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🩺 The health of humans, animals, plants, and the environment are deeply connected.
@FAO’s One Health approach tackles this connection, supporting sustainable solutions to protect all facets of our ecosystem.
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In many countries, agrifood systems are a more important source of livelihoods for women than for men.
Investing in women farmers strengthens food security, rural livelihoods & sustainable agrifood systems for all.
🔗 bit.ly/4yYrJW6
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#OnTheRoad, in Harfo, Somalia, @FAOemergencies Director sees firsthand how flood risks threaten vulnerable communities, livelihoods and food security.
@FAO is working to anticipate crises and help communities prepare before disaster strikes.
Acting early saves lives.
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🐔🌍 Understanding #AvianInfluenza worldwide!
Explore global patterns of avian influenza outbreaks, affected species, poultry systems, seasonality, vaccination and public health risks.
👉bit.ly/4coeVhQ
.@FAOGeneva will join the 2026 #Aid4Trade Global Review:
🔹Trade & Taste Corner showcasing Special Agricultural Products from the #1Country1Product initiative
🔹A success story from the Cook Islands
🔹WTO Fish Fund session
📅 29–30 Oct
📍WTO hq
🔗 bit.ly/4yxUVSW
When we restore forests & landscapes, we improve lives.
With 460 million hectares of forest degraded worldwide, @FAO’s flagship publication ‘The State of the World’s Forests 2026’ focuses on forest & landscape restoration.
👉 bit.ly/4julwMK
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📢TOMORROW
Join us online for the Committee on World Food Security session on⤵️
Empowering Family Farmers
Let's turn policy commitments into action at #CFS54
🗓️22 October | 🕙10:00 - 13:00 CEST
🔗tinyurl.com/3xz938mz
#FamilyFarming
Villages are at the heart of sustainable agrifood systems.
In this interview, FAO Deputy Director-General Maurizio Martina shares how the FAO Villages Recognition Initiative gives rural communities visibility & opportunities to exchange experiences.
➡️ bit.ly/4saLlDM
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🎬 What does innovation really mean beyond new technologies?
@FAO is inviting students, professionals & creatives worldwide to join the Innovation Beyond the Buzzword Video Challenge & turn agrifood innovation ideas into engaging videos.
🔗fao.org/innovation-policies-…
#AgInnovation
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.@FAO's 🌏 Program for the Census of Agriculture celebrates European Statistics Day!
For nearly 100 years, agricultural censuses have tracked changes in European agriculture & informed better decisions on food security & policies.
📊fao.org/world-census-agricul…
#EurStatsDay
📢 Hot off the press!
@FAOGeneva Newsletter #60 is out! This issue features:
🔹 @FAODG highlights
🔹 @FAO news from around the globe
🔹 Geneva updates: @FAO–@WFP briefing, high-level dialogue on the Ebola outbreak, #HRC63, first Youth Dialogue & more!
👉 bit.ly/4Bih6Px
📢 Save the date!
Join us at the 2026 Global Review of #Aid4Trade at @wto:
🔹Trade & Taste Corner showcasing products from the #1Country1Product Initiative
🔹Moments of Impact exhibition
🔹A session on the WTO Fish Fund
📅29–30 October
📍WTO HQ
🔗More: bit.ly/4yxUVSW
Jackfruit is transforming lives in Bangladesh! 🌳
From farmers boosting yields to entrepreneurs crafting innovative products, @FAO's #1Country1Product initiative is unlocking the fruit's full potential, creating jobs & better livelihoods.
More 🔗 bit.ly/4jbOlLm
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Healthy diets should be within everyone’s reach
A #CFS54 side event explores how cities are working to improve access to #HealthyDiets & spotlights insights from @FAO forthcoming report
🗓️ 22 October
⏰13:30 CEST
📌fao.zoom.us/webinar/register…
💻fao.org/cfs/articles/detail/…
🎣 Ever heard of Jelly-FADs?
🌊 Made from biodegradable materials, this groundbreaking innovation is helping transform fishing, reduce marine pollution and protect our oceans.
#WorldFoodDay #AgInnovation #BlueTransformation
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.
🔗 fao.org/world-food-day/en
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Food security requires more than growing food. It demands innovation, investment and cooperation.
On #WorldFoodDay, we recognize the role of International Geneva, where @FAOGeneva, @WTO and partners connect science, trade and policy to build more resilient food systems.
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Congratulations to the 100 women heroes that @FAO recognized on this #RuralWomensDay.
They represent millions of women in agrifood systems around the world.
FAO will continue to walk beside you & support your leadership for a future with greater equality!
#IYWF2026 #4Betters
