Nepal's floods have taken over 1 000 lives, destroyed communities & devastated rural livelihoods. @FAO is on the ground, working with the Government & @UN partners to assess damage, meet emergency needs & help communities get back to producing food. FAO Deputy DG @BethBechdol…Mostrar mais

🔥 For every 1°C increase in average global temperatures, we are seeing up to a 6% decrease in yield for the four major crops – maize, rice, soy and wheat – that provide 60% of global calories. More in @FAO-@WMO report👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd9394en #ExtremeHeat

🌊 Dive into the world of aquatic foods at #FAOMuNe with @FAO’s immersive experience & discover how fisheries & aquaculture connect people, food & our oceans. Book your free visit 🔗 www.fao.org/museum-network/en #COFI37

Are we running out of fish? No, but that doesn't mean sustainability can be taken for granted, says @Manu_FAO. Tune in to the latest episode of The Work We Do, where @FAO's Manuel Barange answers this and discusses the findings of #SOFIA2026. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch…Mostrar mais

Closing the gender gap in agrifood systems can help reduce food insecurity, strengthen rural livelihoods and boost global GDP. More on why the #YearOfTheWomanFarmer should serve as a vital catalyst to empower women farmers 🔗 www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/closing-the-ge...…Mostrar mais

When it comes to ensuring the health of people, plants, animals & our planet, we must work together to find ways to reduce the need for antimicrobials. A #OneHealth approach is crucial to preventing, detecting & controlling diseases & #AntimicrobialResistance. #AMR

The frequency, intensity and duration of #ExtremeHeat events have risen sharply over the past half-century, with worrying impacts on agrifood systems and landscapes. Here are 6⃣ facts you need to know about extreme heat and agriculture🧵👇

🔸 Droughts 🔸 Floods 🔸 Typhoons We must focus on predicting and acting ahead of crises before they unfold. Because #AnticipatoryAction saves lives and livelihoods 👇 #ClimateAction #ElNiño

🌡️ Extreme heat is already affecting crops, livestock, forests, fisheries & the people who produce our food. New @FAO-@WMO report on #ExtremeHeat & Agriculture shows the impacts & #ClimateAction needed to respond to this growing threat. 🔗 doi.org/10.4060/cd9394en…Mostrar mais

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. 🔗 www.fao.org/interactive/2026/interconnecte... #SystemsApproach

🔥 Rising temperatures are exceeding the thermal safety margin of crops, livestock & aquatic species. Physiological stress can begin in the 25–35°C range during critical stages such as flowering & reproduction. More in @FAO-@WMO report👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd9394en…Mostrar mais

Pastoralists lead the way! This year, pastoralists are coming together to change narratives, share ideas and solutions for the future of us all. Watch, share and support #IYRP2026: www.fao.org/rangelands-pastoralists-2026/

🔥 Wildfires threaten lives, livelihoods & ecosystems. @FAO promotes a comprehensive approach to integrated fire management by applying the 5 Rs 🔥🌳 🟣Review & analysis 🔵Risk reduction 🟢Readiness 🟡Response 🔴Recovery 🔗 www.fao.org/partnerships/fire-hub/en…Mostrar mais

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

"From harm to benefit, they can be used for the better"— @FAO Director of Agrifood Systems & Food Safety Corinna Hawkes, explains how a #SystemsApproach can turn agrifood challenges into opportunities for better outcomes. New episode of The Work We Do ▶️www.youtube.com/watchMostrar mais

Rangelands and pastoralists play a vital role in ecosystems & biodiversity. NGOs, cooperatives & civil society can help protect & support them through these 6️⃣ actions 👇 #YearOfRangelandsAndPastoralists #IYRP2026

💡Big ideas start with curious minds. Explore @FAO'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. 🔗 doi.org/10.4060/ce0290en #WorldFoodDay #AgInnovation

Acting ahead of crises means protecting people's lives and livelihoods with benefits that reach far into the future. Learn more about the 5️⃣ benefits of #AnticipatoryAction 👇 #ClimateAction #ElNiño

Did you know innovation can help bring degraded soils back to life? In Burkina Faso, farmers developed the zaï technique, which captures rainwater in small planting pits to help communities restore land and build resilience. #WorldFoodDay #UNCCDCOP17 #AgInnovation

🔥 ~15% of fisheries have already been impacted by incidents of #ExtremeHeat. Marine heatwaves will cause fish to decline and shift to new areas four times faster than long-term warming. @FAO-@WMO report offers four practical solutions 👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd9394en

What is soil fertility? #UNCCDCOP17 #United4Land

🌳🔥 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 is working to help countries stop blazes before they begin: fao.org/forestry/firemanagement/en #GlobalFireHub…Mostrar mais

🛰️ @FAO's #WaPOR database uses freely accessible satellite data to monitor water use in agriculture. Find out how this data helps prevent conflicts and restore access to water👉 fao.org/fao-stories/article/en/c/1679607/ #UNCCDCOP17 #WaterAction

Rangelands cover nearly half of the Earth's land surface. They sustain millions of pastoralists, support biodiversity, and help protect our planet. Learn more: www.fao.org/rangelands-pastoralists-2026/en #YearOfRangelandsAndPastoralists #IYRP2026 #UNCCDCOP17 #United4LandMostrar mais

Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow. This #WorldFoodDay, let's foster innovation that nourishes people today while protecting the resources future generations depend on. Learn more 🔗 www.fao.org/world-food-day/en/ #AgInnovation

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

In the fight against desertification, Mauritania's communities are restoring lands & livelihoods with @FAO's support through the Great Green Wall initiative. See how we are working together to stop the desert from conquering fertile land. #UNCCDCOP17 #United4Land

When women farmers thrive, everyone benefits. Empowering rural women through targeted development interventions could raise incomes for 58 million more people. Discover 5 ways NGOs, civil society and development partners can support women farmers. #IYWF2026

Green cities offer many benefits to inhabitants and the planet. 🌡️ Urban trees specifically help to cool cities by up to 8°C! #GreenCities #ElNiño

🔥 Wildfires threaten lives, livelihoods & ecosystems. @FAO promotes a comprehensive approach to integrated fire management by applying the 5 Rs 🔥🌳 🟣Review & analysis 🔵Risk reduction 🟢Readiness 🟡Response 🔴Recovery 🔗 www.fao.org/partnerships/fire-hub/en…Mostrar mais

Trees and urban forests can make our cities cooler, greener, healthier and happier places to live. They even act as air filters, improving air quality for city dwellers! #CleanAirNow #GreenCities #GenerationRestoration #ElNiño

Rangelands & pastoralists sustain food production, livelihoods, cultures & economies. Yet they face growing pressures from land conversion & limited decision-making power. Here are 6️⃣ ways governments & policymakers can support them. #YearOfRangelandsAndPastoralists…Mostrar mais

🔥 #ExtremeHeat threatens the livelihoods of 1.23B people. Agricultural yield losses can triple when heat combines with other hazards such as drought & are projected to get much worse as the world warms.    More in @FAO-@WMO report 👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd9394en

When the worst happens and lives are at risk, the people who come to help should never be targets. We risk everything to serve others. We are not targets. Uphold the law. Shield the brave. Don’t look away. Act now. #ActForHumanity

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 ⬇️

🤝 @FAO'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 👉 www.world-food-forum.org/registration/enMostrar mais

"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

📢 Calling cities everywhere! 🌍 Ready to transform urban spaces to deliver economic, social & environmental benefits? Join the @FAO #GreenCities Network for tools, training & events for greener, healthier & more resilient cities. Apply now 👉 www.fao.org/green-cities-initiative/city-n...Mostrar mais

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

🐝 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!

🌳🔥 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 is working to help countries stop blazes before they begin: fao.org/forestry/firemanagement/en #GlobalFireHub…Mostrar mais

🔥 #ExtremeHeat can flip forests from carbon sinks to carbon sources. Forests face the dual risk of reduced growth and a dramatic increase in the number of days with high fire risk. @FAO-@WMO report offers four practical solutions 👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd9394en

Happy #YouthDay! Green jobs can unlock young people's potential, create decent employment and accelerate the transformation of agrifood systems. Expanding access to these opportunities helps build a more resilient future for people and the planet. 🔗 www.fao.org/rural-employment/work-areas/gr...Mostrar mais

With the right support, young people can bring the vision and entrepreneurial drive to #MoveFoodForward. Explore this @FAO interactive story and learn from the young people reshaping our agrifood systems for the better. 🔗 www.fao.org/interactive/2026/youth-in-agri...…Mostrar mais

🌳🌴 🌳 Trees and urban forests can make our cities cooler, greener, healthier and happier places to live. They even act as air filters, improving air quality for city dwellers! #CleanAirNow #GreenCities #GenerationRestoration

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. 🔗 www.fao.org/interactive/2026/interconnecte... #SystemsApproach

In Rome or planning a visit? 🇮🇹 Step into @FAO and explore #FAOMuNe—where culture, cooperation & collective action come together to shape a more sustainable, food-secure future. 🎟️ Book your free visit: bit.ly/48tDpoH

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 #IndigenousPeoplesDayMostrar mais

Indigenous Peoples' knowledge is the first knowledge. On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, @Fulanichef, @FAO Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa, celebrates Indigenous Peoples' knowledge & the food systems that continue to nourish people & protect biodiversity. #WeAreIndigenousMostrar mais

🔥 Wildfires threaten lives, livelihoods & ecosystems. @FAO promotes a comprehensive approach to integrated fire management by applying the 5 Rs 🔥🌳 🟣Review & analysis 🔵Risk reduction 🟢Readiness 🟡Response 🔴Recovery 🔗 www.fao.org/partnerships/fire-hub/en…Mostrar mais