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As we mark #WorldEnvironmentDay, we celebrate strides under EU in Uganda-supported GCCA+ project âś…320ha of bioenergy woodlots established âś…72 biogas units & 10k energy-saving cookstoves installed âś…10k ha of pasture restored âś…10k+ community members trained in eco-based adaptation


Child labour robs 138 million boys and girls of their childhoods. Most work in agriculture — one of the most dangerous sectors. Food and Agriculture Organization is tackling the root causes of #ChildLabour in agriculture by supporting farming families and promoting sustainable agriculture.

Small plots. Big yields 🧑‍🌾🥬 Food and Agriculture Organization, in partnership with Action Against Hunger, Uganda, is promoting the Optimized Land Use Model (OLUM) approach in #Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement. Method encourages the optimal use of limited land, to grow nutritious #foods like #vegetables to enrich diets.


FMD control is a global concern with serious economic impact. It affects multiple value chains & requires full attention. This workshop helps us shape a strategy we can rely on, not just for FMD, but to strengthen control of other livestock diseases - Bessong Willington, FAO in Uganda.



Conflict and climate shocks are pushing displacement to record levels. Agriculture offers a lifeline—but funding is at an all-time low. Food and Agriculture Organization helps restore livelihoods, empowers communities, & drives Durable Solutions. On #WorldRefugeeDay, we stand with those forced to flee.


Resilience is the foundation for recovery. Discover how Food and Agriculture Organization invests in infrastructure, disaster risk reduction & Farmer Field Schools—helping displaced communities rebuild, regain stability, & reclaim their future. 👉Bit.ly/3SQnqsB #WorldRefugeeDay #AgricultureCan


In Uganda, refugees like Miriam find new hope. Food and Agriculture Organization is working to transform lives through agriculture. On this #WorldRefugeeDay, learn how #AgricultureCan fuel a brighter and safer future for refugees like Miriam👇