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BELGIUM 2026. FAO Brussels Dialogue: Strategic Foresight and the Future of Agrifood Systems

30/06/2026

Hosted by COPA-COGECA, the FAO dialogue brought together representatives from across the European agrifood private sector, European institutions and...

BELGIUM 2026. Launch event of the FAO-IOM project Boosting the Contribution of Diaspora to Climate Action in Rural Areas (Responses)

22/06/2026

Launch event of the FAO-IOM project Boosting the Contribution of Diaspora to Climate Action in Rural Areas.

BELGIUM 2026. FAO Dialogue with Private Sector: Shaping EU Inputs to the ERC35, Showcasing Impact and Presenting the New Strategy

22/04/2026

On April 22, 2026, FAO and EU private sector leaders met in Brussels to shape input for the 35th Session of the Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35)....

BELGIUM. Forum for the Future of Agriculture 2026

14/04/2026

At the 2026 Forum for the Future of Agriculture, held in Brussels under the theme “Rebooting the food system, FAO highlighted the urgent need for...

Videos

Can Social Protection Prevent the Next Food Crisis? | Hormuz Crisis 2026 | The Work We Do

25/06/2026

The Work We Do – Food Safety and Codex Alimentarius. Sarah Cahill

05/06/2026

Policy Recommendations to Prevent a Global Food Crisis | Hormuz Crisis 2026 | The Work We Do

20/05/2026

The Work We Do - Ep 4. Science & Innovation in Agriculture and the Digital Divide. Charles Spillane

06/05/2026

Publications and Newsletters

Dos and don’ts of blended finance in agrifood systems

25/03/2026

Blended finance uses public or philanthropic funds to mobilize private investment for sustainable development. It has gained traction as one way to help bridge the significant financing gap in agrifood systems. This latest Investment Brief from the FAO Investment Centre, prepared in collaboration with the European Union, aims to help public and private investors make effective use of blended finance in agrifood systems.

Global Agrifood Implications of the 2026 Conflict in the Middle East

16/03/2026

The escalation of conflict in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Middle East has sharply increased risks to global energy, fertilizer, and agrifood systems. Immediate measures such as developing alternative trade routes, strengthening market monitoring, providing financial support for farmers, and offering targeted aid for vulnerable countries are needed to stabilize supply chains.

Seeds of Heritage: The Journey of GIAHS in Europe and Central Asia

27/02/2026

This booklet presents the progress and future steps of the FAO programme Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) in the Europe and Central Asia region. It aims to provide a clear overview of the regional current state of identification and dynamic conservation of these agricultural heritage systems, highlighting their role as "living laboratories” of resilience, biodiversity, cultural heritage, and sustainable agricultural practices to global challenges.

The Status of Land Tenure and Governance

25/02/2026

This report presents innovative data regarding land tenure systems and governance frameworks, with special focus on women's land rights and the importance of customary tenure for mitigating climate change and ensuring the protection of biodiversity. Bringing together tenure- and sex- disaggregated data and analyses on land tenure and governance from a variety of sources at different levels (from local to global), it builds an evidence base for action towards the achievement of the SDGs