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BELGIUM 2025: SDG Forum
13/11/2025

The FAO side event at the SDG Forum Belgium explored how agribusiness incubation can unlock the transformative power of MSMEs in delivering on the Sustainable...

Brussels World Food Day and 80th anniversary - Manneken-Pis ceremony
14/10/2025

On 15 October 2025, the Manneken-Pis statue in Brussels was dressed as an FAO field expert to celebrate FAO’s 80th anniversary and World Food Day 2025...

Launch of the European Union Funded Project on New Aquatic Food Value Chains (NAVAC)
20/10/2025

FAO and the European Union (EU) have launched NOVAC, an initiative to increase access to safe and nutritious aquatic foods for vulnerable populations...

International Day of Plant Health 2025 Celebration in Brussels
11/05/2025

On the occasion of the International Day of Plant Health, the team of the FAO Liaison Office with the European Union and Belgium organized an intergenerational...

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Gaza Strip: Belgium's contribution through the Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities (SFERA)
27/01/2026

Through SFERA, the Government of Belgium contributed USD 1 million to the FAO to support the restoration of food production and livelihoods in the Gaza Strip. The contribution will enable FAO to provide conditional cash and in-kind assistance to vulnerable farming and livestock-keeping households, helping them resume production amid severe access and import constraints. This document outlines the context of the intervention and the significance of Belgium’s time-critical contribution.

Environmental inhibitors in agrifood systems
19/01/2026

Although various environmental inhibitors are currently in development, with some already in use across markets, potential food safety risks from residues in food products have not always been fully addressed. This publication proposes a food safety risk assessment process for environmental inhibitors addressing potential residue uptake and transfer into crops intended for human consumption and foods of animal origin.

Ukraine: Emergency and Early Recovery Response Plan 2026–2028
29/12/2025

The Emergency and Early Recovery Response Plan (EERRP) 2026–2028 outlines the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ strategy to protect and restore agricultural livelihoods. Combining urgent agricultural assistance with early recovery measures, the EERRP supports land rehabilitation, market-oriented solutions, and the adoption of climate-resilient practices, underpinned by strengthened evidence and coordination.

FAO’s partnerships with non-state actors
16/12/2025

This report summarizes FAO’s partnership activities with non-state actors in 2024 – including academia and research institutions, civil society organizations and the private sector – exploring how FAO and its partners work together for transformative outcomes, guided by the framework of FAO’s four betters.

Glaciers and mountains
12/12/2025

This technical brief examines the links between glaciers, agriculture and livelihoods, drawing on evidence from the Andes, Himalaya, Central Asia and beyond. It highlights the potential of sustainable mountain farming to restore ecosystems, conserve resources and build resilience. Launched on International Mountain Day 2025, the brief underscores that protecting glaciers is essential to safeguarding our shared future.

AQUASTAT water data snapshot 2025
12/12/2025

The AQUASTAT Water Data Snapshot 2025 presents a concise overview of the most recent data available, collected during the 2024 cycle and covering data up to 2022. This report offers users easy access to more than 10 indicators providing insight into the status of water resources, agricultural water use, irrigated area, water use efficiency and water stress at global, regional and national levels through clear visuals, charts and maps.