A historic day for oceans! The entry into force of the #BBNJ Agreement #HighSeasTreaty establishes a binding international legal framework for the protection of marine #biodiversity. Germany actively advocated for this agreement.

2025 was another year of rising crises and conflict. To find common solutions to global problems, Germany remains committed to the United Nations. From Berlin, Geneva, Paris, Rome, New York and beyond: we are a steadfast partner in advancing respect, justice & peace. #2025Wrapped

COP30: FAO warns climate funding gap threatens agrifood systems transformation ->Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations | More from Lil Dr Glen EcoChat at BigEarthData.ai

COP30: FAO warns climate funding gap threatens agrifood systems transformation

Belém, Brazil – Transforming global agrifood systems to be more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable is critical to meeting the Paris Agreement targets on climate change. Yet, the persistent shortfall in climate finance represents “a lost opportunity” for a sector...

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🇩🇪 The idea is simple: act early, before a problem turns into an irreversible disaster. That’s what CRAF’d (Complex Risk Analytics Fund) is all about – and Germany is supporting it. #DataForGood #EarlyWarning #EarlyAction @aa-stabilisiert.bsky.social @un-mptf-office.bsky.social

Complex Risk Analytics Fund@crafddata.bsky.social · 9mo ago

#Germany has recommitted to CRAF’d, making it our biggest contributor yet. Together we are financing, connecting, and reimagining the #data that turns #earlywarning into #earlyaction. Thank you, @germany.diplo.de, @aa-stabilisiert.bsky.social, @new-york-un.diplo.de and @un-mptf-office.bsky.social.

Halfway through the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) #CFS53 Plenary — one clear message: fair, resilient, and climate-aware food systems need all voices. Our video looks back at Monday’s opening session. @fao.org @de.wfp.org @ifad.org @ifpri.org @bmz.de @bmleh.de #RightToFood #FoodSecurity

Sustainable #FoodSystems matter for climate, nature, and justice. From Rome, the 🇩🇪 representation to @fao.org @de.wfp.org @wfp.org @ifad.org highlights animal and aquatic systems at #ClimateWeekNYC. #ClimateAction #FoodJustice #AnimalAndAquatic

Global Alliance for the Future of Food@futureoffood.bsky.social · 11mo ago

🐟🐄 Animal + aquatic #FoodSystems are at the center of #climate, nature, + justice debates. At #ClimateWeekNYC, we’re sharing a new framework for moving towards sustainable, equitable systems. 📖 Learn more: futureoffood.org/publication-... #AnimalAgriculture #AquaticFoods

Great to see this, ‪@stacyjupiter.bsky.social ! Germany 🇩🇪, through @bmz.de, is a founding partner and funds these projects – a welcome piece of good news. @blueactionfund.org #MarineConservation #biodiversity

Stacy Jupiter@stacyjupiter.bsky.social · 11mo ago

So pleased to see this @blueactionfund.org project signed to advance marine conservation and sustainable livelihoods in #Bangladesh. @wcs.org is excited to be partnering with @worldfish.bsky.social to deliver outcomes for biodiversity and human well-being.

Building a strong society starts with its children. Healthy, educated minds are the irreplaceable foundation of our future. #SchoolFeeding #FutureGenerations #FoodSystems #ChildNutrition @wfp.org @de.wfp.org @unicef.org @unhcr.org @hlpe-fsn.bsky.social @scalingupnutrition.org

World Food Programme@wfp.org · 11mo ago

School meals aren’t just a social service - they’re a strategic response to some of today's biggest challenges: hunger, the learning crisis & fragile food systems. WFP's Carmen Burbano explains why we work with governments around the world to fill plates and fuel minds.⤵️

Germany supports the New York Declaration as part of our long-standing commitment to the #2StateSolution and peace in the region. Only a negotiated two-state solution will enable Palestinians and Israelis to live side by side in peace and security.

🇩🇪 We in Rome consider #AntimicrobialResistance a crucial global challenge, affecting humanity and, in #nexus, our #FoodSystems – a reminder to prioritize sustainable and responsible practices every day. @fao.org @wfp.org @de.wfp.org @ifad.org

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations@fao.org · 11mo ago

The continued effective use of antimicrobials plays a critical role in food security, our well-being, and animal and plant welfare. 🤝 Together we can make a difference. Here are 5️⃣ ways to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance in aquaculture farms. #FoodSafety #AMR

Today at the #AfricaClimateSummit, Africa’s future is on the agenda: energy access, forests as a global climate factor, and climate-resilient infrastructure. 🌍 👉 Learn more via GIZ newsroom: bit.ly/3XyZabc @giz.de @jochenflasbarth.bsky.social @umweltministerium.de @bmleh.de @greenclimate.fund

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)@giz.de · 11mo ago

Beim #AfricaClimateSummit geht es ab heute um zentrale Zukunftsfragen Afrikas: Energiezugang, Wälder als globaler Klimafaktor, klimaresiliente Infrastruktur. Auch kleine Unternehmen können einen Unterschied machen. Unser Projektentwicklungsprogramm zeigt, wie das geht. www.giz.de/de/newsroom/...

Powerful kick-off for the EU HoMs #GroupOfFriends on the CFS, launched by Denmark! First meeting in #Rome shows EU unity, multilateral action, and a clear stand against disinformation. @fao.org @wfp.org @de.wfp.org @ifad.org @ #CFS #FoodSecurity #EU

State Secretary Markus Schick @bmleh.de opened the 11th Germany–China Agricultural Week in Chengdu, hosted by Sino-German Agricultural Centre—uniting politics, business & science to advance sustainable agriculture. #Agroecology #FoodSecurity #LivestockFarming #SoilsProtection

Bundesministerium für Landwirtschaft, Ernährung und Heimat@bmleh.de · 11mo ago

Staatssekretär Prof. Dr. Dr. Schick reist weiter nach China, Chengdu. Er eröffnet die 🇩🇪-🇨🇳 Agrarwoche: Organisiert durch das bilaterale Kooperationsprojekt „dt.-chn. Agrarzentrum“ bringt sie Akteure aus Politik, Wirtschaft & Wissenschaft zu nachhaltigen Agrarthemen zusammen.

Friday morning, and this photo made my day! 🌞🐢 Love seeing community-led #conservation—protecting #GreenTurtles is vital for #MarineBiodiversity & #SustainableOceans. 💚💪 Huge thanks to everyone involved! @blueactionfund.org @oceancare.bsky.social @umweltministerium.de @jochenflasbarth.bsky.social

Blue Ventures@blueventures.bsky.social · 11mo ago

📣 Good news from our team in Madagascar - green turtle nesting activity from community data collectors documents 41 turtle nests between January and May this year! This data collection forms the cornerstone of community-led marine conservation efforts in the Barren Isles 💪 🤝 @blueactionfund.org

Strong social foundations start with spaces for #youth: The #YouthHouse in #Berlin is an open hub for youth work and #culture – events, advice, creativity, rehearsals & community. Empowered youth today, tackling social challenges tomorrow! #HausDerJugend #Prevention #Future

rbb|24@rbb24.de · 11mo ago

Das Haus der Jugend soll ein offener Ort für #Jugendarbeit und Jugendkultur werden. Vorgesehen seien barrierefreie Räume für Veranstaltungen, Beratung, Kreativangebote, Proben und Begegnung.

#FRC confirms: #Famine is hitting #Gaza and will soon worsen in Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis. Civilians face severe risk. Unhindered access to #food, #medicine, and #assistance is vital. Germany 🇩🇪 calls for urgent protection and #HumanitarianRelief. #IPC #HumanRights @fao.org @de.wfp.org

WHO@who.int · 12mo ago

Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza FAO, UNICEF, WFP & WHO reiterate call for immediate ceasefire & unhindered humanitarian access to curb deaths from hunger & malnutrition.

#INC5 shows both strong will for progress and setbacks. The right answer now is to stand up and continue with constructive engagement towards a #GlobalPlasticsAgreement. #PlasticPollution #OceanLifeWithoutPlastic @umweltministerium.de @unep.org @oceanknigge.bsky.social @greenpeace.eu

Germany UN Geneva@genf.diplo.de · 12mo ago

#INC5 showed strong will for a Global Plastics Treaty. Gaps remain – from small islands hit hardest by pollution to states tied to oil & plastics – but so does the determination to reach a global pact. 🇩🇪&🇪🇺keep working to secure a treaty that truly protects people &the planet. @umweltministerium.de

And I am not alone: Together with @oceancecilia.bsky.social I will share our marine conservation funding experiences from @blueactionfund.org & beyond. Thanks for trust in us @umweltministerium.de @oceanunger.bsky.social @carlosduartephd.bsky.social (2/2)

Congrats! 👏 Surprised not to see #OceanOptimism 😉 #Corals aren’t just stunning — they’re vital to a quarter of #MarineLife. Their survival depends on #Science and #Technology. @blueactionfund.org @umweltministerium.de @cordap.bsky.social #UNOceanConference2025 #Nice

🌊Markus Knigge🐟@oceanknigge.bsky.social · last yr.

I’m honoured about my appointment as 🇩🇪 Representative on @cordap.bsky.social governing committee to support best science & technology to save corals 🪸. Surprised that a background in NGO campaigning would one day lead me to represent 🇩🇪 on global stage — but I’m grateful for the journey. (1/2)

We welcome @jochenflasbarth.bsky.social engagement in Beijing and his call for greater climate ambition ahead of #COP30. For lasting impact, #ClimateAction must also strengthen #FoodSecurity and #Resilience – especially in the most affected regions. #UNClimateConference #Adaptation #GermanyChina

Jochen Flasbarth@jochenflasbarth.bsky.social · last yr.

China is an indispensable partner for international #climateaction. In Beijing, I spoke with Special Envoy Liu Zhenmin, Vice Environment Minister Li Gao, and Finance Director Yang Shaolin about the UN Climate Conference in #Belém. Increasing climate ambition is crucial! #COP30

The #RightToFood and #RioConventions - #Climate , #Biodiversity, #Desertification - address shared global challenges. Access to adequate #food can boost #EnvironmentalAction — and vice versa. @hlpe-fsn.bsky.social explores how rights-based approaches support sustainability 👇 @bmleh.de @fao.org

High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition@hlpe-fsn.bsky.social · last yr.

📌The right to food can be a powerful driver for the uptake and effectiveness of environmental policies. Read about the opportunities to enhance synergies for the implementation of the Rio Conventions and the realization of the right to food👇

As German Foreign Minister #JohannWadephul emphasized: With rising #humanitarian needs and shrinking #resources, better #coordination and #efficiency are essential. 🇩🇪, as one of the largest #donors, supports efforts to reform the #HumanitarianSystem. @tomfletcherun.bsky.social @bmz.de @giz.de

Johann Wadephul@aussenminister.diplo.de · last yr.

Krisen & Konflikte nehmen dramatisch zu. Auch aufgrund weltweit sinkender Mittel sind @tomfletcherun.bsky.social & ich uns einig: Wir müssen humanitäre Hilfe besser koordinieren & effizienter einsetzen. Als einer der größten Geber unterstützt 🇩🇪 die Reform des humanitären Systems.

Save the date! 🗓️ The 4th #UkraineRecoveryConference #URC2025 brings together governments, businesses & civil society to unite for Ukraine’s recovery. 🇺🇦 More info: www.urc-international.com What Ukrainians want: bit.ly/3TXaDFb @aa-stabilisiert.bsky.social @aussenminister.diplo.de @chathamhouse.org

Ukraine recovery Conference 2025 | Rome | 10-11 July

The URC2025 will take place in Rome on 10 and 11 July 2025. It will be the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference, continuing the annual series of high-level political events dedicated to the swift recove...

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Chatham House@chathamhouse.org · last yr.

Report | What do Ukrainians want from post-war reconstruction? Orysia Lutsevych (@chrussiaeurasia.bsky.social) explains the findings of the Chatham House survey of Ukrainians ahead of the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome. Read the report ➡️ bit.ly/3TXaDFb

📣 Counting down to #HLPF 2025! Here’s what to expect when the world gathers to assess progress towards the #GlobalGoals. 🗺️37 nations will share efforts 🔎Focus on #SDGs 3, 5, 8, 14 & 17 📍Many special & side events 📺 Watch live on UN Web TV 🔗hlpf.un.org/2025 #2030Agenda

🌍 Introducing #IKI Large Grants – the newest pillar in IKI's funding landscape! Designed to support ambitious, multi-actor projects on climate & biodiversity through one global call for ideas per year. #IKICompete ‪@umweltministerium.de‬ @bmwe-bund.bsky.social‬ @diplo.de‬ Info 👉 buff.ly/8M7oo3y

New day, big news: #Germany joins the @FAO Council! Congrats to all elected members. Looking forward to working with #Egypt’s @Mina_Attia as new #IndependentChairperson. Thumbs up to the #GermanDelegation for their night-long commitment! @germanyintheeu.bsky.social

While @fao.org hosts its #44thConference in hot #Rome, media explode with #ClimateDisaster headlines in summer — but go quiet in winter. #ClimateChange doesn’t take seasons off. Everyone knows their part to play. #ClimateAction #FAO44 @bmuv.bsky.social @greenclimate.fund @climatemorgan.bsky.social

Despite tough conditions & limited resources, it’s amazing to see #WFP teams reach 124.4 million people with #FoodAssistance in 2024. Many thanks to @de.wfp.org and everyone making it happen. 🇩🇪 is happy to support! @aa-stabilisiert.bsky.social @giz.de #HumanitarianAssistance #ClimateChange #Crisis

UN-Welternährungsprogramm (WFP)@de.wfp.org · last yr.

Konflikte, Wirtschaftskrisen & Klimaextreme verschärfen🌍#Hunger. Trotz eingeschränktem Zugang & knapper Mittel haben unsere Teams 2024 alles gegeben, & konnten 124,4 Mio. Menschen mit Ernährungshilfe erreichen - auch 🙏🇩🇪 Hilfe @diplo.de & @bmz.de 💙🇺🇳

On the 20th anniversary of the #ResponsibilityToProtect, Germany warns: violence against civilians is rising sharply. #Prevention, #EarlyWarningSystems, and #Accountability must be strengthened. #R2P #AtrocityPrevention #HumanRights #VolkerTurk #InternationalLaw

Germany UN New York@new-york-un.diplo.de · last yr.

20 years on, the Responsibility to Protect demands action, consistency & accountability more than ever. We must uphold the rules and principles of int'l law. Distinction, proportionality and precaution in the conduct of hostilities are non-negotiable. Statement: new-york-un.diplo.de/un-en/272543...

Today at 42nd #GCF Board: #GreenClimateFund approved $300M+ for FAO projects protecting #forests, #SustainableFisheries, and Africa’s #GreatGreenWall . 🇩🇪 Germany welcomes these key #climate initiatives. @bmuv.bsky.social @giz.de @aa-stabilisiert.bsky.social @fao.org 👉 www.fao.org/news/story/e...