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To celebrate the FAO Investment Centre’s anniversary, take a look at our achievements over the last 60 years
14/10/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), created in 1945, stepped into the spotlight during the trailblazing 1960s, with a mission to champion global food security.
In 1963, the 'Freedom from Hunger' campaign hosted the World Food Congress in Washington, D.C., s...
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The Public Belgian broadcasting BRF of the German-speaking community of Belgium supports World Food Day! | Der öffentliche belgische Rundfunk BRF der deutschsprachigen Gemeinschaft Belgiens unterstützt den Welternährungstag!
14/10/2024
We are excited to announce that starting on 14 October, the World Food Day radio and television spots will be broadcast on BRF, the pub... |
UN Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Youth Affairs, Felipe Paullier visits FAO Liaison Office in Brussels
11/10/2024
On Friday, 11 October 2024, the FAO Liaison Office in Brussels had the pleasure of welcoming the UN Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Youth Affairs, Felipe Paullier at its premises.
The ASG met with the FAO Brussels team and exchanged on how to best ...
ULiège students visit the FAO Brussels office
09/10/2024
As a part of the long-standing collaboration between FAO and Belgian academic institutions, the FAO Liaison Office in Brussels was pleased to welcome a group of students from the University of Liège.
Engaged in a course on food value chain analysis taught by Profess...
FAO Briefing on the Role of Agrifood Systems across the upcoming Rio Convention Conferences of the Parties to the United Nations CBD, UNFCCC, and UNCCD
09/10/2024
9 October, Brussels/Geneva/New York/Rome - The FAO Liaison Offices in Brussels, Geneva and New York together with FAO’s Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment and the Land and Water Division held a briefing on the upcoming three Conferences of the Parties to the Rio Conve...
FAO Briefs Council of the European Union on Urgent Food Crises and Resilience Efforts in Africa and the Caribbean
08/10/2024
The Deputy Director of FAO’s Office of Emergencies and Resilience, Maxwell Sibhensana, visited Brussels to provide key insights on the regional food security situation at the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Working Party of the Council of the EU. His presentation centered on the mid-...
FAO Announces new Food and Agriculture Museum and Network in Rome during audience with Italian President Mattarella
08/10/2024
In a historic audience at the Quirinale Palace today, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu, alongside Italian President Sergio Mattarella, announced the creation of the FAO Food and Agriculture Museum and Network in Rome. Together, they unveiled the official logo for the museum, which will be inaugu...
Seventh SIDS Solutions Dialogue: Driving Blue Transformation for Sustainable Aquatic Food Systems
07/10/2024
The FAO Liaison Offices in Brussels, Geneva, and New York, in collaboration with the Office of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), organized the seventh edition of the SIDS Solutions Dialogue.
Celebrating World Food Week in Belgium
07/10/2024
Every year on 16 October FAO celebrates World Food Day to commemorate the founding of the Organization in 1945. On that occasion, hundreds of events and outreach activities are organized around the world to raise awareness about hunger and food security issues and promote action for ...
From Baranja to the world: A traditional Croatian sausage goes international with a boost from Protected Geographical Indication labels
07/10/2024
For nearly 120 years, farmers in the northeastern region of modern-day Croatia have been making and enjoying artisanal dried sausage from high-quality local pork. The sausage is seasoned with ground paprika, garlic and white pepper, and then stuffed into a natural casing. Its extended fermenta...
Gaza: Geospatial data shows intensifying damage to cropland
03/10/2024
The latest assessment using satellite data produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Satellite Centre (
FAO presents The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2024 in Brussels
03/10/2024
The FAO Liaison Office in Brussels organized a presentation of the latest edition of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI 2024) Report to the Brussels audience.
FAO’s Chief Economist Máximo Torero presented the key findings of the report. The eve...
Supporting the camelid sector is crucial for advancing sustainable agriculture and improving livelihoods: FAO livestock expert
03/10/2024
The United Nations has dedicated 2024 to recognizing and celebrating the vital contributions camelids make to livelihoods, food security, nutrition and culture.
The International Year of Camelids was proposed...
Fostering collaboration to stem food loss and waste
01/10/2024
Having marked the fifth International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September 2024, experts and observers reaffirmed ...
Follow the ongoing 29th Session of the Committee on Agriculture (COAG) and see how COAG is promoting the transformation of agrifood systems
30/09/2024
The 29th Session of the Committee on Agriculture (COAG) will be conducted as a hybrid event from 30 September to 4 October 2024.
During the 2024 Session, delegates will discuss a broad range of topics pertinent to the COAG mandate. These will include the outcomes of the 2nd Session of th...
On 3 October, join FAO Brussels's Presentation on the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024
30/09/2024
FAO’s Chief Economist Maximo Torero will present the key messages of the UN’s State of Food Security and Nutritio...
Preventing global plant health threats with help from across the ocean
30/09/2024
The banana plantation quickly turns into a scene of frenzied activity. The farm manager places an emergency call to the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) to notify them that some of his trees are showing symptoms of the highly destructive
Right to foods for a better life and a better future: Learn more about this year's World Food Day theme
30/09/2024
‘Foods’ stands for diversity, nutrition, affordability, accessibility and safety. A greater diversity of nutritious foods should be available in our fields, fishing nets, markets, and on our tables, for the benefit of all.
Over 2.8 billion people in the world are unable to afford a healt...
Tackling Food Loss and Waste: FAO, UNEP and FEBA Join Forces at the Brussels Food Bank
29/09/2024
Brussels, 29 September: On the occasion of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2024, the FAO Liaison Office in Brussels, together with the European Federation of Food Banks (FEBA an...
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Interview with the CEO of the European Food Banks Federation
29/09/2024
The importance of reducing food waste is central to addressing both greenhouse gas emissions and food insecurity. Food banks are crucial in this effort, as they help minimize waste while supporting vulnerable communities affected by food insecurity.
FAO Brussel...