FAO Climate Change & Biodiversity
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News and events on the climate crisis, biodiversity and ecosystem restoration from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO). Follow @FAODG
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💡 Collective challenges require collective solutions FAST!
How can the #FASTPartnership have an impact where it matters?
1⃣Unique vision with focus on reaching most vulnerable
2⃣Builds on existing initiatives
3⃣Fosters COP-to-COP collaboration
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Japan’s rice farmers testing limits of sustainable rice production in the face of #ClimateChange . Fascinating reading as I prepare to head to Tokyo in 2 weeks for Climate & Clean Air Coalition to discuss our collaboration, including on #methane . japantimes.co.jp/environment/20…
#SaveTheDate
Le Gouvernement du Québec, la Food and Agriculture Organization, UN Biodiversity et Université Laval organisent le Colloque international « Agriculture, biodiversité et sécurité alimentaire : des engagements aux actions ».
📅30 avril - 2 mai
📍Québec
Plus d'infos 👉 bit.ly/ABSAQuébec
Farmers are on the frontlines when disasters strike, risking the loss of their crops & livestock. Check out how Food and Agriculture Organization is helping farmers build resilience in the face of emergencies & to better respond to threats.
👉fao.org/interactive/ag…
#AgricultureCan #ClimateActionNow
☀️Climate Action Review (CAR) Tool
Developed by Food and Agriculture Organization and UN Development, is helping countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America increase #climate resilience in agriculture.
Read how Mongolia and Uganda are using the CAR Tool here:
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#SCALAprogramme #NAPExpo
Annually over 12.5 million tonnes of plastic are used in #agriculture
Plastics can boost yields but degrade into microplastics, threatening ecosystems & #FoodSecurity .
Food and Agriculture Organization advocates for a legally binding global agreement on #plasticpollution to safeguard our future.
#INC4
I am proud to launch the innovative Food and Agriculture Organization Park app where each of us can explore the diversity of the world's forests through an immersive experience and learn how our actions can help build a greener, resilient and sustainable future for all. #GreenCities #GenerationRestoration
Happy #WorldPenguinDay !
#DYK a group of penguins in water is called a raft, but on land, they're called a waddle?
Penguins aren't just conservation symbols; they're funny, caring, &clever.
Let's act #ForNature to protect these vital creatures & others worldwide. 🐧🌍
@wwfcanada
Overfishing, pollution, #ClimateChange are threatening coastal ecosystems.
The Coastal Fisheries Initiative empowers the women & men in #fisheries , for communities where people are nourished & #biodiversity is conserved 👉 bit.ly/3CXVACC #CFIgef #LMEs #OceanDecade
📢Least Developed Countries urgently need financing for #climate adaptation
Responding to country needs Food and Agriculture Organization & Green Climate Fund have catalyzed over USD180 million for initiatives in #LDC 's driving locally-led #ClimateAction & empowering communities
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#NAPExpo2024
📄 Read Food and Agriculture Organization's statement at the UN GA President event on “Global stocktaking marking the completion of the @UN Decade of Sustainable Energy for All to further accelerate the implementation of #SDG7 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”.
👉 bit.ly/3xQz0Ne
📢 In #Fiji 🇫🇯, #climatechange threatens subsistence farmers.
💡 Learning exchanges supported by Food and Agriculture Organization, Green Climate Fund & #FastPartnership support farmers’ adaptation by linking traditional knowledge with #climatefinance .
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Hear from Jemesa Davetanivalu
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🪂Dive into #AgriculturalHeritage !
🌿 Follow today's webinar:
'Sustainable production and agrifood systems based on GIAHS approaches'
🗓️ Date: April 25-26, 2024
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Rome time)
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4aCFj5c
🔴 Global Report on Food Crises: nearly 282 million people in 59 countries/territories experienced high levels of acute hunger in 2023.
Peace, prevention, long-term investments in agrifood systems & at-scale aid efforts are crucial to #FightFoodCrises
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Plastic products have crept into every part of our food systems – from fishing gear to greenhouses.
They can increase productivity BUT are also a major source of contamination.
Check out Food and Agriculture Organization's report calling for urgent ACTION:
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#INC4 #PlasticsTreaty
African and Small Island Developing States are among the most vulnerable to #ClimateChange .
Thanks to Gouvernement du Québec , Food and Agriculture Organization through the #SAGA project is helping agriculture to adapt, enhancing #FoodSecurity in Senegal 🇸🇳, Haiti🇭🇹 and, Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮.
Watch to learn more 👇
🚀 Join us for the #WorldFoodForum 2024 launch event!
🤝 Let's unveil the Food and Agriculture Organization Science and Innovation Forum:
'Inclusive Science and Innovation for Agrifood Systems Transformation, Leaving No One Behind'
📆 25 April, 12:00 CEST
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#AgInnovation #SIF2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization-UNDP Climate #SCALA program, funded by @IKI_germany:
🌎Supports 12 countries in Africa, Asia, & Latin America
☀️Addresses climate impacts in agriculture & land use
🌳 Enables action aligned with countries climate plans & #SDGs
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🤔How can we boost access to climate finance for those most in need?
The #FASTPartnership Board met at Food and Agriculture Organization headquarters on 24 April to explore tailored solutions at the intersection of #climatechange , #finance and agrifood systems.
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#FASTPartnership Board meeting today.
'Improved access ➕ direct/tailored financial support are essential to accelerate #FamilyFarmers resilience and harness their full potential in building sustainable and climate-resilient #foodsystems ' Martin Uriarte, WRF president