Preparedness is key to protecting agriculture from growing risks such as droughts, floods, pests, diseases & wildfires. Explore this new @fao.org publication on strengthening emergency preparedness in agriculture across Europe & Central Asia 👉 https://doi.org/10.4060/ce0228en #AnticipatoryAction
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Are you a university student or recent graduate interested in food security, sustainability and global policymaking? Join the Global Model @fao.org 2026 in Rome from 24–27 November 2026! Learn more and register here 👉 https://bit.ly/4hMmtyX #ModelFAO
Plastics in agrifood systems don't start on supermarket shelves. They begin far upstream and continue long after harvest, affecting soils, waterways, animals, people and ecosystems. Read why it is a #OneHealth challenge: https://bit.ly/4q0a3WD #GenerationRestoration #BeatPlasticPollution
Mark your calendar for 2nd @FAO #Seeds2Foods Exhibition & discover the diversity of foods from around the world. 📍 Circo Massimo, Rome 📅 8–12 Oct 2026 🎟️ FREE ENTRY 👉 https://fao.org/seeds-to-foods/en #WorldFoodForum #WorldFoodDay
Pastoralists are present in more than 75% of countries & manage at least 25% of the world’s land. They care for the world's land & ecosystems, produce food & safeguard biodiversity with their Indigenous & traditional knowledge. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3KhtA48 #IYRP2026
Achieving food security, climate resilience, improved nutrition and economic development requires a #SystemsApproach. This @fao.org handbook provides policymakers with tools and methods needed to improve the design and implementation of agrifood systems policies. 👉 https://doi.org/10.4060/ce0584en
Traceability is key to tackling #IUUFishing. This @fao.org handbook helps countries strengthen the regulation, monitoring and control of transshipment to improve transparency across seafood supply chains. https://doi.org/10.4060/ce0610en
The #HandInHand Initiative facilitates collaboration between governments, the private sector & investors to 👇 🔹eradicate poverty 🔸end hunger 🔹reduce inequalities Register now to join us this October 13 to 16: https://www.fao.org/hand-in-hand/investment-forum-2026/en
Cities and local governments are playing a growing role in transforming agrifood systems and advancing the SDGs. This new @fao.org publication explores how agrifood systems feature across the 2025 Voluntary Local Reviews 👉 https://doi.org/10.4060/ce0274en
“We could produce more, but we choose to produce better.” For Ana, a 3rd-generation livestock farmer in Spain, pastoralism is more than an economic activity. It is a way of working with nature & caring for the land for future generations. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4bTzpPN #IYRP2026
Protecting animal health helps protect communities. Across Afghanistan, @fao.org, with support from the United Kingdom & @who.int, is reducing the risk of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever through livestock treatment, surveillance & awareness. Read more: https://bit.ly/4hK7rd2 #OneHealth
🌎 100 countries supported 👩🌾 60 million people reached 💰 2 billion USD investment mobilized to build climate-resilient agrifood systems Because empowering countries is essential for long-lasting #ClimateAction. More about @fao.org - @greenclimate.fund partnership: http://www.fao.org/gcf/en
Ever wondered what agrifood systems are? Find out and play our interactive game to see how a change in one part of the system can have wide-reaching impacts on others. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4vIOKdK #SystemsApproach
Red coral is an iconic species of the Mediterranean, and science is key to ensuring its sustainable future. This new @fao.org publication brings together the latest research to support the sustainable management of red coral fisheries 👉 https://doi.org/10.4060/ce0224en #BlueTransformation
For Katarina Wolf, farming is not only about growing food – it's about caring for nature & leaving the land stronger for future generations. Read more about her hard work & commitment to inspire young people to embrace farming: https://bit.ly/4hiNWbm #IYWF2026
📸 Enter the International Mountain Day 2026 photo contest! Capture life on mountain rangelands and share your shot. The winner will receive an action camera. 👉 https://bit.ly/4xZsZIq 📅 Deadline: 10 Aug 2026 #MountainsMatter #IMD2026
Soil sealing prevents cities from cooling naturally and increases flood risks. Soil sealing: easy to do, hard to undo. Healthy soils absorb water, help reduce flooding and build resilience to climate extremes. #SoilHealth #GreenCities #ElNiño
🌳🔥 What causes wildfires? ➡️ Fuel ➡️ Weather ➡️ An ignition source But wildfires can be prevented — and it starts long before the flames ignite. Find out how @fao.org is working to help countries stop blazes before they begin: https://fao.org/forestry/firemanagement/en #GlobalFireHub #ExtremeHeat
For Aye Kyaw and his family in Myanmar, agricultural support is a lifeline. With support from @unocha.org Myanmar Humanitarian Fund, @f@fao.orgs providing seeds, tools and technical assistance to help vulnerable families grow food and rebuild their livelihoods. #AgricultureCan
6⃣ benefits of #UrbanTrees 👇 🍃 Cool air 🫁 Remove pollutants 🖤 Absorb carbon 🐞 Increase biodiversity 💚 Improve health 💱 Increase property value #UrbanForests #ExtremeHeat
🎨 Ready to turn your ideas into art? Children and youth aged 5–19 are invited to join the 2026 #WorldFoodDay poster contest and show how innovation can help feed the world, protect the planet and shape a better future for everyone. 🔗 https://www.fao.org/world-food-day/contest/en #AgInnovation
📣 Intern with @fao.org! Check out the latest opportunities in: ✅ Africa ✅ Asia and the Pacific ✅ Europe and Central Asia ✅ FAO headquarters ✅ Latin America and the Caribbean ✅ Near East and North Africa All open vacancies➡️ https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
#SOFI2026 shows that future progress against hunger will depend on how well countries prepare for compound risks, such as climate extremes and geopolitical tension. Full interview with @fao.org Chief Economist @maximotorero.bsky.social: https://youtu.be/tpJDrG4j0aw #ElNiño #InCaseYouMissedIt
Evaluations play a critical role in building trust in greenhouse gas reports. This @fao.org paper compares approaches across GHG programmes, highlighting key lessons learned for strengthening evaluation practices. 👉 https://doi.org/10.4060/ce0547en #AIM4Forests
💡Big ideas start with curious minds. Explore @fao.org's new activity book and inspire the next generation of #FoodHeroes through fun, interactive learning. Every activity is a step towards a better food future. 🔗 https://doi.org/10.4060/ce0290en #WorldFoodDay #AgInnovation
“Nature is wise. We have to care for and protect it.” In Paraguay, pasture rotation, grazing planning and forage reserves help pastoralists protect native grasslands, preserve biodiversity and avoid land conversion. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3TQvbCo #IYRP2026 #AgInnovation
✅ Leadership ✅ Knowledge ✅ Commitment ✅ Resilience These are the hallmarks of women farmers — real, long-term changemakers in #ClimateAction. Discover their stories through @fao.org & @undp.org's #SCALAProgramme 👉 https://www.fao.org/in-action/scala/en #IYWF2026
Environmental DNA is opening new possibilities for monitoring marine biodiversity and supporting sustainable fisheries. Explore how in this new @FAO publication on integrating eDNA-based approaches into fisheries monitoring 👉 https://doi.org/10.4060/ce0233en
Soil is more than just dirt. It is a living ecosystem that supports biodiversity and food security. On this #FriendshipDay & every day, let's show our love and gratitude for this precious resource. 🔁 and 🤎 👇
🚨 Today is #EarthOvershootDay. We have already used all the natural resources that 🌎 can regenerate in 2026. Many are used to produce the food we never eat. Everyone can make #NotWasting a way of life and help #MoveTheDate. Drop a like ❤️ and share 🔁 to raise awareness.