Agrospecials Edition 10 - March 2024 Multilateral policy

United for our planet: the Netherlands' global responsibility in multilateral policy

In this 10^th edition of the Agrospecial e-magazine, our colleagues of the Permanent Representations in Brussels, Paris, Rome and Geneva showcase their work. We hope you will enjoy reading their motivating stories and how they help voice the responsibility of the Netherlands for global food system issues.

Permanent Representation to the EU is the backbone of national interest in Brussels

‘The Permanent Representation of the Netherlands to the European Union (EU) represents and protects Dutch interests and is an important source of information for Dutch government agencies on what is going on in the EU.’

Global economic and sustainable development: the pioneering role of the Permanent Representation to OECD

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), headquartered in Paris, plays a crucial role in crafting policies for economic progress and sustainable development across the globe.

Making our food system future proof through multilateral cooperation at the Permanent Representation at FAO

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) embodies the international community's commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger. Central to these efforts is the Permanent Representation of the Netherlands.

The Permanent Representation in Geneva: at the intersection of agriculture and international trade

Commerijn Plomp works for the Permanent Representation of the Netherlands in Geneva, Switzerland. She spends most of her time at the World Trade Organization (WTO), in the negotiations on agricultural files and other multilateral agreements that shape global food production, trade, and sustainability.

Working at the PermRep to the EU: engaging in dialogue

Carla Boonstra is Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality (LNV) counselor at the Permanent Representation of the Netherlands (PermRep) to the European Union (EU). In this Agrospecial she elaborates on her work.

The Netherlands' continued collaboration within the OECD framework is crucial to triple challenge of food systems

As an Agricultural Policy Analyst at the Organisation for the Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris, Koen Deconinck analyzes trends and challenges for global agriculture and across the food chain.

Busy times ahead for PermRep to the EU before European elections

With the European elections coming up in June 2024, the Permanent Representation (PermRep) of the Netherlands to the European Union (EU) has a busy schedule ahead. Impacting the future direction of EU policies is high on the PermRep’s agenda.

Understanding WaPOR: FAO's tool for sustainable water uses in farming

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Rome is at the forefront of addressing one of humanity's most pressing challenges: achieving food security without depleting our water resources.

STDF brings partners to WTO to jointly support developing countries in meeting international (phyto)sanitary standards

The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) is a WTO partnership and trust fund that helps developing countries to boost food safety and animal and plant health and maintain market access.

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