Dr Leonard Mizzi

Dr. Leonard Mizzi is Head of Unit at the European Commission, Directorate-General (DG) for International Partnerships - Sustainable Agri-Food systems and Fisheries. Previously, he was Head of Unit in DG Agriculture and Rural Development, first in charge of Agri trade and development issues and leading the inter-institutional unit building relations with the European Parliament, Council and consultative bodies, and steering the Civil Dialogue Groups. He has authored several articles and publications on Agri-food issues and nutrition in the Mediterranean region. His areas of specialization are global food security governance, agriculture, and food and nutrition security, the Mediterranean and Sub Saharan Africa.