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Raschad Al-Khafaji

@raschad.bsky.social
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Personal account: Director of @FAO’s Liaison Office with the European Union and Belgium www.fao.org/brussels Refugee, Father, Optimist “A learning experience is one of those things that says, 'You know that thing you just did? Don't do that.” D. Adams

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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Thank you, @sefariscot.bsky.social for the opportunity to share my views. I look forward to more collaboration in 2026 and beyond! For a food-secure planet! #Foodsecurity #agrifoodsystems
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
#Vienna #NikonZf No matter how freezing cold it gets, there is always a Würstelstand in Vienna 🙂
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
I can’t wait for spring to return to Brussels!
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 19/01/2026
🔵 @FAO.org welcomed the entry into force of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction, and looks forward to contributing to its implementation. More: lnkd.in/eX9za-ga #BBNJAgreement #BlueTranformation
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SEFARI Gateway @sefariscot.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
🌍 Hunger knows no borders, & neither should solutions. In our latest blog, Raschad Al-Khafaji, Director of the @fao.org Liaison Office with the European Union, reflects on Scotland’s Food Security Conference & shares his optimism for future collaboration with SEFARI Gateway. 🔗 tinyurl.com/FAOblog
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
#NikonZF #Brussels
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SEFARI Gateway @sefariscot.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Thanks to all the panellists discussing collaboration & comparative advantage with an international perspective. Edwini Kessie @wto.org, Jamie Morrison @gainalliance.bsky.social Hubertus Gay @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, @raschad.bsky.social @fao.org & Hillary Curnow NZ High Commision. #FoodSecurity25
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
"Peace is a prerequisite for food security and the #4Betters. The right to food is a basic human right. @FAO.org welcomes the ceasefire in Gaza and is ready to deliver emergency agricultural aid. Agri can curb acute hunger, restore food production and save lives." QU Dongyu, FAO Director-General.
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
In these crazy times that we live in, the New Year’s Concert is still a cherished tradition and a welcome distraction from the madness. #Vienna #NewYear
The doors open to the New Year’s Concert 2025 in Vienna
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
It’s freezing in the south of Austria…. #iPhone15PM #Austria
Frozen water in a creek
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Rocío Cóndor @rociocondor.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
#ForestData transparency is vital 🌳 Learn more on how @fao.org is supporting countries 👉https://www.fao.org/in-action/boosting-transparency-forest-data/en/ #Together4Transparency
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Major infrastructure investment helps pastoralists and locals share limited resources in the Sahel Babacar Ndaw, farmer, breeder and President of a local “Pastoralist Unit” in Senegal is responsible for the peaceful coexistence of breeders and farmers around his village. youtu.be/NX1-759eSWA?...
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Major infrastructure investment helps pastoralists and locals share limited resources in the Sahel
YouTube video by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Hunger in the Arab region worsened amid deepening crises in 2023, according to a UN report launched yesterday by FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, and ESCWA. #FoodSecurity #SDG2 www.fao.org/newsroom/det...
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UN report: Hunger in the Arab region reaches a new height as challenges intensify
From the FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa
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Prof Esther Turnhout🦄🌎🌼💚 @estherturnhout.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
@fao.org has produced two reports about science-policy interfaces for food systems that draw on #STS expertise. They point to the need for pluralism and going beyond consensus, improving opportunities for co-production, and strengthening learning for adaptation and impact. Check them out!
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Preet Lidder @lidderpr.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
HOT OFF THE PRESS! Through a deliberative research and consultation process, we have developed guidance on strengthening #science–policy interfaces (SPIs) for #agrifood systems at the national level. @fao.org openknowledge.fao.org/items/887fb7...
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Guidance on strengthening national science–policy interfaces for agrifood systems
In line with its Science and Innovation Strategy, FAO has developed this guidance on strengthening science–policy interfaces (SPIs) for agrifood systems at the national level, helping to ensure that e...
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Secret Agent Number Six @designationsix.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
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Literary Pearls @literarypearls.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist” James Baldwin
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Speaking today at the @fao.org 2nd Global Working Conference of FAO Representatives: proud of the colleagues’ strong dedication, engagement, and common drive to work together towards MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Agrifood systems. #FourBetters
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Attending the Global Working Conf. of all @FAO Heads of country offices where @FAODG QU Dongyu stresses the need to take collective action to the next level! www.fao.org/director-gen...
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Director-General urges heads of FAO country offices to take collective action to the next level
Bangkok – For the second year running, FAO has signaled its commitment to putting the needs of countries and regions front and center in the collective ...
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
When you leave home without a camera 😂 #Brussels this morning 😎 #iPhone15PM
Cinquantenaire park in Brussels
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WHO @who.int · 06/12/2024
#AssistiveTechnology is changing lives every day: 🧑‍🎓 Helping children access education 👴 Enabling older adults to live independently 🧑‍💼 Empowering people to thrive in their jobs Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3Ne5W4E
Today, 2.5 billion people need assistive technology. That's 1 in 3 of us.
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
I admit that having spent my youth in Mauritania, this story is very dear to me 🙂 Giving back to the desert in #Mauritania www.fao.org/newsroom/sto...
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Giving back to the desert in Mauritania
In depth story: Giving back to the desert in Mauritania
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
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Gaza: FAO calls for urgent access to deliver at-scale emergency agricultural aid to prevent spread of famine
FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol spoke at the Cairo Ministerial Conference on enhancing the humanitarian response in Gaza 
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
#Rome getting into the Christmas mood … #iPhone15PM
Shack selling food & drinks in Rome, Italy
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Agroecology Map @agroecologymap.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
"Agroecology is a holistic and integrated approach that simultaneously applies ecological and social concepts and principles to the design and management of sustainable agriculture and food systems." 🌱 🔗 www.fao.org/agroecology/ #agroecology #agroecologia #agroécologie #agrarökologie
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Food is a human right! Hostilities in the Gaza Strip have caused catastrophic levels of acute food insecurity. The following document provides an analysis. #gaza #fao #ipc #SDG2 www.ipcinfo.org/fileadmin/us...
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Gorgeous #Kärnten #Carinthia #Austria - iPhone 15Max
View of Austrian countryside with snow
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
#NikonZf #Kärnten #Austria
Picture of water streaming downwards captured with a slow aperture.
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Lionel Dabbadie @dabbadie.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
🚣 The FAO unsinkable fishing boat is an outstanding innovation to improve safety at sea. Thank you FAO Sri Lanka for leading its deployment in the Asia-Pacific region ➡ digital-media.fao.org/Share/4lj6fk... #WorldFisheriesDay2024
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Lionel Dabbadie @dabbadie.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
⛈️ Climate change is biggest disruptor in aquaculture but micro, small and medium players in the sector are finding it difficult to get a place at the table, said Manuel Barange, FAO Fisheries & Aquaculture Division Director www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
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Climate change is biggest disruptor in aquaculture: FAO
FAO Director discusses climate change impact on aquaculture, urges policy measures for sustainable growth in India's blue economy.
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WHO @who.int · 20/11/2024
It’s #WorldChildrensDay! Every child deserves the best chance of a healthy future. They have a right to: 🩺 Health 🍽️ Nutritious food 🤲🏼 Responsive care 💞 Safe, clean and secure environments 👩🏻‍🏫 Education and early learning 🛡️ Protection from harm #HealthForAll
Colorful crayon drawing of children on a black background.
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Together for farmers: FAO and COP29 Presidency launch the ‘Baku Harmoniya Climate Initiative for Farmers’ The platform will help farmers navigate the current network of agriculture-focused initiatives and programs www.fao.org/newsroom/det...
Female Farmer
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Just to recall: Today, 8.5% of the world population live below the extreme poverty line! 9.1% of the world population faced chronic hunger in 2023! About 2.8 billion people could not afford a healthy diet! If you want to know more👇 www.fao.org
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Home | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
FAO Home page
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Honoured to co-organize & co-moderate the event "On the Road to #UNCCDCOP16" with our UNEP_Europe colleagues, an occasion to explore regional strategies that tackle desertification & land degradation. Healthy soil is key to our sustainable future! #SDGs #FourBetters
Director Raschad Al-Khafaji speaking at an event co-organized with UNEP, the Embassy of Saudi Arabia and the European Commission’s DG ENVE. Dr Ghulam, Director-General of Saudia Arabia’s National Meteorological Institute, The Ambassador of Suriname in Brussels, FAO Liaison Office Brussels Director, Raschad Al-Khafaji and UNEP Brussels Head of Office Veronika Hunt-Safrankova.
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Raschad Al-Khafaji @raschad.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
#Nikon #ZF
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CGIAR @cgiar.org · 17/11/2024
Hello BlueSkyers 🦋! We heard all the scientists were heading over here so we're joining the herd 🐐. Follow us for news and events on food, land and water systems. If you're at #COP29, please join us for another week of programming at the #FoodPavilion with the FAO! events.cgiar.org/cop29
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