Preet Lidder

Gender equality in science & innovation is essential for transforming agrifood systems. Yet women remain underrepresented in STEM education, research careers & innovation spaces. @FAOScienceChief, Mona Chaya & @lidderpr on why closing this gap is vital➡️ bit.ly/4r51Sb4

Peace is a prerequisite for food security. When aid workers face violence, food security collapses, displacement rises, and resilience erodes. Protecting humanitarian workers is inseparable from protecting those they serve. #ActForHumanity #WorldHumanitarianDay

Deeply saddened by the passing of David Nabarro. Since starting as @FAO DG in 2019, I was always inspired by his energy, deep commitment and unwavering belief in food security and nutrition for a better world. He will be profoundly missed.

The HLPE-FSN is at @CGIAR ScienceWeek in Nairobi! This important gathering brings together leading scientists and decision-makers in agriculture, climate, and health to advance research and innovation, inspire action, and foster partnerships for sustainable food systems.

New @FAO guidance on strengthening science–policy interfaces for agrifood systems at the national level helps to ensure that effective policy decisions are made based upon relevant & credible evidence. 📚 👉 buff.ly/4h7aIQi #AgInnovation

Interesting🆕paper! 🌍 The first annual monitoring update from the Food Systems Countdown shows progress: 20 of 42 indicators trended positively since 2000! 📌Governance & resilience emerge as key action points. Explore findings👇 nature.com/articles/s4301… Via @NatureFoodJnl

Food is the foundation of life, yet funding for sustainable food systems is declining. @laurenObaker & @PelumKenya urge more finance & direct access for communities to fix food systems. Read more in @ContextNewsroom this #COP29: context.news/climate-risks/…

📚New @FAO guidance on strengthening science–policy interfaces for agrifood systems at the national level helps to ensure that effective policy decisions are made based upon relevant and credible evidence. 👉 buff.ly/3OBgXQg #AgInnovation

I'm so proud of the Carbon Brief #COP29 team for finishing our big summary of the talks It's an EPIC 20,000 words of top-notch, plain-english reporting… –NCQG –Stocktake –Article6 –China +Much more …delivered in record time after a brutal fortnight of sleep deprivation! carbonbrief.org/cop29-key-outc…

Carbon offsets are “ineffectual” and “hindering the energy transition,” says a group of more than 60 top climate scientists. #ThinkLandscape (s: @guardian) theguardian.com/environment/20…

⏰Get ready for Food, Agriculture and Water Day on 19 November at #COP29. There's a lot happening but we've got you covered! Check out @FAO events, publications and updates on our dedicated webpage 👇 ow.ly/qnz650U5Rg9

📺 Making polluters pay for the climate disaster: @Oxfam calls for "systemic change." "We examined the emissions of 50 billionaires and found that on average they emit in 90 minutes what an average person would in their entire lifetime," said Josie Lee. france24.com/en/tv-shows/pe…

80% of people around the world want their country to take stronger #ClimateAction. People are demanding change. Now is the time to listen. As #COP29 gets underway, check out our #PeoplesClimateVote and find out what the world thinks about climate change: peoplesclimate.vote

📢 Out now! @FAO's report The State of Food and Agriculture 2024 uncovers the #TrueCostOfFood in order to make agrifood systems more inclusive, resilient and sustainable. 📕 Read the report ➡️ bit.ly/4fjncne #SOFA2024 #TrueCostAccounting

Transforming agrifood systems requires multiple levers to enhance sustainable practices, decent incomes & healthier food choices. No single strategy fits all, but together, we can enhance the value of agrifood systems. 📕bit.ly/4fjncne #SOFA2024 #TrueCostOfFood

🏝️Small Island Developing States are vulnerable to natural disasters and often rely on imports due to limited natural resources. Here are five ways that @FAO is working with #SIDS to help them achieve food security👇 #SIDSSolutions

My latest article, an assessement of what Africa can expect from #COP29Azerbaijan @TheAfricaReport theafricareport.com/366027/opinion…

79 years ago to this day, the UN Charter entered into force and the UN was created! On #UNDay, we asked people in Geneva downtown what they wished for the UN on its 79th anniversary.

🌱What is a "Carbon sink" according to @UNDP's #ClimateDictionary: Nature Edition? Learn more: climatepromise.undp.org/news-and-stori…

🎬It's a wrap! Thank you for your participation at #SIF2024! Find out from @FAONews what has happened throughout the forum 👉fao.org/newsroom/detai… See you at #SIF2025! #AgInnovation #LeavingNoOneBehind #GoodFoodForAll #WFF2024