This document discusses conservation agriculture (CA) in Salamieh district, Syria. It notes that CA can play a role beyond profitable farming by being a catalyst for social development in fragile rural environments. It provides background on challenges facing Salamieh district, such as increased drought and limited economic opportunities. The document argues that expanding options, opportunities, and access to services through approaches like CA could help secure rural livelihoods in sustainable ways. Long-term engagement and partnerships across different sectors would be needed to fully realize the social benefits of CA in the region.