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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...

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Food safety implications of recycled plastics and alternative food contact materials
13/05/2026

This report examines key food safety considerations for recycled FCMs. It highlights the chemical risks associated with recycled plastics, including contaminants migration, intentionally & non-intentionally added substances, & unknown compounds. The report also explores potential food safety issues related to bioplastics & smart packaging – innovations that help achieve sustainability & improve functionality but introduce new safety considerations tied to feedstock properties & added chemicals.

Kenya: Belgium’s contribution through the Special Fund for Emergency and Resilience Activities (SFERA)
30/04/2026

Through the Special Fund for Emergency and Resilience Activities (SFERA), the Government of Belgium contributed USD 500 000 to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to mitigate the impacts of the drought on the agriculture sector through cash transfers and animal health interventions. The project aims to support 6 000 pastoral households to survive the drought while safeguarding their resilience and dignity.

Extreme heat and agriculture
22/04/2026

Extreme heat is already affecting crops, livestock, forests, fisheries, and the people who produce our food. This new FAO-WMO report shows the impacts and climate action needed to respond to this growing threat.

The status of women in agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa
16/04/2026

The report reviews and analyses women’s opportunities and constraints in economic and social processes in sub-Saharan Africa, while taking stock and assessing progress made in closing a series of gender gaps. It provides new directions, examples of policies and good practices that promote gender, climate and environmentally just agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa.

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.