Plant Treaty
@planttreaty.bsky.social
The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture of the FAO, the UN agency leading efforts towards #ZeroHunger.
Yesterday at #COP17 in Armenia, the International Plant Treaty launched its flagship report on the Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-sharing, highlighting its contributions to global food security and sustainable agriculture. Read the full report ➡️ openknowledge.fao.org/items/eb366b...
🌱 How can opportunity crops support healthier diets and climate resilience? At #COP17, the International Plant Treaty’s Deputy Secretary, Álvaro Toledo highlighted the importance of sharing plant genetic resources to unlock their potential with the @cgiar.org #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed
Crop diversity connects countries worldwide. The Treaty’s Multilateral System has made more than 2.6 million holdings available, enabled over 111 000 Standard Material Transfer Agreements and supported the transfer of almost 7 million samples. Stay tuned for more at #COP17 ⬇️
The Global Seed Vault safeguards crop diversity at −18°C. Through the collective efforts of @fao.org, @croptrust.bsky.social, @nordgen.bsky.social, @planttreaty.bsky.social & Gov of Norway, this global backup continues to grow, helping safeguard our food future. #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed
The concept of food security has expanded. 🧺🥗 The International Treaty's goal is to ensure access to crop diversity, especially for farmers in developing countries, to help meet our nutritional needs. Read more here ➡️ fao.org/newsroom/sto... #COP17Armenia @fao.org @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
High in the Arctic, the Global Seed Vault stores seeds from genebanks around the world, helping protect crop diversity and contributing to the conservation of agricultural biodiversity. Did you know these benefits of Svalbard's seed vault? #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed @planttreaty.bsky.social
🏆 Turning recognition into action! Norway, @nordgen.bsky.social & @croptrust.bsky.social are donating their €50K Princess of Asturias Award prize to the Emergency Reserve to rapidly protect crop diversity in crisis zones like Ukraine, with the International Plant Treaty. 🔗 bit.ly/4BfN2El @fao.org
🌱 How can we bridge the DSI divide? Today at #COP17, the @cgiar.org and the International Plant Treaty explore how capacity sharing can help countries use digital sequence information to conserve crop diversity and strengthen breeding. #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #CropDiversity
How do we monitor crop diversity in farmers’ fields? Today at #COP17, the International Plant Treaty & @cgiar.org explore tools and partnerships to strengthen agrobiodiversity monitoring. 🔍🌱🤝 #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #CropDiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
🌱 Crop diversity belongs at the heart of action for nature. The International Plant Treaty is at #COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia, engaging with partners on the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources and their role in food security. #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed
The @planttreaty.bsky.social is taking part in and hosting side events at #COP17! 🌍 Join us as we discuss everything from conserving plant genetic resources and securing seeds in the Arctic, to leveraging agricultural biodiversity to support the #KMGBF. 🔗 fao.org/plant-treaty...
The International Plant Treaty is at #COP17 🌱 We are joining partners and delegates to highlight the role of crop diversity in protecting biodiversity and building resilient agrifood systems. Stay tuned for updates! @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
🍇 The International Plant Treaty the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) are advancing a new phase of their cooperation through the development of a joint study on the conservation and sustainable use of grapevine genetic resources. 🗞️ bit.ly/4B6Cibf
Every seed matters. Every day matters. 🌱🌾🥗 This #WorldFoodDay, the International Plant Treaty highlights how today’s choices shape the future of food. Read the full statement by Secretary Kent Nnadozie ➡️ fao.org/plant-treaty... #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity
"When rural women have the resources, rights and opportunities to lead, families, communities and agrifood systems are stronger." On this International day of #RuralWomen, Plant Treaty Secretary @kentnnadozie.bsky.social honours their vital role in food security. 📃 bit.ly/4jj7eyx
🔴LIVE🔴 Join the International Plant Treaty's High-level event at #SIF2026 “Growing the Future: Botanic Gardens as Agrifood Allies” to explore how plant diversity supports food security. ➡️ Plenary Hall, FAO Headquarters ➡️ UN Web TV: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k... #WFF2026
Genebanks worldwide, including Ukraine’s national genebank, deposited seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, adding to over 1.4 million samples safeguarded. The Svalbard Dialogue highlighted the need for lasting investment and cooperation to protect crop diversity. Press release soon🗞️ @fao.org
🌱 Small seeds. Global benefits. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault safeguards crop diversity, protects seeds in emergencies & brings countries together, with the International Plant Treaty supporting this shared mission. Stay tuned for more from Svalbard!❄️ #FoodSecurity @fao.org
🔴 TODAY 🔴 Join the International Plant Treaty's High-level event at #SIF2026 “Growing the Future: Botanic Gardens as Agrifood Allies” to explore how plant diversity supports food security. ➡️ Plenary Hall, FAO Headquarters ➡️ UN Web TV: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k... #WFF2026
When innovation reaches people, tomorrow’s harvest grows stronger. This #WorldFoodDay and every day, the Plant Treaty celebrates crop diversity, honours our roots and promotes innovation for a better future for all. Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow. fao.org/world-food-d... @fao.org
How can botanic gardens help shape the future of food? 🌱 Join the International Plant Treaty's side event at #SIF2026 ⬇️ 📅 14 October 2026 🕠 17:30–18:30 CEST 📍 FAO headquarters, Rome – Plenary Hall 🎥 Watch live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k... #WFF2026 #BetterFoods
🌱 A great weekend at #Seeds2Foods! Our Svalbard Seed Vault replica helped visitors discover how genebanks, Treaty-supported projects and partners safeguard crop diversity worldwide. 💚 Thanks to everyone who visited! ❄️ Stay tuned for more updates from Svalbard @fao.org
Day 1 of the #Seeds2Foods Exhibition is a wrap! Visit the International Plant Treaty today at our Svalbard Global Seed Vault replica and experience a virtual journey to the Arctic! 📅 8–12 October 2026 📌 Circo Massimo, Rome 🎫 FREE ENTRY #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed @fao.org
🌱 SOON: #COP17Armenia! The International Plant Treaty will join the conversation on safeguarding biodiversity and building climate-resilient food systems. Crop diversity is part of the solution. Stay tuned for our events and updates! #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #KMGBF @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
Today ‼️ Visit the International Plant Treaty at the #Seeds2Foods exhibition and step inside a replica of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault to discover how the crop diversity we conserve today shapes the foods of tomorrow. fao.org/seeds-to-foo... #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed
Innovation can help us feed the world & tackle global challenges. But it needs to reach everyone, especially those who need it most. This #WorldFoodDay, let’s harness innovation today to nourish a better tomorrow. 🔗 www.fao.org/world-food-d... #AgInnovation @fao.org
🔴 SOON 🔴 Take a virtual journey to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault! ❄️ Join us at the #Seeds2Foods exhibition starting this Thursday and discover how safeguarding crop diversity helps secure the future of our food. 🎫 FREE ENTRY ➡️ fao.org/seeds-to-foo...
From commitments to action: Our side event brought together diverse voices to explore how resilient, inclusive seed systems can strengthen food security in Africa. 💬 Thank you to all our panelists, moderator and participants for a thoughtful and impactful discussion! #FarmersRights
How can botanic gardens help shape the future of food? 🌱 Join the International Plant Treaty at #SIF2026 for “Growing the Future: Botanic Gardens as Agrifood Allies” to explore how plant diversity supports diverse diets and food security. ➡️ fao.org/science-tech... #WFF2026
