Events like the one held at
@artechouse
NYC tonight where
@FAO
gathered Member Countries, partners,
#FoodHeroes
, friends and other stakeholders serve as a reminder that we ALL need to take action, together, to forge a brighter future for everyone, everywhere.
#WorldFoodDay
At the recent
#UNGA
Summit of the Future,
@FAO
reinforced its commitment to transforming agrifood systems under the Pact for the Future. 🌍🌱🍽
Learn how FAO drives innovation, sustainability and partnerships to end global hunger for
#OurCommonFuture
👇
At the
#UNGA79
3rd Committee discussion on
#HumanRights
,
@FAONewYork
Senior Liaison Officer, Lucas Tavares, stressed that it's imperative to continue advocating for the full protection of the
#RightToFood
, including in conflict situations.
Full statement➡
Recent
@FAO
-
@UNOSAT
geospatial data shows escalating damage to agricultural infrastructure in the Gaza Strip.
"Emergency agricultural interventions are indispensable as part of famine prevention efforts in Gaza." —
@ReinPaulsen
Agriculture is highly vulnerable to climate hazards like ☀️droughts, 🌊floods and 🌡️heatwaves.
Early action is crucial to protect
#FoodSecurity
.
Find out how
@WMO
&
@FAO
are partnering to enhance early warnings for agriculture.
👉
#EarlyWarningsForAll
During
@BelgiumUN
's event on Innovative Circular Solutions to reduce
#FoodLoss
and
#FoodWaste
in the city,
@FAONewYork
Director, Guangzhou Qu, opened the event emphasizing the importance of circular economy in addressing both issues and transforming agrifood systems.
#FLWDay
Calling all young people, from 5-19 years old, to participate in the
#WorldFoodDay
2024 poster contest!
Show us your favourite dish or recipe, representing the importance of diverse, nutritious, safe and affordable foods.
More:
#RightToFood
#FoodHeroes
Food loss and waste poses challenges in
#AquaticFood
value chains too.
Taking action is crucial to:
🔹Preserve marine resources
🔹Eliminate hunger
🔹Enhance efficiency in aquatic
#FoodSystems
🔹Safeguard the environment.
Infectious diseases such as SARS, MERS, swine flu, Ebola, HIV and COVID-19 are all thought to have originated in animals.
@FAO
#ECTAD
works to strengthen national animal health systems to prevent the next pandemic.
Learn more 👉
🚨
#JobAlert
!
@FAO
's Governance and Policy Support Unit is hiring consultants to lead governance analysis & policy dialogue for global agrifood systems transformation 🌱
Join our global roster of Governance Specialists! 🌍
Apply now:
#FAOPolicy
Agroforestry is crucial to smallholder farmers because it can diversify their yield and income, enhance
#FoodSecurity
and increase farm resilience to
#ClimateChange
.
Find out more about
@FAO
’s work on agroforestry 👉
At the
@UN
2nd Committee, on behalf of
@FAO
&
@UNDESA
, FAO Director of Rural Transformation & Gender Equality,
@Benkdavisroma
, introduced the SG's Reports on Eradicating Rural Poverty & on Agriculture Development,
#FoodSecurity
& Nutrition.
More ➡️
At the
@UN
2nd Committee General Assembly,
@FAOLandWater
Director,
@LI_Lifeng_FAO
, presented the Report of the Secretary-General on combatting sand & dust storms on behalf of the Sand & Dust Storms coalition.
Read his remarks ➡️
Accelerated climate actions can transform agrifood systems and help achieve food security and nutrition for all, today and tomorrow.
@FAO
’s Global Roadmap to achieve
#SDG2
without breaching the 1.5ºC threshold ➡️
#ZeroHunger
#ClimateAction
#4Betters
Agricultural plastics have many uses, but their proliferation now threatens environmental AND human health.
Read
@FAO
's story on how we can break the
#plastic
cycle in agriculture. 👉🏼
#COAG29
#ForNature
Thank you to all who joined
@FAONewYork
for
#WorldFoodDay
at
@artechouse
NYC.
Your actions are crucial to achieving the
#RightToFood
.
Let's scale up our efforts for a better life & a better future!
Here's how you can take action ➡
This immersive experience powerfully highlights the
#WorldFoodDay
theme to our distinguished guests. As
@FAONewYork
Director voiced, "let all of us work together & scale up our efforts to ensure agrifood systems uphold everyone’s
#RightToFood
for a better life & a better future."
🎦
#HappeningNow
A special
#WorldFoodDay
immersive experience screening at
@artechouse
NYC on the theme for 2024,
#RightToFood
.
An impactful reminder that everyone has the right to adequate food and that agrifood system solutions are key to making it a reality.