Scientific evidence and policy implications on agri-plastic management for agrifood systems
02/10/2025
On 2 October 2025, FAO hosted a virtual briefing co-organized by its Liaison Offices in Brussels, Geneva, New York, and its Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment.
The session that was moderated by the Director of FAO’s Liaison Office in New Yo...
FAO presents findings on the food security situation in Gaza at the Belgian Federal Parliament
02/09/2025
On 2 September 2025, Raschad Al-Khafaji, Director of the FAO Liaison Office with the European Union and Belgium, addressed the Commission on External Relations of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives with a presentation on FAO’s emergency response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.&nbs...
FAO Brussels Director Opens Agriculture and Climate Session at PRECOP 2025
01/10/2025
As momentum builds toward COP30 in Belém, FAO Brussels joined climate stakeholders at PRECOP 2025 in Katowice, Poland, a two-day event serving as a prelude to the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference, ...
From Local Action to Global Impact: FAO Brussels at Namur Demain Festival
24/09/2025
Inaugurating the fourth edition of the Namur Demain Festival, a month-long festival of over 75 activities promoting fair and accessible agrifood systems...
The Students4Food event is back!
27/10/2025
As we continue to strengthen connections with academia and inspire youth to actively participate in the global efforts to transform agrifood systems, the FAO Liaison Office in Brussels is proud to present the 2025 edition of the annual
FAO Champions Women’s Empowerment at the 9th African Diaspora Agrofood Forum in Brussels
24/10/2025
FAO joined the 9th African Diaspora Agrofood Forum 2025, organized by
FAO Highlights UN Collaborative Digital Resources at UN Brussels 80th Anniversary Event
23/10/2025
To mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, the UN Brussels Team hosted its inaugural Knowledge Market on 23 October 2025. This event brought together representatives from across a range of UN organizations to foster collaboration and present the diverse work of UN agencies in Bru...
FAO and WSBI join forces to advance inclusive climate finance for agrifood systems
17/10/2025
During the 2025 World Food Forum, coinciding with FAO’s 80th anniversary, FAO launched a new partnership with the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute (
Congratulations, VITO! The Research Center Wins an FAO Award in Land, Soil, and Water Resource Management
15/10/2025
The Belgian Research Center VITO was honored at the "FAO Global Technical Recognition Ceremony," which took place at the FAO headquarters in Rome during World Food Week last week as part of
WFF 2025: Green Cities Conference adopts Communiqué, principles and criteria for greener future cities
22/10/2025
The High-level segment of the First International Green Cities Conference, held during the World Food Forum 2025, produced t...
FAO Brussels partners with historic Brussels urban farm La Ferme du Parc Maximilien
15/10/2025
This month marks the beginning of the collaboration between the FAO Liaison Office in Brussels and La Ferme du Parc Maximilien, one of Europe’s oldest urban farms.
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The FAO elearning Academy: FAO-EU Cooperation to strengthen skills and social advancement
23/02/2022
New FAO-EU initiative will boost vulnerable populations’ access to aquatic foods
21/10/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Union (EU) today launched an initiative to increase access to safe and nutritious aquatic foods for vulnerable populations in Africa and Latin America while strengthening local economies through innovation in aq...
Global deforestation slows, but forests remain under pressure, FAO report shows
21/10/2025
Deforestation has slowed in all of the world’s regions in the last decade, according to the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 (FRA 2025) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Natio...
Junior World Food Day: FAO inspires young people with celebrity cooking show
17/10/2025
Players from Italy’s national rugby team, activists and influencers today joined Italian celebrity chef Alessandro Borghese and global actress Monique Coleman for a celebration of food and creativity on
Pope Leo XIV and world leaders mark World Food Day and FAO at 80 in Rome
16/10/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today commemorated World Food Day and its 80th anniversary with a landmark event in Rome, reaffirming its enduring mission to end hunger and b...
Discover five ways FAO statistics are shaping our world
20/10/2025
Since 1945, statistics have been central to FAO’s mission. It’s even written into its Constitution.
Reliable stats are the bedrock of smart policies that fight hunger and poverty. They help governments and decision-makers use limited resources more wisely, making a real difference in the...
World Food Forum 2025 concludes with renewed global commitment to transform agrifood systems through solidarity, science, and investment
17/10/2025
The 2025 edition of the World Food Forum (WFF) concluded today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome. This year's Forum included the celebration of a
Celebrating World Food Day and the 80 years of FAO: Manneken-Pis joins the FAO Family
16/10/2025
FAO inaugurates new Food and Agriculture Museum & Network in Rome
16/10/2025
Today, the Food and Agriculture Museum & Network (FAO MuNe) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) was inaugurated by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella...