Series: Food Systems Insights Impact of the Middle East Conflict on Food Security in Asia and the Pacific 13 April 2026 This webinar provided a platform to assess the evolving consequences of the Middle East conflict for food systems in Asia and the Pacific. Drawing on lessons from recent global shocks, experts examined regional vulnerabilities and identified actionable pathways to enhance food system resilience through climate-smart agriculture, regional cooperation, innovative financing, and greater private sector engagement. Program and Learning Materials 13 April 2026 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentation Conflict in the Middle East and Implications for Food Security in Asia and the Pacific The presentation examines how escalating conflict in the Middle East could affect food security across Asia and the Pacific by disrupting global… Johan Swinnen Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Narayan Iyer ADB Organizer/s Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office Topics Agriculture and Natural Resources