This program contributes to the realization of the second strategic objective related to preserving the proper management and sustainability of agricultural resources and ecosystems in the Arab region. It is expected that this program will contribute to achieving the following sub-objectives:

• Promoting governance and sound management of Arab agricultural resources.

• Developing and sustaining ecosystems and benefiting from international efforts.

It is also expected to contribute to achieving the following sustainable development goals:

• Goal 6: Expanding international cooperation and supporting capacity building for developing countries in the field of water, Including water use efficiency and water harvesting.

• Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and to provide decent work for all.

• Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

• Goal 14: Preserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas and marine resources to achieve sustainable development.

• Goal 15: protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combating desertification, halting and reversing land degradation, and stop biodiversity loss.

• Goal 17: Strengthening the means of implementation and revitalizing the global partnership for sustainable development.

The program includes three sub-programs as follows:

• The sub-program for the adoption and dissemination of agricultural governance interventions and related international agreements.

• The sub-program for applying the nexus approach to natural resource management.

• The sub-programme for the conservation of plant and animal genetic resources and assets.