Each year, we waste 1.05 billion tonnes of food, contributing 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. From governments and businesses to consumers and young people, discover the many ways to #StopFoodLossandWaste: www.stopfoodlosswaste.org/act-now #FLWday

The International Plant Treaty helps conserve the seeds and crops that feed us, ensuring that less food is lost from farm to work. See below how reducing food loss and waste is good for people and the planet. 🧑🏼‍🌾🍇🥕🥔 #FLWDay @fao.org @unep.org @croptrust.bsky.social @cgiar.org

Mangroves provide a shield from storms, are a source of food & shelter, & a cradle of marine life that sustains their livelihoods. To protect such vital ecosystems, this village in Colombia is uniting the local communities to restore the mangroves: www.unep.org/news-and-sto... #ClimateAction

🔴 Today 🔴 Peru & Switzerland Briefing for Permanent Representatives Briefing on upcoming Ministerial/Hi-Level Segment & 11th Governing Body Mtg of the International @planttreaty.bsky.social. Read more here ➡️ bit.ly/3KmU83W #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #GB11 #Multlateralism

👩‍🌾 Farmers are our custodians. 🌾 Farmers are our seed keepers. 🌱 Farmers are our innovators. 🥗 Farmers are our food providers. Farmers’ Rights are recognized & strengthened in the International Plant Treaty. bit.ly/4diHhd0 #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FarmersRights @unbiodiversity.bsky.social

🔴 Today 🔴 Peru & Switzerland Briefing for Permanent Representatives Briefing on upcoming Ministerial/Hi-Level Segment & 11th Governing Body Mtg of the International @planttreaty.bsky.social. Read more here ➡️ bit.ly/3KmU83W #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #GB11 #Multlateralism

🍫 On São Tomé and Príncipe, cocoa is more than chocolate – it’s “gold”. Through @fao.org - @greenclimate.fund project, communities are growing cocoa alongside endemic trees, creating new forests, restoring soils & increasing farmers’ income. bit.ly/4nAc3Ca #WorldFoodDay

@FAO.org is set to support the implementation of a landmark United Nations treaty aimed at conserving and sustainably using marine biological diversity in waters beyond national jurisdiction. The agreement will come into force in January 2026. #BlueTransformation www.fao.org/newsroom/det...

Step inside a replica of the Global Seed Vault at #FAO80 !❄️🌱 Home to 1.3M+ seed samples, the Vault is the world’s backup for crop diversity.🌍 Discover how the International Plant Treaty, @nordregio.bsky.social & @croptrust.bsky.social safeguard crop diversity for our future. @fao.org

The @planttreaty.bsky.social's Benefit-sharing Fund has supported 81 projects in 67 developing countries, reaching 1M+ people. Together, they’ve built 180+ community seed banks and safeguarded 6,500+ plant genetic resources, ensuring resilient food systems.🌱 #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed @fao.org

The Options for Encouraging, Guiding and Promoting the Realization of Farmers’ Rights offer practical pathways for governments and stakeholders to advance these rights globally. Read more here ➡️ bit.ly/3Ihdhna #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #2ndGlobalSymposium @irriofficial.bsky.social

Today is the Day 3 of the Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights. This global knowledge-sharing effort helps build stronger, fairer agrifood systems for all. Explore the Inventory ➡️ bit.ly/4goW3R8 Watch live 📺 bit.ly/3K9Hwgj #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity @irriofficial.bsky.social

Empowering farmers means protecting biodiversity for generations to come. 👩🏽‍🌾👨🏽‍🌾🌱 Read more on how the Options encourage, guide & promote the realization of Farmers' Rights under Article 9. bit.ly/3Ihdhna #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #2ndGlobalSymposium

Day 2 of the Global Symposium on Farmers' Rights is live from Manila! Farmers, govts, youth & experts are sharing ways to realize Farmers' Rights under the International Plant Treaty. 📺 bit.ly/3Ks4sY4 📰 bit.ly/46xXRDc #2ndGlobalSymposium #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed @fao.org

The Second Global Symposium theme – “Farmers’ Rights: Honouring Heritage, Preserving Biodiversity & Cultivating Food Security” – highlights farmers’ vital role in feeding the world & building fair agrifood systems. Follow for more ➡️ bit.ly/4mjeJTU #FarmersRights @fao.org

Behind every meal, there is a farmer. 🧑🏽‍🌾👩🏽‍🌾🌱 The Global Symposium highlights Farmers’ Rights as a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture for a shared future. Watch live 🎥 bit.ly/4mjeJTU #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #2ndGlobalSymposium @fao.org @kentnnadozie.bsky.social

When others promote uniform crops, Philippine farmers practice diversity with 1000s of varieties rich in nutrition, taste & adaptation. This diversity protects both ecosystems, livelihoods & our future. It was thus very important for me to attend the @planttreaty.bsky.social symposium #FarmersRights

Read more about the 10th meeting of the Technical Committee on Conservation & Sustainable Use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food & Agriculture held in Doha this week! 🌱 Discover why this work is a cornerstone for food security ➡️ bit.ly/4m9qXOL #CSU #Cropdiversity @bioversityciat.bsky.social

👩🏽‍🌾 Save the Date! 📅 16–19 Sept 2025 📍 Manila, Philippines The 2nd Global Symposium on #FarmersRights will bring together global voices to share experiences, policies & practices to protect farmers’ seeds & knowledge. #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #2ndGlobalSymposium @fao.org

The International Plant Treaty strengthens multilateralism in the area of #biodiversity for food security. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4dkk2PO #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed @fao.org @croptrust.bsky.social @unbiodiversity.bsky.social @unep.org @seedfed.bsky.social @cgiar.org @bioversityciat.bsky.social

#Today in Doha, The 10th meeting of the Ad Hoc Technical Committee on Conservation & Sustainable Use (ACSU-10) is underway. Experts & partners are advancing work on Articles 5 & 6 of the Plant Treaty ahead of #GB-11 in Lima this November. @kentnnadozie.bsky.social @croptrust.bsky.social

📅 10 Sept | 13:00–14:30 CEST A high-level webinar on Strengthening seed systems for food security & nutrition 🇲🇿 Highlights from 10+ years in Mozambique: ✔️ 1,000+ demo plots ✔️ New & biofortified varieties ✔️ Smallholder seed enterprises 🔗 bit.ly/47BcKGO @fao.org @cgiar.org @ec.europa.eu

🤔What is the International Plant Treaty? It ensures the conservation & sustainable use of crop diversity, helping farmers and safeguarding food security worldwide. 📹 Watch this video for answers to the most common questions. 📧[email protected] @seedfed.bsky.social @croptrust.bsky.social

Today is #CleanAirDay. Clean air can prevent 8.1 million deaths each year, boost economies, slow global warming, and unlock new opportunities. Solutions exist. Join the race: www.cleanairblueskies.org

🌬🌼Happy #WorldCleanAirDay !🌼☁ 🌳#Nature regulates air quality through retention & prevented emissions of air pollutants by ecosystems, as highlighted by @ipbes.net  #GlobalAssessment🌱🌏🧪 Let's act for #TheAirWeShare today and every day.

The Plant Treaty's Benefit-sharing Fund invests in farmers & communities to: ✅Conserve biodiversity ✅Strengthen food security ✅Build resilient food systems Support their efforts 👉 bit.ly/4bBTjN9 @unbiodiversity.bsky.social @unep.org @seedfed.bsky.social @ciwf.eu @farmingfirst.bsky.social

Reducing food loss = more food, lower emissions & resilient agrifood systems.🍇🍌🥝🥕🥔🫑🍠 Through the Plant Treaty, we work to protect #biodiversity & build a sustainable food future. Follow us for more ➡️ bit.ly/4dkk2PO @bioversityciat.bsky.social @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social @seedfed.bsky.social

Youth are the present and the future. As countries review and update their #NBSAPs, the GEF encourages them to fully integrate youth at every stage of planning and implementation. Youth participation is essential to achieving global biodiversity goals! www.thegef.org/newsroom/fea... #YouthDay

Farmers are the guardians of our 🌱 . Supporting their efforts to conserve and manage plant genetic resources on-farm means safeguarding the future of food and agriculture. #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity @efsa.europa.eu @unep.org @unbiodiversity.bsky.social @thegef.bsky.social

Reducing food loss = more food, lower emissions & resilient agrifood systems.🍇🍌🥝🥕🥔🫑🍠 Through the Plant Treaty, we work to protect #biodiversity & build a sustainable food future. Follow us for more ➡️ bit.ly/4dkk2PO @bioversityciat.bsky.social @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social @seedfed.bsky.social

Biodiversity is the backbone of our food systems. The Plant Treaty works to conserve & share the world’s crop diversity, vital for food security, nutrition & resilient livelihoods. Here are 5️⃣ reasons why biodiversity matters👇 @unbiodiversity.bsky.social @croptrust.bsky.social @seedfed.bsky.social

Seeds connect us all. 🌱 The Plant Treaty ensures they keep growing. ➡️ bit.ly/4dkk2PO #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #Biodiversity #FoodSecurity @fao.org @ifpri.org @cgiar.org @croptrust.bsky.social @bioversityciat.bsky.social @unbiodiversity.bsky.social

🎥 Message from Alwin Kopse, Chair of GB-11: For the first time, the Plant Treaty’s Governing Body meets in Latin America & the Caribbean, co-hosted by Peru & Switzerland. 🗓️ 24–29 Nov 2025 | 📍 Lima, Peru 🌱 Theme: “Fostering Biodiversity & Food Security” Join us in shaping the future of our seeds!

Since 2004, the Plant Treaty has safeguarded crop diversity. As @fao.org marks 80 years, we continue building a sustainable and inclusive food future. ➡️ bit.ly/3TFPoI0 #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FAO80

📗 Insects are a nutritionally beneficial and environmentally sustainable source of food for humans as well as feed for animals. 👉 But are there any #FoodSafety issues that could pose health threats to consumers? ➡️ bit.ly/3a5toQi #SafeFood

The International @planttreaty.bsky.social's Multilateral System enables global access to plant genetic resources, supporting farmers, scientists, and breeders to conserve diversity, drive innovation, and secure our food future. ➡️ bit.ly/4kGHGZY #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed @croptrust.bsky.social

Investing in youth = investing in the future of our food. Through the International Plant Treaty, we empower youth to drive change in agrifood systems. #YouthDay #ItAllStartsWithThSeed @unyouthaffairs.bsky.social @yeenetwork.bsky.social @worldfoodforum.bsky.social @unbiodiversity.bsky.social

Youth catalysts for change!💡🌱 Their fresh perspectives and passion strengthen the International Plant Treaty’s mission, from securing future food security to inspiring peers globally. #YouthDay @unyouthaffairs.bsky.social @worldfoodforum.bsky.social @unyouthaffairs.bsky.social

The @planttreaty.bsky.social supports farmers' rights by___. 👨🏽‍🌾👩🏼‍🌾 Share with us the first 3 words you see! 👇 @ipbes.net @farmingfirst.bsky.social @bioversityciat.bsky.social @cifor-icraf.org @unbiodiversity.bsky.social @seedfed.bsky.social @cgiar.org @fao.org @ifpri.org @irriofficial.bsky.social

Behind every seed lies a global effort.🌱 The International Plant Treaty conserves crop diversity & share its benefits fairly through mechanisms from crop-sharing to Farmers' Rights, compliance, funding & conservation. bit.ly/4dkk2PO @unbiodiversity.bsky.social @irriofficial.bsky.social

In 2024, the International Plant Treaty celebrates 20 years of safeguarding agrobiodiversity and supporting farmers worldwide. Part of #FAO80 and 80 years of building a better future together! ➡️ bit.ly/4dkk2PO @fao.org

Tomorrow is #IndigenousPeoplesDay. Through the Plant Treaty's Benefit-sharing Fund, we support Indigenous-led project's that safeguard agrobiodiversity. 👩🏽‍🌾👨🏾‍🌾🌱 ➡ bit.ly/3EuxxiX @fao.org @croptrust.bsky.social @bioversityciat.bsky.social @unbiodiversity.bsky.social @unep.org @seedfed.bsky.social

From conserving seeds in genebanks to supporting farmers on the ground, the Plant Treaty works every day to protect our future food supply. #FoodSecurity ➡ bit.ly/4dkk2PO @fao.org @nordgen.bsky.social @croptrust.bsky.social @cgiar.org @bioversityciat.bsky.social @seedfed.bsky.social @unep.org

Africa hosts a wealth of native crops with nutritional and sustainable benefits, and through its Benefit-sharing Fund, the Plant Treaty helps communities rediscover and revive them. 👉 doi.org/10.4060/cc50... #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity @fao.org @croptrust.bsky.social @cgiar.org

Every step of our agrifood systems matters from seed to plate. The Plant Treaty helps conserve crop diversity & ensures farmers have access to the seeds they need, making our food systems more sustainable. Together, we can be #FoodHeroes.🌱 @fao.org @croptrust.bsky.social

What makes soil healthy? 🧪A rich mix of minerals, organic matter, & life. At CIFOR-ICRAF, we champion soil & land health to restore degraded lands, strengthen food systems, and drive climate action. Learn about our Soil and Land Health theme:➡️ https://bit.ly/3LQuMXC #TreesPeoplePlanet

Stronger partnerships mean a healthier planet!🤝🏼 By working together, we can protect #biodiversity & secure our future. Follow our journey together ➡️ bit.ly/4dkk2PO #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed @kentnnadozie.bsky.social @fao.org @unbiodiversity.bsky.social

Soil is more than just dirt. It is a living ecosystem that supports biodiversity and food security. This #FriendshipDay, let’s care for it together. The @planttreaty.bsky.social promotes the sustainable use of plant genetic resources, starting from the soil up. 🌱👇 @fao.org @croptrust.bsky.social

Seed diversity gives us a real fighting chance at feeding the world sustainably. Learn how the International Plant Treaty safeguard seeds for a food-secure future ➡️ bit.ly/4dkk2PO #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity #Biodiversity @fao.org @croptrust.bsky.social @seedfed.bsky.social

Tomorrow is International #MangroveDay! Through the Benefit-sharing Fund, the @planttreaty.bsky.social helps conserve agrobiodiversity in and around mangrove ecosystems, supporting climate resilience and local livelihoods. @fao.org @ramsar.org @unbiodiversity.bsky.social @cgiar.org