FAO Climate Change & Biodiversity

#WorldMangroveDay 🌴Mangroves protect coastlines, provide habitat for fish🐟 and bird species & sustain livelihoods. Learn how coastal communities in The Gambia are helping the Government restore 2,000+ ha of mangroves with @FAO & @theGCF. 🔗 fao.org/gcf/news-and-e…

Mechanization and innovation are transforming agriculture, helping farmers grow more with fewer losses 📉 Transitioning to sustainable energy is key to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience in agrifood systems. 🌐 Learn more: fao.org/energy

Agrifood systems can accelerate #climateaction providing cross-cutting solutions to food insecurity, poverty and biodiversity loss. Climate finance is key to unlocking this potential! 🗝️ 🔗 Learn more about the #FASTPartnership: fao.org/food-agricultu…

🔥Fire & herbivores could shift over 675 million ha of land by 2050, more than climate change alone, says a new FAO-backed study. A new global vegetation map encourages restoration strategies that go beyond tree planting & align with local ecosystems. 🔗fao.org/climate-change…

How can the private sector support climate goals in agriculture & land use? Lessons from 12 countries in the @FAO–@UNDP #SCALAprogramme show how reducing financial, policy & climate risks can turn commitments into real investment & action: 📘 bit.ly/4kIpBd4 @IKI_germany

🌍 The next round of negotiations for a global #PlasticsTreaty starts August 5! @‌FAO is ensuring that agriculture and food systems are part of the solution, not left out of the debate. 🌐 Learn more: fao.org/climate-change… #INC52

🌿🌱 Good news on #MangroveDay from @FAO & @theGCF Communities in the Gambia have planted 350,000 mangrove tree seedlings to protect coasts, fish stocks, and futures. 👇 fao.org/gcf/news-and-e… @faogambia #ClimateAction

🌱 Biodiversity is the foundation of our agrifood systems -- its sustainable use is key to powering food security for today and tomorrow @KavehZahedi2030 @FAO in 🇬🇾 #biodiversitysummit

Today at the Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit @FAO Director @KavehZahedi2030 encouraged investment in a sustainable #bioeconomy - using nature's bounty to drive prosperity for communities that are custodians of biodiversity 🌍🌿fao.org/biodiversity #BiodiversitySummit 🇬🇾

.@FAO Director of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment, @KavehZahedi2030 spoke of the nexus between #biodiversity and sustainable food and agriculture ahead of 🇬🇾's Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=FgZs_y… @UNBiodiversity @FAOCaribbean

🌱 "Biodiversity is the foundation of our agrifood systems -- its sustainable use is key to powering food security for today and tomorrow," @KavehZahedi2030 at the Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit. @FAO in 🇬🇾 @FAOCaribbean #biodiversitysummit

The International @planttreaty strengthens multilateralism in biodiversity for food security, uniting countries to conserve and share plant genetic resources for the future of our food systems. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4dkk2PO #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed

Climate action in agriculture can align with biodiversity goals 🐝 In 🇸🇳Senegal,🇳🇵Nepal & 🇨🇴Colombia, the FAO–UNDP #SCALAprogramme helps align adaptation plans, climate targets & biodiversity strategies. Read our latest article: bitly.cx/jG7K @IKI_germany

Mangroves protect us from climate change, preserve biodiversity, support livelihoods & are essential for the nutrition & food security of millions. We all benefit from mangroves. Protecting them is protecting the health of our planet. #WetlandsCOP15 #GenerationRestoration

Did you know? @FAO supports countries in the development and implementation of national #bioeconomy strategies, policies and programmes! 📘 Learn more: openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.…

Tackling plastic pollution in agriculture starts with the 6Rs: 🙅‍♀️ Refuse 💡 Redesign 📉 Reduce 🔁 Reuse ♻️ Recycle 🌱 Recover 📘 Learn more: ow.ly/LVva50W218H

In 🇳🇵Nepal, agricultural & livestock officers are being trained to turn climate policy into action. Through the FAO–UNDP #SCALAprogramme, they’re gaining practical, inclusive skills to build climate-resilient farming systems: bitly.cx/idUAI @IKI_germany @FAONepal

Livestock makes up 37.5% of Egypt’s agriculture value and supports millions. But climate change is putting the sector at risk. A new #SCALAprogramme report from FAO & UNDP explores solutions to build resilience through climate-smart livestock: rb.gy/zom3zj @FAOEgypt

Food is our future. #WorldFoodDay 2025 calls for global collaboration to build a peaceful, sustainable and food-secure world. Let’s act Hand in Hand — across borders, sectors, and generations — for better foods and a better future. fao.org/world-food-day… #FAO80 #FoodHeroes

🌍 From ancient rice terraces to floating gardens, FAO has recognized 63 #AgriculturalHeritage systems across Asia and the Pacific! These living landscapes hold lessons for a more sustainable future. Explore them 👉 fao.org/giahs/regions/… #GIAHS