FAO in Sri Lanka & Maldives

Sri Lanka, @AusHCSriLanka & @FAO launch a AUD 2M initiative to restore climate-resilient vegetable livelihoods in #NuwaraEliya & #Badulla 🌱 Supporting 2,400+ farmers with seeds, training & climate-smart practices to #BuildBackBetter 🇱🇰🤝🇦🇺 #FoodSecurity

Glad to meet colleagues from the Food and Agriculture Organization in Sri Lanka and the Maldives (@FAOSriLanka @FAO) today and exchange views on agricultural development in the Maldives. After consulting two experts on many questions that had troubled me for a long time, the answers they gave me strengthened my confidence.

Ships still aren’t moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Fertilizer delays are forcing farmers to pay more or cut use. They need timebound, targeted help. With right policy and diplomacy, nations can still avert a global food crisis. Watch our update: youtu.be/sKUlKxcBdlk

FAO Representative @VimlendraSharan met Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President, to discuss FAO’s #HandInHand initiative, mobilizing $65M+ in intl & local investment for sea cucumber, cinnamon, black pepper & coffee, supporting smallholder farmers & value chains

On World Health Day, @VimlendraSharan, FAO Representative to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, advocated for making scientific progress accessible and practical for everyone. He noted that investing in research and cross-border partnerships is essential to ensuring the benefits of innovation reach every farmer, consumer, and health worker. #WorldHealthDay #HealthForAll #SriLanka #StandWithScience @FAOSriLanka

Momentum continues! 🚀 #SriLanka launches the SISOT rollout after a regional ToT in #Colombo, strengthening multisectoral surveillance and info sharing for zoonotic diseases. This marks the first rollout in Asia since its publication, supported by the #PandemicFund. #OneHealth

Stronger collaboration is key to tackling zoonotic threats. At the SIS OT regional training in #Colombo (6–7 Apr), countries across South-East Asia strengthened surveillance and information sharing under #OneHealth. #HealthSecurity #Zoonoses @FAO @WHO @WOAH

Sri Lanka advances #biodiversity action! @theGEF has approved a Global Biodiversity Framework Fund Project Preparation Grant for #SriLanka led by @FAO with @Min_of_Env_SL, to strengthen biosafety systems and support Access & Benefit Sharing frameworks. 🔗 bit.ly/4tuSAWu

FAO Representative @VimlendraSharan visited the R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen in #Colombo, meeting Captain Tommy Steffensen & his crew. Equipped with advanced technologies, it supports marine research & sustainable fisheries. @MFA_SriLanka #FAO #NansenProgramme

Disruptions in #StraitOfHormuz are pushing up oil and fertilizer prices, raising farming costs and risks to food security. Diplomacy to reopen the strait is key to stabilizing markets. Read our report: bit.ly/4153VjZ Watch full interview: bit.ly/47y8jf0

A proud moment for 🇱🇰 as Marine biologist @ashadevos's portrait was featured at the opening of the UN General Assembly for International Women’s Day. Her message, “They told me I was not capable, so I made a discovery that changed the world.” echoes the need to support women.

Languages carry identity, culture & knowledge. Marking #MotherLanguageDay @FAOSriLanka's @VimlendraSharan, on behalf of @UNSriLanka, joined the Bangladesh High Commission & PM @Dr_HariniA to celebrate linguistic diversity & highlight the importance of protecting every language.

The research vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen has arrived in Colombo to begin preparations for a major marine survey in Sri Lankan waters. Under FAO’s EAF-Nansen Programme, scientists will study fish stocks, ecosystems & ocean conditions to support sustainable fisheries. #Fisheries

Rebuilding Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector after cyclone Ditwah is not just about recovery. It means investing to break the cycle of losses that threaten livelihoods & food security. This article by @FAOSriLanka Representative describes what must change👇bit.ly/3MOFm7n

A new #CycloneDitwah situation report is now available, with the latest figures and progress under the @UNSriLanka Humanitarian Priorities Plan. Read the full report: bit.ly/3MBDP4H

Calling all #SIDS food lovers!🏝️ @FAO is collecting traditional + innovative island recipes to celebrate local ingredients, culture, and sustainable food traditions. Got a dish that tells your island’s story? 🍲 Submit here ➡️ fao.org/sids-solutions…

Rebuilding Sri Lanka’s Farming After Cyclone Ditwah: A Reform Agenda, Not a Repair Job ift.tt/WbzwX7i

Update: The latest #CycloneDitwah situation report is now available, including figures and response actions under the @UNSriLanka Humanitarian Priorities Plan. Download the full report: bit.ly/4kvpBik

EU 🤝 Sri Lanka: together for a sustainable future With the Government of #SriLanka and @FAOSriLanka, we launched discussions under the CIRCULAR Programme to bring circular economy principles into education. Read more: link.europa.eu/wM4Y8h #EUinSriLanka

The launch of national digital foundations is an excellent initiative by the Min. of Agriculture & @FAOSriLanka to modernize SL's agriculture sector Strong digital systems support better decisions, efficient services & higher productivity, ultimately boosting food security in 🇱🇰