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Marcel Beukeboom

Permanent Representative United Nations Organisations in Rome

Marcel Beukeboom was appointed Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations Organisations in Rome in 2021. 

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“The Permanent representation works together with the Rome Based UN Agencies on sustainable food systems transformation. We are active partners in the fields of food security, climate action, biodiversity preservation and humanitarian assistance. We do this in cooperation with Dutch partners that work on the same goals.”

Elske Smith

Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Rome

Elske Smith has been ambassador to the United Nations in Rome since May 2026.

The Permanent Representation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations organizations for food and agriculture in Rome promotes Dutch and European interests and works to advance global public goods through effective international cooperation.

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