital tools to a hydroponic greenhouse, @FAO's #SmartFarming exhibition showcases practical solutions already helping farmers produce more with less. Together with our partners across sectors, we are advancing #AgInnovation to transform agrifood systems for the #4Betters.

[FAO Director-General QU Dongyu @FAODG]

On #WorldRefugeeDay, @FAO reaffirms the critical need to continue to protect livelihoods before crises escalate, helping families safeguard assets, produce food and strengthen resilience. The #RightToFood is a basic human right. #4Betters

[FAO Director-General QU Dongyu @FAODG]

In my meeting with @igoldfajn, President of @the_IDB, we reaffirmed our commitment to strengthening cooperation on food security and agrifood systems transformation across Latin America, the Caribbean and SIDS, while maximizing impact for vulnerable communities. #4Betters

[FAO Director-General QU Dongyu @FAODG]

It was a pleasure to meet the next generation of scientists, engineers and agricultural leaders at the Belarusian State Agrarian Technical University. The transformation of agrifood systems depends on knowledge, science, innovation and, above all, young people. #4Betters

[FAO Director-General QU Dongyu @FAODG]

Glad to meet Prof HU Wei, President of Shanghai Ocean University and witness the renewal of the MOU with @FAO. We join efforts to promote aquaculture, one of the best solutions to meet nutrition needs, protect the environment & farmers’ livelihoods, achieving the #4Betters.

[FAO Director-General QU Dongyu @FAODG]

Pleased to launch “FAO and the SDGs – Accelerating Transformation through the Four Betters”. This publication highlights how @FAO is working with Members to accelerate progress towards the #SDGs through the transformation of agrifood systems and the #4Betters.

[Food and Agriculture Organization @FAO]

Fonio, teff, baobab fruit, pulses like bambara groundnut and other #ForgottenCrops offer immense nutritional and environmental benefits.

It's time to reclaim Africa's agricultural heritage and unlock its vast potential to transform the continent's agrifood systems.

#AfricaDay

[FAO Director-General QU Dongyu @FAODG]

Honoured to meet again HE Prime Minister @sanchezcastejon. I thanked him for Spain's steadfast support to @FAO & commitment to multilateralism, agrifood systems transformation & rural development. We will continue working together to ensure no one is left behind. #4Betters #RNW26

[Nabil ASSAF @NabilASSAFLeb]

Eid Adha Moubarak!

[FAO Director-General QU Dongyu @FAODG]

Biodiversity is the foundation of food & agriculture, sustaining soils, water, pollinators & ecosystems we all depend on. @FAO will keep supporting Members with better data, stronger policies & innovative solutions #ForNature to build resilient agrifood systems. #BiodiversityDay

[FAO Director-General QU Dongyu @FAODG]

Tea connects cultures, supports livelihoods, strengthens rural economies & contributes to global #FoodSecurity. This #TeaDay & every day, let's support tea farmers, promote sustainable value chains & work together for a greener, more resilient future. #4Betters

[عبدالحكيم الواعر الممثل الإقليمي لمنظمة الفاو @FAOADG_NENA]

🌱💧في إطار مشروع تحديث تقنيات الري، الممول @NLagriEgJor بحثت مع د. مصطفى الببلاوي محافظ #قنا 🇪🇬، خلال زيارة للمحافظة آليات تنفيذ المشروع وتركيب شبكات ري حديث تعمل بالطاقة الشمسية على مساحة 440 فدانا لرفع كفاءة استخدام المياه وتعزيز الإنتاجية الزراعية.

[عبدالحكيم الواعر الممثل الإقليمي لمنظمة الفاو @FAOADG_NENA]

كان لي الشرف اليوم مرافقة @HaniSewilam وزير الموارد المائية والري، ومحافظ #قنا 🇪🇬 وممثلي السفارة الهولندية لتفقد إحدى محطات الرفع بالطاقة الشمسية ضمن "مشروع تحديث تقنيات الري" الممول من @NLagriEgJor. و تم خلال الزيارة الالتقاء بالمزارعين وأعضاء رابطة مستخدمي المياه على ترعة خزام.

[FAO Director-General QU Dongyu @FAODG]

Pleased to meet with Prof. Tao of @KyotoU_News, President of the International Horticulture Congress. We exchanged views on the future of research & innovation in horticulture, agrifood systems & related fields, & their role in advancing sustainable agrifood systems. #4Betters

[FAO Director-General QU Dongyu @FAODG]

Bees & pollinators have nourished people, sustained livelihoods & enriched cultures for millennia.

Protecting pollinators and supporting sustainable beekeeping is essential for our shared future.

Let’s Bee Together for People and the Planet this #WorldBeeDay & every day.