Iran, FAO launch regional project to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Iranian government, has launched a new regional technical cooperation project aimed at boosting national and regional capacities for climate-resilient agriculture. According to FAO’s office in Tehran, the initiative — which also includes Afghanistan, Bhutan, and Mongolia — focuses on promoting the sustainable production of drought-tolerant and high-nutrient crops such as quinoa, small grains, and soybeans.

The project was formally introduced during a national inception workshop held on October 19 in Tehran, attended by about 40 participants from government and private sectors, research institutions, civil society organizations, professional associations, farmers, and agribusinesses.

Representatives from FAO’s regional office for Asia and the Pacific and the FAO representation in Iran also took part. During the event, participants were divided into product-focused groups to discuss project goals, expected outcomes, and implementation strategies, ultimately finalizing Iran’s national work plan based on local needs and feedback.