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๐Ÿ”ธ Droughts
๐Ÿ”ธ Floods
๐Ÿ”ธ Typhoons

We must focus on predicting and acting ahead of crises before they unfold.

Because saves lives and livelihoods ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”ธ Droughts ๐Ÿ”ธ Floods ๐Ÿ”ธ Typhoons We must focus on predicting and acting ahead of crises before they unfold. Because #AnticipatoryAction saves lives and livelihoods ๐Ÿ‘‡ #ClimateAction
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Food loss and waste poses challenges in value chains too.

Taking action is crucial to:
๐Ÿ”นPreserve marine resources
๐Ÿ”นEliminate hunger
๐Ÿ”นEnhance efficiency in aquatic
๐Ÿ”นSafeguard the environment.

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Indigenous Women are the backbone of Indigenous Peoples' communities and are crucial in preserving food security.

They also have a fundamental collective role in indigenous foods and knowledge systems.

Indigenous Women are the backbone of Indigenous Peoples' communities and are crucial in preserving food security. They also have a fundamental collective role in indigenous foods and knowledge systems.
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17 goals.
6 years to achieve them.
1 future.

Food & agriculture lie at the heart of achieving each & every one of the 17 .

FAO is committed to help build a better future for all, learn how ๐Ÿ‘‰bit.ly/3JGDVkS

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 help build a better future for all, learn how ๐Ÿ‘‰bit.ly/3JGDVkS #ActNow #4Betters
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Plant blindness has left initiatives that promote sustainable plant use & conservation lagging behind.

But plants, especially wild-harvested ones, are vital to our everyday lives.

How Food and Agriculture Organization is protecting 12 plants hidden in plain sight: fao.org/documents/cardโ€ฆ

Plant blindness has left initiatives that promote sustainable plant use & conservation lagging behind. But plants, especially wild-harvested ones, are vital to our everyday lives. How @FAO is protecting 12 plants hidden in plain sight: fao.org/documents/cardโ€ฆ
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๐ŸŒฑI am life.
๐ŸŒฑI have been around for longer than you can imagine.
๐ŸŒฑI am home to millions.
๐ŸŒฑI cover much of the earth.

Your life relies on mine. I am worth protecting.

I am plants. ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒฑ

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Invasive pests are one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss.

Preventing the introduction & spread of plant pests helps safeguard local flora, economies & livelihoods.

Safe trade of plants & plant products, including those sold & bought online, is key!

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๐Ÿ“NEWS: Egypt's Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. A. M. Youseef, discussed agricultural strategies at the Food and Agriculture Organization Regional Office for Africa.

The discussion revolved around sharing agricultural best practices from Egypt with other African nations.

Learn more ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3V2pKyr

๐Ÿ“NEWS: Egypt's Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. A. M. Youseef, discussed agricultural strategies at the @FAO Regional Office for Africa. The discussion revolved around sharing agricultural best practices from Egypt with other African nations. Learn more ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3V2pKyr
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The FAOAfricaADG Abebe Haile-Gabriel with Egypt's Ambassador to Ghana H.E. A. M. Youseef.

The two discussed transferring ag knowledge from Egypt to other African countries under a South-South agreement with FAO & the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD).

The @FAOAfricaADG Abebe Haile-Gabriel with Egypt's Ambassador to Ghana H.E. A. M. Youseef. The two discussed transferring ag knowledge from Egypt to other African countries under a South-South agreement with FAO & the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD).
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FAO in Southern Africa becomes the first region in to adopt a subregion-wide programmatic approach to the Framework for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in Africa (F-SAMA), Food and Agriculture Organization's Patrice Talla Dr. Patrice TALLA tells Validation Workshop Participants.

FAO in Southern Africa becomes the first region in #Africa to adopt a subregion-wide programmatic approach to the Framework for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in Africa (F-SAMA), @FAO's Patrice Talla @PatriceTalla tells Validation Workshop Participants. #ZeroHunger
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Agrifood systems are facing increasing shocks and stresses, which puts them under immense pressure.

It is crucial to recognize that these systems must prioritize more than just food production and cannot separate factors such as food processing and distribution.

Agrifood systems are facing increasing shocks and stresses, which puts them under immense pressure. It is crucial to recognize that these systems must prioritize more than just food production and cannot separate factors such as food processing and distribution.
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Today and every day, let's celebrate the many benefits of healthy plants, including:

๐Ÿ Protecting
๐Ÿชฑ Improving soil fertility
๐Ÿ… Ensuring nutritious food

is vital and people.

๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ‡

Today and every day, let's celebrate the many benefits of healthy plants, including: ๐Ÿ Protecting #biodiversity ๐Ÿชฑ Improving soil fertility ๐Ÿ… Ensuring nutritious food #PlantHealth is vital #ForNature and people. ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ‡
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๐ŸŒฟ From skincare to supplements, wild plants like argan & shea enrich our daily lives.

Yet, they face threats from unsustainable use and climate change.

Discover how sustainable practices can protect these vital resources ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ bit.ly/3WrOod7


๐ŸŒฟ From skincare to supplements, wild plants like argan & shea enrich our daily lives. Yet, they face threats from unsustainable use and climate change. Discover how sustainable practices can protect these vital resources ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ bit.ly/3WrOod7 #ArganiaDay #PlantHealth
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To build a better future for all, we need to address global health issues by collaborating across all sectors.

Because human, animal, plant, and environmental health are all inextricably linked.

Let's work together for !


To build a better future for all, we need to address global health issues by collaborating across all sectors. Because human, animal, plant, and environmental health are all inextricably linked. Let's work together for #OneHealth! #WorldVeterinaryDay #OneHealth
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The Argan tree and its landscapes contribute to...

๐Ÿ”ธ food security
๐Ÿ”ธ nutrition
๐Ÿ”ธ income generation
๐Ÿ”ธ livelihoods of rural communities

๐Ÿ‘‰ fao.org/newsroom/storyโ€ฆ

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It has been a pleasure to meet with colleagues FAO in Kenya in Nairobi. It is a great team delivering together. Keep doing the good job!

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