At World of Coffee 2026 in Brussels, FAO Brussels joined a discussion on "Coffee Value Chains at a Policy Crossroads". The discussion was organized by the European Coffee Federation (ECF) and focused on sustainable and inclusive coffee value chains, bringing together coffee-producing coun...

Food safety is everyone’s business. It saves lives, supports food security, strengthens economies and trade, and is essential for building trust between producers and consumers. 

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The FAO Liaison Office with the European Union and Belgium joined the Brussels offices of IOM, OHCHR, UNDP, UNEP, UNESCO and UNIDO at the 2026 edition of EU Green Week, presenting a joint United Nations stand that showcased the UN’s collective contribution to sustainable development and e...

During the high-level conference marking the 10th anniversary of the Aquaculture Advisory Council (AAC) and the Market Advisory Council (MAC), FAO Assistant Director-General and Director of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI), Manuel Barange, presented

Mountain communities are not only landscapes to preserve, but living territories where food knowledge, cultural heritage, environmental stewardship and rural livelihoods intersect. This was the focus of Brussels on the Rocks – Brussels Mountain Film Festival, held in Brussels with the par...

During the high-level conference "Navigating the RFMO–BBNJ Interface – Dialogue on Cooperation and Coherence", FAO Deputy Director for Fisheries and Aquaculture Vera Agostini highlighted the Organization's role in supporting the implementation of the

On the occasion of World Environment Day, FAO and La Ferme du parc Maximilien inaugurated a new educational pathway in Brussels. Developed with FAO support, the trail invites children, families and visitors to explore how nature, biodiversity and sustainable agrifood systems are connected...

On 17 June 2026, the Brussels Office of the Sicilian Region hosted the event “Sicily – Europe – Mediterranean: Agri-food Inno...

Every choice we make at the table carries power: on 18 June, Sustainable Gastronomy Day reminds us that by choosing wisely, we can help shape healthier diets, protect our planet, and ...