FAO Climate Change & Biodiversity

In Tojikobod, Tajikistan, Sonya is a trusted figure, admired for her farming skills & an inspiration for other women. Through @‌FAO & @‌theGEF, women farmers are reclaiming local seeds, building seed banks & strengthening #foodsecurity. fao.org/gef/en #GEFassembly2026

Starting in a few hours! ⏰ Don’t miss today’s conversation on monitoring and evaluation in #AgriculturalHeritage systems, featuring experiences from Japan and China. 🕐 13:00 Rome time 🖥️ Live webcast: fao.org/webcast/detail…

🌳 Forest genetic resources are key to healthy forests, resilient landscapes and sustainable livelihoods. Explore the Commission’s work on forest genetic resources 🔗fao.org/cgrfa/topics/f… #CGRFA #Forests @FAOForestry

🌏@FAO is heading to the #GEFAssembly2026 in Samarkand! Follow us: 🟢For updates from the Assembly 🟢To find out more about our work as a key partner advancing @theGEF mission of safeguarding the environment through sustainable agrifood systems 🔗 fao.org/gef/fao-at-the…

🐄 Livestock experience heat stress above 25°C 🌾 Crop yields decline above 30°C 👩‍🌾 Extreme heat is are taking a toll on farmers The latest WMO-@fao report details how heat stress is impacting agriculture — and what can be done to reduce these risks. bit.ly/49pZUuZ

⏰ Happening tomorrow! How can monitoring & evaluation help strengthen #AgriculturalHeritage systems for future generations? Join our GIAHS webinar and learn from experiences in Japan and China. 📅 27 May | ⏰ 14:00–15:30 (Rome time) 📝 Register now: fao.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

How are genetic resources being integrated into national climate action in practice? Hear country perspectives on policy entry points, governance and processes. 🔗fao.org/cgrfa/meetings… #CGRFA #ClimateChange #GeneticResources

🌳 8,000 hectares restored 👩‍🌾 3,500 farmers involved 🌿 240,000+ endemic tree seedlings planted In 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe, @FAO & @theGEF promote sustainable cocoa farming to restore forests — one pod, one tree, one farmer at a time. #GEFassembly2026

.@FAO #climatechange workshop, @CGRFASecretary presents objectives: 🌱Share experiences 🌱Improve Voluntary Guidelines to Support the Integration of Genetic Diversity into Natl #ClimateChange Adaptation Planning 🌱Discuss climate change-related questions for future assessments

Opening today's #CGRFA Workshop on #ClimateChange & Genetic Resources for Food & Agriculture, @KavehZahedi2030 highlights the direct link between the Commission & @FAO's broader efforts to transform agrifood systems so they are more efficient, inclusive, resilient & sustainable.

Genetic resources matter for climate action 🌱🌍 Listen to a panel on the role of genetic resources for food & agriculture in mitigation of and adaptation to climate change 🔗fao.org/cgrfa/meetings… #CGRFA #ClimateChange #GeneticResources

🎥 Can’t join in person? Watch the webcast! The #CGRFA Workshop on Climate Change and Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture brings together countries and experts to exchange experiences and strengthen climate action 📅 25–26 May 2026 | Live online 🔗fao.org/cgrfa/meetings…

Biodiversity is the foundation of food & agriculture, sustaining soils, water, pollinators & ecosystems we all depend on. @FAO will keep supporting Members with better data, stronger policies & innovative solutions #ForNature to build resilient agrifood systems. #BiodiversityDay

🌍🌱#DidYouKnow❓ Over one-third of all actions in 78 national #biodiversity plans analyzed by @FAO are tied to agrifood systems. Read the new policy brief to learn more: 🔗doi.org/10.4060/cd9776… #BiodiversityDay #KMGBF

Former FAO Zero Hunger Special Ambassador for Europe Carlo Petrini was an influential voice in global conversation on food, culture, biodiversity & sustainability. Slow Food founder, he helped link food to culture, biodiversity, rural livelihoods & dignity:bit.ly/4urooNb

Did you know that biodiversity is essential for food security and nutrition? Swipe through to discover 5️⃣ reasons why biodiversity matters for our agrifood systems and why we must act now to protect it. #ForNature #BiodiversityDay

Happy #BiodiversityDay! 🌱💚 This year’s theme, “Acting locally for global impact,” reminds us that actions taken close to home can contribute to global efforts to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Explore ways to take part 👉 cbd.int/biodiversity-d… #IDB2026 #LocalAction

.@FAO is proud to serve on the Steering Committee of @NDCPartnership: 🌱To engage with countries aligning support to turn ambition for Nationally Determined Contributions into implementation. 🌱To respond to increasing nat'l demands for #climateaction through agrifood systems.

Acting Locally for Global Impact: Where Agriculture Sustains Biodiversity Read ➡️ sdg.iisd.org/commentary/gue… #agriculture #biodiversity @FAOclimate @KavehZahedi2030

❓#DidYouKnow 🌍🌱@FAO analyzed National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans from 78 countries. Read the new publication to see how countries' agrifood systems contribute to global biodiversity commitments 👇 🔗 doi.org/10.4060/cd9776… #BiodiversityDay #KMGBF