FAO and the EU (News headlines, June 2026)

FAO-EU to Bolster Food Safety in the Comoros

Countries are shifting their food import control procedures to better protect the food people eat. In Comoros, FAO identified gaps in the country’s import controls and helped to address these by shifting to evidence-driven methods.

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EU Supported Programme Boosts Agrifood Finance in Kenya

A €30M credit line from Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti to Equity Bank Kenya will expand financing for small agrifood enterprises. Backed by the EU-supported TERRA programme with FAO, it is the first such deal with an African financial institution.

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EU & FAO Support Green Transition in Petén

An EU-funded FAO project in Guatemala’s Petén promotes sustainable forestry, agriculture, and livestock to link development with environmental protection. It strengthens climate-resilient practices and institutions for more sustainable livelihoods.

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FAO Joins UN Partners at the EU Green Week 2026

FAO Brussels joined the Brussels offices of IOM, OHCHR, UNDP, UNEP, UNESCO and UNIDO at the 2026 edition of EU Green Week, presenting a joint UN stand that showcased the UN’s collective contribution to sustainable development & environmental action.

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