The Centre for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE) participated On 5 October 2026,
in the launch of the Arab Thought Foundation’s 14th Arab Cultural Development Report, titled ‘Arab Food and Water Security: Accumulated Crises and Promising Initiatives’. The report was launched by the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States at the League’s headquarters.
The Secretary-General emphasised that Arab integration has become a practical necessity, requiring Arab countries to draw on their diverse capabilities and expertise and build a more effective collective capacity to address shared challenges. The report provides a starting point for translating its ideas and recommendations into practical proposals that support the institutions and mechanisms of joint Arab action.
The sessions examined the current state of food and water security in the Arab world, accumulated crises and future challenges, alongside the importance of Arab integration and international cooperation in addressing these challenges across the region.
H.E. Prof. Dr Khaled Fahmy, Executive Director of CEDARE and former Minister of Environment, moderated the third panel discussion, titled ‘Promising Initiatives and Institutional Experiences to Enhance Arab Food and Water Security’.
The session explored the role of scientific research, innovation and modern technologies in addressing agricultural and water challenges in arid and semi-arid regions. It showcased successful approaches to developing drought-resistant crop varieties, managing water, combating desertification and optimising resource use.
The discussion also explored pathways for scaling up these solutions, advancing scientific collaboration among Arab countries, and translating innovation into sustainable, practical applications, drawing on proven models in the field.
