'Increasing investment in Africa to scale up sustainable agriculture is critical for achieving global climate, biodiversity & land degradation goals & aspirations.'

Kaveh Zahedi presents Food and Agriculture Organization's work on #climatechange & #biodiversity at today's Regional Conference for Africa

Safeguarding genetic diversity and supporting seed banks around the world is critical for building #resilience to a changing climate and for tackling #biodiversity loss. Delighted to represent Food and Agriculture Organization on Board of the Crop Trust, led by the legendary Catherine Bertini

The latest WMO report is a chilling reminder of runaway climate change and its impacts, including on food insecurity. tcnjsignalnews.com/article/2024/0…

Join us in congratulating our new Executive Board members: Josette Lewis, Kaveh Zahedi, Geoff Hawtin and Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg!

We look forward to working together on #cropdiversity for innovative solutions to global challenges.

Welcome to the Crop Trust!

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… & tips for #HealthyDiets .

See what Harlem Globetrotters shared with a group of children as part of their collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organization 👉🏻 fao.org/campaign/baske…

#WorldHealthDay #BetterNutrition

“It’s not too late for us to take the actions to keep warming below 1.5 Celsius. The obstacles at this point aren’t physical, they are not technological, they are entirely political, and political obstacles can be overcome.”
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Thrilled to count on Harlem Globetrotters's support to amplify Food and Agriculture Organization's messages to promote #HealthyDiets and minimize #FoodWaste . Engaging the younger generations is crucial to achieving agrifood systems transformation and a #BetterLife for all.

The private sector's role in funding #climateresilience in #agriculture is key.

Discover how the Food and Agriculture Organization UNDP Climate UNDP Climate #SCALAprogramme assesses risk & formulates projects for business investors, closing funding gaps for sustainable futures:

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Investments are needed to help countries and communities build resilience, reduce emissions, and protect lives and livelihoods.

Kaveh Zahedi of Food and Agriculture Organization explains why we must turn to agriculture to thrive amid climate change.

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#ClimateActionNow
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Investments are needed to help countries and communities build resilience, reduce emissions, and protect lives and livelihoods.

Kaveh Zahedi of Food and Agriculture Organization explains why we must turn to agriculture to thrive amid climate change.

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#ClimateActionNow
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Restoring degraded ecosystems in El Salvador & C. American Dry Corridor is key to regenerating land & replenishing water sources that people depend on for food, income, & well-being. #reforestation #agroforestry #ClimateAction greenclimate.fund/node/16780 via Green Climate Fund FAO Climate Change & Biodiversity

To Thrive Amid #ClimateChange , We Must Turn to Agriculture for Solutions sdg.iisd.org/commentary/gue… via IISD SDGs

Global Warming Is Particularly Bad for Women-Led Families, Food and Agriculture Organization Study Says. But there are ways to fix it. nytimes.com/2024/03/05/cli…

Financial toll of climate crisis hitting women harder, UN says theguardian.com/environment/20…

On behalf of UNDP Thailand, we extend our condolences to the family and friends of Senator Monthien, a great champion of #disability inclusion with whom we had the privilege & pleasure of working to #LeaveNoOneBehind United Nations in Thailand สหประชาชาติในประเทศไทย UNDP in Asia and the Pacific
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Social differences based on locations, wealth, gender and age have a powerful, yet poorly understood, impact on rural peoples’ vulnerability to the impacts of the #ClimateCrisis - new Food and Agriculture Organization report highlights the challenges of a #JustTransition
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We mourn the loss of Senator Monthian of Thailand, a giant in the struggle for the human rights of persons with disabilities and a fervent advocate for disability rights at all levels. Rest in Peace. United Nations ESCAP #DisabilityRights

With #ClimateChange and shifting patterns of disease and pests, #Innovation will be vital for building resilience and protecting food security. Great initiative from our innovation team!

Join Food and Agriculture Organization IUCN_CEM and SERestoration for an official launch event!

Standards of Practice for Ecosystem Restoration

🗓️ Weds 6 March 2024 16:00 CET
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🗓️ Fri 8 March 2024 04:00 CET

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#GenerationRestoration UN Environment Programme

Energized by seeing young pioneers SMACHS Foundation hard at work implementing agrifood solutions with benefits for biodiversity, climate, and livlihoods. #YouthEmpowerment #ClimateAction