7 May 2018, Rome--- The FAO Regional Conference for the Near East (NERC34) marks its 34th Session. The Conference begins today, at FAO headquarters in Rome, with a Senior Officers’ Meeting from 7 - 9 May 2018 and will be followed by a Ministerial Plenary Session on 10 - 11 May 2018.

Issues to be discussed this week include: Agroecology - Adapting to Climate Change in Semi-arid Areas for Sustainable Agricultural Development; Agricultural Transformation in the Near East and North Africa Region and the Challenge of Youth Employment and Migration; One Health - Addressing Transboundary Plant, Animal and Fish Pests and Diseases: A Case for Regional Cooperation; and Results and Priorities for FAO in the Near East and North Africa Region.