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...
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...
Exploring the roots of urban agriculture in Belgium: A visit to the Chant des Cailles farm in Brussels
02/09/2024
The World Food Day 2024 will be held under the theme “Right to foods for a Better Life and a Better Future”; an excellent occasion to learn more about sustainable agricultural practices and the right to diverse, nutritious, and accessible food for all.
It was in thi...
UN Brussels team and Members of the European Parliament discuss global challenges ahead of Summit of the Future
17/09/2024
FAO Brussels Director, Raschad Al-Khafaji, attended a reception with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) focused on the institution’s role in driving the EU–UN partnership and in supporting the 2030 A...
FAO Hosts CODEV-PI, COHAFA Session under Hungarian Presidency in Budapest
19/07/2024
FAO hosted a joint session of the Working Parties on Development Cooperation and International Partnership (CODEV-PI) and Humanitarian Aid and Food Assistance (COHAFA) at its Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia in Budapest.
Organized under the Hungarian Presidency of the ...
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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...
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...
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...
G7: FAO Director-General cites reasons for hope to reduce global hunger
27/09/2024
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 Brussels Director addresses Council of the European Union
24/09/2024
Raschad Al-Khafaji, Director of the FAO Liaison Office with the European Union and Belgium, delivered a presentation at the Council Working Party on International Food and Agricultural Questions (AGRIFAO) in Brussels, currently chaired by the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU....
COP29: Empowering Climate Action through Ambition, Implementation, and Inclusivity
10/07/2024
“Agrifood systems solutions are climate solutions”, was the main message of Raschad Al-Khafaji, Director of the FAO Liaison Office in Brussels, at the “COP29: Empowering Climate Action through Ambition, Implementation, and Inclusivity” event, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Az...
Forest products innovation: FAO talks about the role of forest solutions for bioeconomy transition
23/09/2024
FAO Brussels Director, Raschad Al-Khafaji, participated in the opening segment of the Bioeconomy LAB—an exhibition showcasing innovative bio-based products, organized by the European Paper Industry Association (
FAO Brussels presents at Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI) Diplomatic Days
25/09/2024
The FAO Liaison Office with the European Union and Belgium participated in this year’s edition of the Diplomatic Days organized by Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI), the Belgian francophone public service fo...
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...
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...
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
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...
Bilateral meeting with H.E. Charles Michel, President of the European Council
24/09/2024
New York - On the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the FAO Director-General, Dr QU Dongyi, met with H.E. Charles Michel, President of the European Council.