UN's Food & Ag Org (@fao)

🌳🛰️ Did you know satellites can monitor forests even through clouds and at night? Through innovative technology, @FAO and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are helping countries track forest changes, make informed decisions and take action to protect, restore and sustainably manage…

🌡️ Extreme heat is already affecting crops, livestock, forests, fisheries and the people who produce our food.   From lower harvests to rising risks for agricultural workers, its impacts reach far beyond the thermometer—threatening livelihoods and food security.   Protecting our food future means…

Did you know that the climate phenomenon #ElNiño can affect more than just the weather? It can even affect the food on your plate. In a warming world, El Niño's effects can intensify. This means more heat waves, droughts, torrential rains, and storms. Reducing emissions, accelerating climate…

Did you know you can turn fog into water? 💧 In northern Chile, communities are harvesting fog as a vital source of water during periods of severe drought. With funding from the Global Environment Facility, FAO and the government are expanding fog-catcher systems in Chile, an innovative solution…

🌳 Can wood help repair the climate? In this episode of the #GrowTheSolution podcast, climate scientist Hans Joachim “John” Schellnhuber explains how sustainably managed forests & timber buildings can help turn cities into carbon sinks. Listen 🎧 link in bio #CPForests

#WoodYou believe one cubic metre of wood can lock away close to a tonne of carbon? In furniture, floors and buildings, sustainable wood can keep that carbon stored for a lifetime. Learn more: 🔗in bio. #GrowTheSolution #CPForests

Agrifood systems solutions are climate, biodiversity and land solutions. This is why FAO is working to address the interlinked challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation and food insecurity. 🔗 in bio to learn more #COP31 #ClimateAction

Sustainable Pompeii is an initiative that brings together cultural heritage, food, agriculture and sustainability. By looking to the past, the project encourages reflection on how we can build a better and more sustainable food future for all. Part of FAO MuNe's diffused museum concept, the…

El Niño is here. Where are agrifood systems most at risk? El Niño can disrupt rainfall patterns, intensify agricultural drought and put crops, livestock and food security under pressure. But its impacts are not the same everywhere. The latest figures highlight the scale of the potential risks: ⚠️…

Of the existing livestock breeds, at least 26% are at risk of extinction. Sustainable agriculture can reverse trends that lead to #biodiversity loss. #COP31 #FAOatCOP31

Pastoralists are present in more than 75% of countries. Their Indigenous and local knowledge holds valuable lessons for the present and the future. Watch to learn more about their history and vital role. 🔗 Discover more about #IYRP2026 through the link in bio. #YearOfRangelandsAndPastoralists

🪵 #WoodYou trust wood with your life? From homes and buildings that reshape our skylines, sustainably sourced wood can be as strong as steel. 🔗 Learn more at the link in bio #GrowTheSolution #CPForests

🌍 Without action across agriculture and food systems, the goals of the Paris Agreement cannot be achieved. Ahead of #COP31Türkiye in Antalya, FAO's Kaveh Zahedi highlights a critical challenge: as investment in agrifood systems declines, mobilizing climate finance to bring practical solutions to…

Our world is made of an invisible web. Loss of species weakens this web and can alter an entire ecosystem, and this affects us too. Take pollinators for example. Without them, most of our food wouldn't exist. #CGRFA #GlobalPollinatorConference

🌱 Organic? Plant-based? Looks clean? Safe? 🤔 Not so fast. No matter what you eat, good hygiene and safe practices always matter. Safe food starts with informed choices — every step of the way. Food safety is everyone’s business. #SafeFood #FoodSafety

🍅 What if a greenhouse could change the way we grow tomatoes in the Comoros? As part of a new project, the Government of the Union of the Comoros, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Handicrafts, together with @fao, will test greenhouse tomato production, with a clear goal: more…

#WoodYou believe wood can help you feel better?🧘 🌿 Research shows that wood can help lower stress and blood pressure. In the spaces we live and work, sustainable wood can support our wellbeing too. Learn more: 🔗 in bio.   #GrowTheSolution #CPForests

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

Empowered rural women means more nutritious food, stronger communities and a more sustainable future for everyone. Here are 4 ways women farmers can strengthen their voices. 👇 #YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026

In Haiti, helping families grow food is lifesaving. With funding from the Haiti Humanitarian Fund, @fao is delivering emergency agricultural assistance to more than 320 000 vulnerable people facing insecurity, displacement, drought and rising food costs. Emergency food production kits containing…

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

As Somalia faces the threat of El Niño-related flooding amid prolonged drought, FAO is scaling up anticipatory action to protect vulnerable communities. From Harfo, near Gaalkacyo, see how support from the UK, Norway, Canada and CERF is helping families safeguard livelihoods, protect livestock and…

Rangelands cover around half of the world’s land surface and play a vital role in food security, livelihoods, biodiversity, and climate resilience. For generations, pastoralists have worked with nature to care for these landscapes 🔗 in BIO. #YearOfRangelandsAndPastoralists #IYRP2026

Think you know how long it takes to get sick from food? Or if it's safe to thaw at room temp? Spoiler: some of the things we think are safe... are not. Take a look at these common myths — and learn how to keep your food safe. Food safety is everyone’s business. #SafeFood #FoodSafety

Innovation can transform lives, but its true value lies in reaching those who need it most. At #WorldFoodDay 2026, FAO DG QU Dongyu and global leaders from around the world came together to highlight how innovating today can nourish tomorrow. Watch their inspiring messages on how innovation…

Think you know where the world’s biggest rangelands are? 👀 From vast grasslands to sweeping steppes and savannas, rangelands are some of the planet’s most remarkable landscapes, supporting people, animals and unique biodiversity. 🔗 in BIO. #YearOfRangelandsAndPastoralists #IYRP2026

What does #ElNiño have to do with #DesertLocusts? By disrupting rainfall and temperature patterns, El Niño can create ideal conditions for locusts to thrive. 📽️ Learn how @fao's early warning systems help protect crops and #FoodSecurity. 👆

Pastoralist knowledge, know-how & leadership are essential to the future of rangelands. By working together, pastoralists can strengthen their livelihoods & help keep these landscapes thriving for generations. Here are 7️⃣ actions pastoralists can take 👇 #YearOfRangelandsAndPastoralists #IYRP2026

❄️ Deep inside an Arctic mountain, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault safeguards backup samples of the world?s crop diversity at -18 degrees C. Over the past year, the Vault has reached remarkable milestones: 🏆 It received the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation. 🕊️ It was…

🧐 Did you know? The @fao #Elearning Academy is your gateway to over 1 000 free, multilingual certified courses on food and agriculture. 👉 link in Bio.