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@FAO
) of the United Nations in Namibia. Follow our Director-General QU Dongyu,
@FAODG
.
With 1.2 billion global youth, leveraging their tech-savvy for sustainable agrifood systems is crucial.
This
@FAO
publication explores how youth-friendly advisory services can attract youth & enhance agrifood systems.
👉
#GirlsinICT
17 goals.
6 years to achieve them.
1 future.
Food & agriculture lie at the heart of achieving each & every one of the 17
#SDGs
.
FAO is committed to helping build a better future for all, learn how 👉
Supporting smallholder farmers is crucial for global food security & poverty reduction. They produce over 80% of the world's food & play a vital role in sustainable agriculture.
Empowering them leads to healthier communities, stronger economies & more resilient agrifood systems.
Global Report on Food Crises shows a rise in acute food insecurity.
282 million people experienced acute hunger & were in need of urgent assistance in 2023.
@FAO
's
@ReinPaulsen
explains the main drivers & what can be done to
#FightFoodCrises
.
#GRFC24
🔴 Global Report on Food Crises: nearly 282 million people in 59 countries/territories experienced high levels of acute hunger in 2023.
Peace, prevention, long-term investments in agrifood systems & at-scale aid efforts are crucial to
#FightFoodCrises
🎉 Excited to welcome Arnoldus Tjivera to the
@FAONamibia
team!
With 7+ years as a Driver/Chauffeur🚗 for private companies & embassies, Arnoldus brings top-notch logistical support. His dedication to exceptional service ensures smooth rides every time. Welcome aboard, Arnoldus!
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (
@FAONamibia
) has cautioned that cereal production prospects in southern Africa have significantly worsened since last February.
🔴 Cereal production prospects in Southern Africa have taken a sharp turn for the worse -
@FAO
warns.
Recent weather trends associated with
#ElNi
ño have decimated harvest prospects and point to rising prices and import needs.
@FAOSfsAfrica
@FAOSocioEcon
Books enrich our lives and digitalization makes them accessible to all. That's why at
@FAO
we are making efforts to ensure our multilingual wealth of knowledge on agrifood systems is open, accessible and available to all.
#WorldBookDay
On
#EarthDay
, we must stand for our planet.
A planet threatened by climate change, by pollution, by biodiversity loss.
A planet that needs to be rescued.
So we must unite.
And we must mobilize all our efforts for
#ClimateAction
.
News: FAO Regional Conference for Africa concludes with strong commitments toward agrifood system transformation.
Read the full story:
#ARC33
#4Betters
This International Mother
#EarthDay
, let's celebrate the interconnectedness of all living things.
The
#OneHealth
approach embodies this very spirit, recognizing the profound link between the health of humans, animals, and our shared environment.
🌍
At
#ARC33
, the
#4Betters
are shaping important conversations on agrifood systems transformation in Africa.
This morning, delegates are sharing their experiences on the
#4Betters
.
Learn more
Livestock are vital for food security & livelihoods, but women often face significant challenges in the sector.
Unlocking the full potential of women in the livestock sector can lead to a more food-secure & prosperous future for all.
👉
At
#ARC33
, catch up with
@PatriceTalla
from the FAO Sub-regional Office for Southern Africa who gives a snapshot of the main themes including solutions for inclusive rural transformation.
@faosfsafrica
#4Betters