Climate Resilience

Smart investments and smarter water use in Jordan

Jordan faces acute water scarcity. As part of its effort to grow more food with less water while strengthening farm incomes and climate resilience, the country is pioneering a data-driven approach to optimize water use in agriculture. A new initiative, led by FAO and the EBRD, combines satellite imagery with farm-level economic data, providing practical solutions to maximize the value of every drop of water, Launched at a workshop in Amman, the study brings together government, academia, researchers, farmers and

Why investing in climate-efficient agrifood systems infrastructure matters

Is the global agrifood systems agenda missing out on an opportunity to guide sustainable public and private infrastructure investments? Today’s COP29 panel discussion led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) zeroed in on why climate-efficient agrifood systems infrastructure investments matter – and what can be done. Representatives from multilateral financing institutions, international agencies and think tanks shared their insights during the event, which also officially launched

A cut above – Pruning for resilient olive oil production in West Bank and Gaza Strip

A training program, organized by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the Food and Agriculture Organization on pruning and irrigation best practices began last month as part of efforts to build olive oil sector capacity in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The program, supported by Netherlands through EBRD’s Multi-donor Trust Fund, had started in the West Bank, and was repeated in Gaza Strip the following days. Cultivating olives for resilient production and sustainable livelihoods Olive oil production

Sharing innovations in irrigation and pruning to help Jordan’s olive trees thrive

Technical training on good pruning and irrigation techniques targeted technicians and extension service agents of the Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture (MoA). Practical workshops for farmers and support services took place in Al-Karak, Al-Salt and Irbid – the country’s most important olive growing regions. The sessions were geared at boosting plant health and yields, cutting production costs, promoting efficient harvesting methods and reducing water usage. “Maximising harvests for farmers and promoting good irrigation techniques remains very important from both economic and