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Women farmers are everywhere in our agrifood systems. From fields to forests, fisheries to markets, laboratories to local communities, they grow, produce, innovate and lead across every step of the food journey. 🔗 #YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026

Women farmers are everywhere in our agrifood systems. From fields to forests, fisheries to markets, laboratories to local communities, they grow, produce, innovate and lead across every step of the food journey. 🔗 #YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026

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In Rome or planning a visit? 🇮🇹 Step into Food and Agriculture Organization and explore #FAOMuNe—where culture, cooperation & collective action come together to shape a more sustainable, food-secure future. 🎟️ Book your free visit:

In Rome or planning a visit? 🇮🇹 Step into Food and Agriculture Organization and explore #FAOMuNe—where culture, cooperation & collective action come together to shape a more sustainable, food-secure future. 🎟️ Book your free visit:

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The expansion of Africa’s Great Green Wall aims to restore 100M hectares of degraded lands in the Sahel by 2030. How Food and Agriculture Organization supports this initiative to combat climate change, desertification & food insecurity👉

The expansion of Africa’s Great Green Wall aims to restore 100M hectares of degraded lands in the Sahel by 2030. How Food and Agriculture Organization supports this initiative to combat climate change, desertification & food insecurity👉

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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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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. 🔗 #IYRP2026

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. 🔗 #IYRP2026

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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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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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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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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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🧐 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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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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🌎 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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🔴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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#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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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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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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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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🥔 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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When innovation reaches people, tomorrow's harvest grows stronger. This #WorldFoodDay & every day, let's honour our roots & cultivate innovation for a better future for all. Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow. 🔗
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When innovation reaches people, tomorrow's harvest grows stronger. This #WorldFoodDay & every day, let's honour our roots & cultivate innovation for a better future for all. Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow. 🔗

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This #WorldFoodDay reminds us that the future of foods depends on the choices we make today. Innovation is the tool that turns challenges into opportunities when it reaches everyone, everywhere. Together, let's innovate today to nourish tomorrow. #AgInnovation #4Betters
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This #WorldFoodDay reminds us that the future of foods depends on the choices we make today. Innovation is the tool that turns challenges into opportunities when it reaches everyone, everywhere. Together, let's innovate today to nourish tomorrow. #AgInnovation #4Betters

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📏 Measure 🛡️ Prevent 🤝 Redistribute ♻️ Repurpose 🏠 Change habits Scaling up these solutions to fight #FoodLoss and #FoodWaste means better nutrition, a stronger economy and a healthier planet. #FLWDay
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📏 Measure 🛡️ Prevent 🤝 Redistribute ♻️ Repurpose 🏠 Change habits Scaling up these solutions to fight #FoodLoss and #FoodWaste means better nutrition, a stronger economy and a healthier planet. #FLWDay

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Indigenous Peoples' knowledge is the first knowledge. On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, Chef Binta, Food and Agriculture Organization Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa, celebrates Indigenous Peoples' knowledge & the food systems that continue to nourish people & protect biodiversity. #WeAreIndigenous
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Indigenous Peoples' knowledge is the first knowledge. On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, Chef Binta, Food and Agriculture Organization Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa, celebrates Indigenous Peoples' knowledge & the food systems that continue to nourish people & protect biodiversity. #WeAreIndigenous

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🔥 Wildfires threaten lives, livelihoods & ecosystems. Food and Agriculture Organization promotes a comprehensive approach to integrated fire management by applying the 5 Rs 🔥🌳 🟣Review & analysis 🔵Risk reduction 🟢Readiness 🟡Response 🔴Recovery 🔗 #GlobalFireHub #ExtremeHeat
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🔥 Wildfires threaten lives, livelihoods & ecosystems. Food and Agriculture Organization promotes a comprehensive approach to integrated fire management by applying the 5 Rs 🔥🌳 🟣Review & analysis 🔵Risk reduction 🟢Readiness 🟡Response 🔴Recovery 🔗 #GlobalFireHub #ExtremeHeat

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Indigenous Peoples’ #FoodSystems are among the most sustainable, resilient & unique on the planet. They provide diverse foods & resources, while preserving & enriching biodiversity. We must learn from, respect & preserve these systems! #WeAreIndigenous #IndigenousPeoplesDay
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Indigenous Peoples’ #FoodSystems are among the most sustainable, resilient & unique on the planet. They provide diverse foods & resources, while preserving & enriching biodiversity. We must learn from, respect & preserve these systems! #WeAreIndigenous #IndigenousPeoplesDay

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Groundwater is invisible, but its impact is visible in... 🌱 agriculture 🍲 food production 🏭 industry 🌍 ecosystems 🌦️ climate change adaptation We must protect groundwater and use it sustainably. #UNCCDCOP17 #WaterAction
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Groundwater is invisible, but its impact is visible in... 🌱 agriculture 🍲 food production 🏭 industry 🌍 ecosystems 🌦️ climate change adaptation We must protect groundwater and use it sustainably. #UNCCDCOP17 #WaterAction

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From fruits, nuts & honey to edible insects & mushrooms, forests are nature's supermarkets, offering essential nutrients that sustain millions of people. This year on 21 March we celebrate #ForestDay with the theme 'Forests and foods'! ➡️
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From fruits, nuts & honey to edible insects & mushrooms, forests are nature's supermarkets, offering essential nutrients that sustain millions of people. This year on 21 March we celebrate #ForestDay with the theme 'Forests and foods'! ➡️

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"Women today are marked by strength and energy. We are women who will never give up." 🍊 Monica Solarino, a citrus producer from Sicily, shares a powerful message celebrating the strength and resilience of women farmers. #YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026
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"Women today are marked by strength and energy. We are women who will never give up." 🍊 Monica Solarino, a citrus producer from Sicily, shares a powerful message celebrating the strength and resilience of women farmers. #YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026

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🌍#SustainableGastronomyDay celebrates food as culture, identity and a force for change. It's a movement for the future—and it starts with all of us. Internationally renowned chefs are showing how tradition, innovation, and respect for nature can shape a better food future.
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🌍#SustainableGastronomyDay celebrates food as culture, identity and a force for change. It's a movement for the future—and it starts with all of us. Internationally renowned chefs are showing how tradition, innovation, and respect for nature can shape a better food future.

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From plastic mulch films to ear tags to greenhouses, plastic products are widely used in agriculture. They often end up abandoned in our soils & aquatic environments, threatening our ecosystems & food security. How we can help #BeatPlasticPollution ⬇️
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From plastic mulch films to ear tags to greenhouses, plastic products are widely used in agriculture. They often end up abandoned in our soils & aquatic environments, threatening our ecosystems & food security. How we can help #BeatPlasticPollution ⬇️

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6⃣ benefits of #UrbanTrees 👇 🍃 Cool air 🫁 Remove pollutants 🖤 Absorb carbon 🐞 Increase biodiversity 💚 Improve health 💱 Increase property value #UrbanForests #ExtremeHeat
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6⃣ benefits of #UrbanTrees 👇 🍃 Cool air 🫁 Remove pollutants 🖤 Absorb carbon 🐞 Increase biodiversity 💚 Improve health 💱 Increase property value #UrbanForests #ExtremeHeat

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🤝 Food and Agriculture Organization's #HandInHand Initiative Investment Forum turns countries' agrifood priorities into investable opportunities. Join us in person or online from 13–16 October. Register today & select “Hand-in-Hand Investment” from the drop-down menu 👉
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🤝 Food and Agriculture Organization's #HandInHand Initiative Investment Forum turns countries' agrifood priorities into investable opportunities. Join us in person or online from 13–16 October. Register today & select “Hand-in-Hand Investment” from the drop-down menu 👉

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Take a minute to think about our oceans... 🌊Oceans act as the largest carbon sink in the 🌍 🌊Oceans host 80% of life on the 🌍 🌊Oceans provide half of the 🌍’s oxygen The health of our oceans affects us all. #BlueTransformation #SaveOurOcean #WorldOceansDay
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Take a minute to think about our oceans... 🌊Oceans act as the largest carbon sink in the 🌍 🌊Oceans host 80% of life on the 🌍 🌊Oceans provide half of the 🌍’s oxygen The health of our oceans affects us all. #BlueTransformation #SaveOurOcean #WorldOceansDay

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🐝 Bees are our tiny #FoodHeroes. Without them, most of the food we eat wouldn't exist.🐝 ⚠️ But bees are in danger. Beekeepers around the world are working to protect them. 👩‍🌾🐝 To all those unsung heroes we say, 🙏THANK YOU!
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🐝 Bees are our tiny #FoodHeroes. Without them, most of the food we eat wouldn't exist.🐝 ⚠️ But bees are in danger. Beekeepers around the world are working to protect them. 👩‍🌾🐝 To all those unsung heroes we say, 🙏THANK YOU!

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10,765 views • 2 months ago

The impacts of drought in the Syrian Arab Republic are pushing rural communities to the brink, compounding one of the world’s largest food security crises. Read more about Food and Agriculture Organization's planned response and funding requirements:
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The impacts of drought in the Syrian Arab Republic are pushing rural communities to the brink, compounding one of the world’s largest food security crises. Read more about Food and Agriculture Organization's planned response and funding requirements:

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45,224 views • 1 year ago

Water is food, and food is water. Here are 8 actions each and every one of us can take to save water every day 👇 #WaterAction #SDG6 #FAOConference
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Water is food, and food is water. Here are 8 actions each and every one of us can take to save water every day 👇 #WaterAction #SDG6 #FAOConference

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✅❌Standards define what is safe to eat and what is not. Farmers, fishers, food processors, retailers... They all use standards to ensure #FoodSafety. Through the Codex Alimentarius, Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization (WHO) work with governments to set food standards that save lives. #WorldFoodSafetyDay
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✅❌Standards define what is safe to eat and what is not. Farmers, fishers, food processors, retailers... They all use standards to ensure #FoodSafety. Through the Codex Alimentarius, Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization (WHO) work with governments to set food standards that save lives. #WorldFoodSafetyDay

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87,057 views • 3 years ago

Women play a vital role in our agrifood systems, but their working conditions & economic opportunities are impacted by gender inequalities. It's time to make agrifood systems work better for women. Read Food and Agriculture Organization's new report👉🏼 #LetsGrowEquality
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Women play a vital role in our agrifood systems, but their working conditions & economic opportunities are impacted by gender inequalities. It's time to make agrifood systems work better for women. Read Food and Agriculture Organization's new report👉🏼 #LetsGrowEquality

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87,530 views • 3 years ago

We cannot tackle the #ClimateCrisis or end hunger without taking decisive #ClimateAction across our agrifood systems. Food and Agriculture Organization's Strategy on Climate Change will help deliver impactful & innovative solutions for adaptation & mitigation👉
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We cannot tackle the #ClimateCrisis or end hunger without taking decisive #ClimateAction across our agrifood systems. Food and Agriculture Organization's Strategy on Climate Change will help deliver impactful & innovative solutions for adaptation & mitigation👉

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79,328 views • 3 years ago