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We have bees to thank for... 🍎 Apples 🥑 Avocados 🍒 Cherries 🌶️ Chillies 🍫 Chocolate ☕️ Coffee 🍯 Honey 🍐 Pears 🎃 Pumpkins 🍉 Watermelons and so much more! Put your bee knowledge to the test here 👉 #BeeEngaged #WorldBeeDay

We have bees to thank for... 🍎 Apples 🥑 Avocados 🍒 Cherries 🌶️ Chillies 🍫 Chocolate ☕️ Coffee 🍯 Honey 🍐 Pears 🎃 Pumpkins 🍉 Watermelons and so much more! Put your bee knowledge to the test here 👉 #BeeEngaged #WorldBeeDay

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A shared past, present & future. For over 20 years, Food and Agriculture Organization has recognized traditional agricultural systems that preserve biodiversity & knowledge, providing solutions to feed the world. Today, we reach 102 Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage Systems, & we keep counting!

A shared past, present & future. For over 20 years, Food and Agriculture Organization has recognized traditional agricultural systems that preserve biodiversity & knowledge, providing solutions to feed the world. Today, we reach 102 Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage Systems, & we keep counting!

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Mangroves are ecosystems that protect us from climate change, preserve biodiversity, support livelihoods & more. For the first time, Food and Agriculture Organization & experts have mapped the current state of mangrove forests & how they have changed over time. More👉 #MangroveDay

Mangroves are ecosystems that protect us from climate change, preserve biodiversity, support livelihoods & more. For the first time, Food and Agriculture Organization & experts have mapped the current state of mangrove forests & how they have changed over time. More👉 #MangroveDay

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🧐 How much do you know about food loss and waste? 💡 Put your knowledge to the test with these brainteasers, quizzes, and crosswords, and share your results below 👇 ➡️ #FLWDay #FoodLoss #FoodWaste

🧐 How much do you know about food loss and waste? 💡 Put your knowledge to the test with these brainteasers, quizzes, and crosswords, and share your results below 👇 ➡️ #FLWDay #FoodLoss #FoodWaste

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Accelerated climate actions can transform agrifood systems and help achieve food security and nutrition for all, today and tomorrow. Read Food and Agriculture Organization’s Global Roadmap to achieve #SDG2 without breaching the 1.5ºC threshold ➡️ #COP28 #ClimateAction

Accelerated climate actions can transform agrifood systems and help achieve food security and nutrition for all, today and tomorrow. Read Food and Agriculture Organization’s Global Roadmap to achieve #SDG2 without breaching the 1.5ºC threshold ➡️ #COP28 #ClimateAction

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There are more living organisms in 1 teaspoon of healthy #soil than there are people on Earth! Safeguarding natural resources & #biodiversity is critical to people’s health & that of our planet too.

There are more living organisms in 1 teaspoon of healthy #soil than there are people on Earth! Safeguarding natural resources & #biodiversity is critical to people’s health & that of our planet too.

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🌎 has used up all its resources for the entire year! Many are used to produce the food we never eat. We can and we must #MoveTheDate! #EarthOverShootDay #FoodWaste

🌎 has used up all its resources for the entire year! Many are used to produce the food we never eat. We can and we must #MoveTheDate! #EarthOverShootDay #FoodWaste

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Forests cover about one-third of our planet’s land.🌲 But as pressures mount, how are they faring in 2025? Explore our interactive story and discover the facts shaping the future of our forests➡️ #FRA2025

Forests cover about one-third of our planet’s land.🌲 But as pressures mount, how are they faring in 2025? Explore our interactive story and discover the facts shaping the future of our forests➡️ #FRA2025

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#DYK? 🌱 Of 30 000 edible plant species, just 30 feed the world. 🥣 And 5 grains (rice, wheat, maize, millet, sorghum) provide 60% of global calories! It's time to diversify our plate. 🌾🌽🍠

#DYK? 🌱 Of 30 000 edible plant species, just 30 feed the world. 🥣 And 5 grains (rice, wheat, maize, millet, sorghum) provide 60% of global calories! It's time to diversify our plate. 🌾🌽🍠

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Women’s contributions are prominent in all agricultural subsectors. Investing in women & girls can be a catalyst to accelerating progress in: ✔️ Agriculture ✔️ Rural development ✔️ Nutrition ✔️ #FoodSecurity ✔️the achievement of the #SDGs ✔️ & so much more! #WomensDay

Women’s contributions are prominent in all agricultural subsectors. Investing in women & girls can be a catalyst to accelerating progress in: ✔️ Agriculture ✔️ Rural development ✔️ Nutrition ✔️ #FoodSecurity ✔️the achievement of the #SDGs ✔️ & so much more! #WomensDay

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Tackling plastic pollution in agriculture starts with the 6Rs: 🙅‍ Refuse 💡 Redesign 📉 Reduce 🔁 Reuse ♻️ Recycle 🌱 Recover Every step matters to #BeatPlasticPollution.

Tackling plastic pollution in agriculture starts with the 6Rs: 🙅‍ Refuse 💡 Redesign 📉 Reduce 🔁 Reuse ♻️ Recycle 🌱 Recover Every step matters to #BeatPlasticPollution.

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Because empowering countries is essential for long-lasting #ClimateAction. More about Food and Agriculture Organization-Green Climate Fund partnership:

Because empowering countries is essential for long-lasting #ClimateAction. More about Food and Agriculture Organization-Green Climate Fund partnership:

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Tackling plastic pollution in agriculture starts with the 6Rs: 🙅‍ Refuse 💡 Redesign 📉 Reduce 🔁 Reuse ♻️ Recycle 🌱 Recover Every step matters to #BeatPlasticPollution. #INC5 #PlasticTreaty

Tackling plastic pollution in agriculture starts with the 6Rs: 🙅‍ Refuse 💡 Redesign 📉 Reduce 🔁 Reuse ♻️ Recycle 🌱 Recover Every step matters to #BeatPlasticPollution. #INC5 #PlasticTreaty

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Forests protect biodiversity, regulate climate & support millions of livelihoods. Their strength? Genetic diversity. To secure their future, we must protect & sustainably use their genetic resources. Explore why it matters: #CGRFA #GeneticResources

Forests protect biodiversity, regulate climate & support millions of livelihoods. Their strength? Genetic diversity. To secure their future, we must protect & sustainably use their genetic resources. Explore why it matters: #CGRFA #GeneticResources

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🔴Starting soon! Join us for the #WorldFoodDay Ceremony to raise awareness about the importance of taking #WaterAction for food and leaving no one behind. 📅16 October 🕜10:00 CEST 📺Watch live here:

🔴Starting soon! Join us for the #WorldFoodDay Ceremony to raise awareness about the importance of taking #WaterAction for food and leaving no one behind. 📅16 October 🕜10:00 CEST 📺Watch live here:

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Tackling plastic pollution in agriculture starts with the 6Rs: 🙅‍ Refuse 💡 Redesign 📉 Reduce 🔁 Reuse ♻️ Recycle 🌱 Recover Every step matters to #BeatPlasticPollution.

Tackling plastic pollution in agriculture starts with the 6Rs: 🙅‍ Refuse 💡 Redesign 📉 Reduce 🔁 Reuse ♻️ Recycle 🌱 Recover Every step matters to #BeatPlasticPollution.

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Using 3D models, our new interactive story explores the world of camelids! See how camelids sustain communities with milk, meat, fibre and transport. #YearOfCamelids

Using 3D models, our new interactive story explores the world of camelids! See how camelids sustain communities with milk, meat, fibre and transport. #YearOfCamelids

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Land degradation is not just an environmental issue. #DYK? Nearly 1.7 billion people live in areas where land degradation reduces yields and threatens food security? Food and Agriculture Organization's #SOFA2025 explores the solutions to this growing global challenge ➡️

Land degradation is not just an environmental issue. #DYK? Nearly 1.7 billion people live in areas where land degradation reduces yields and threatens food security? Food and Agriculture Organization's #SOFA2025 explores the solutions to this growing global challenge ➡️

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🥔 3rd most consumed food crop globally 🥔 159 countries cultivate it 🥔 5 000 varieties worldwide 🥔 8 000 years of story Learn more about this staple crop that can contribute to #FoodSecurity & create livelihood opportunities: #InternationalDayOfPotato

🥔 3rd most consumed food crop globally 🥔 159 countries cultivate it 🥔 5 000 varieties worldwide 🥔 8 000 years of story Learn more about this staple crop that can contribute to #FoodSecurity & create livelihood opportunities: #InternationalDayOfPotato

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Our food has hidden costs that go beyond the price we pay at the store – including costs linked to diet-related health impacts. Explore Food and Agriculture Organization's interactive story and see how we can shape a healthier future for everyone👉 #SOFA2024 #TrueCostOfFood

Our food has hidden costs that go beyond the price we pay at the store – including costs linked to diet-related health impacts. Explore Food and Agriculture Organization's interactive story and see how we can shape a healthier future for everyone👉 #SOFA2024 #TrueCostOfFood

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