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From seeds to solutions. As we welcome the new year, we look ahead with renewed purpose, advancing cooperation and plant genetic resources, and supporting farmers worldwide for a more resilient food future. ➡️ bit.ly/4dkk2PO #NewYear #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed

As the year comes to a close, we reflect on a year of strengthening cooperation to protect crop diversity and support food security worldwide. Thank you to all our partners and farmers working with us to safeguard seeds for the future. #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity @fao.org

In 2025, the Plant Treaty advanced global cooperation on crop diversity from 28 Benefit-sharing Fund projects in 45 countries to GB-11 in Lima, the first GB held in Latin America, with 16 resolutions adopted. Thanks to our global community. ✨ Onward to 2026! #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity

Crop diversity underpins global food security. Through the @planttreaty.bsky.social's Multilateral System, countries share access to the plant genetic resources that feed the world. 🌱 ➡️ bit.ly/4dkk2PO #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity #Cropdiversity @fao.org @croptrust.bsky.social

The International Plant Treaty's Multilateral System keeps plant genetic resources moving across countries, supporting research, innovation & crop improvement for a food-secure future. 🌾 Read more here ➡️ bit.ly/4erkGen #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity @fao.org @cifor-icraf.org @ipbes.net

Let’s transform our agrifood systems with the power of plant genetic resources for: 🌱 Better production 🌱 Better nutrition 🌱 Better environment 🌱 Better life #4Betters #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed @fao.org @globalplantgpc.bsky.social @unbiodiversity.bsky.social @nybg.bsky.social @globallf.bsky.social

🌱🌱🌱 Seeds are the foundation of our food systems. The International Plant Treaty works to conserve and share crop diversity, supporting farmers, resilience and global food security. #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity #Cropdiversity @fao.org @bioversityciat.bsky.social

Most of the world’s food comes from four main crops – rice, wheat, maize & potatoes. The Treaty helps maximize the use and breeding of all crops and promotes development & maintenance of diverse farming systems. ➡️ bit.ly/4dkk2PO #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity @fao.org

In 2019, IPBES #GlobalAssessment est. 1 million species of plants & animals are threatened with extinction.🥀 The figure is probably even higher, but what's important is the urgent need for #biodiversity preservation! https://www.ipbes.net/global-assessment

Across Asia and the Pacific, farmers are using nature-based solutions to cut chemicals, lower costs and boost yields. An @fao.org project blends traditional agricultural knowledge with innovation to tackle the impact of the climate crisis. Read more 🔗 bit.ly/456e5TN

2025 at a glance for the International Plant Treaty 🌱 ✔️ 28 Benefit-sharing Fund projects in 45 countries ✔️ Global progress on Farmers’ Rights ✔️ #GB11 in Lima: 16 resolutions + first Capacity Development Strategy ✔️ New olive partnership + 5 new members → 155 Parties #Seeds @fao.org

The Youth Event at #GB11 created a dedicated space for dialogue, exchange & leadership. 🌱 Young participants shared perspectives on Farmers’ Rights, access to seeds and the role of #agrobiodiversity in building resilient food systems. ➡️ bit.ly/4qdW12s @fao.org

Hear how Kaveh Zahedi, @fao.org's Director of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment, underscores the Treaty's role in protecting #biodiversity. ➡️ bit.ly/492hmpA #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity

#GB11 wraps up with 16 resolutions and renewed global cooperation to safeguard the world’s crop diversity. 🌱 Make sure to read all our press releases from GB-11 &its side events: bit.ly/3Mx79sD 📸 bit.ly/3KtAHqx #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity

Intl @planttreaty.bsky.social's GB-11 concludes: renewed global commitment to safeguard & exchange crop diversity. Argentina's Fernanda Millicay unanimously elected next Governing Body Chair. Parties reaffirm commitment to intl cooperation. 🌱 ➡️ bit.ly/492hmpA #FoodSecurity @fao.org

Across fields like these, farmers and communities safeguard the plant diversity that feeds the world.🌱 The International Plant Treaty works to protect this shared heritage and ensure it can be conserved, used and passed on to future generations. ➡️ bit.ly/4dkk2PO @fao.org @cifor-icraf.org

GB-11 concluded on 29 Nov❗ Revisit the key moments in our wrap-up video & explore full coverage (photos, interviews, press releases) ➡️ bit.ly/49ugI4R #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity #Cropdiversity @fao.org @ec.europa.eu @cgiar.org @cipotato.org @croptrust.bsky.social

Stef de Haan reminds us: there’s no single formula for benefit-sharing. 🌱 The @planttreaty.bsky.social's Benefit-sharing Fund helps farmers, NGOs & Indigenous communities exchange knowledge, innovate & put Farmers’ Rights into practice. ➡️ bit.ly/3wfMXUp @cipotato.org @cgiar.org

🔴 LIVE Argentina’s Estela Fernanda Millicay Resquin named Chair of the Twelfth Session of the @planttreaty.bsky.social ’s Governing Body (GB-12). #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #Cooperation

At #GB11, discussions are still underway as delegates work through the remaining agenda items. @fao.org

At #GB11, @cipotato.org's Director-General Simon Heck highlights the Treaty’s essential role in uniting countries, institutions, companies and communities to safeguard the crop diversity that sustains our food systems. 🌱 #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity @fao.org

At #GB11, Christian Hofer, State Secretary of Switzerland, underscores a clear message: global challenges demand collective solutions rooted in shared plant genetic diversity. 🌱 📽️ bit.ly/4rKEalp #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity #Cropdiversity @swiss-un.bsky.social @fao.org

Switzerland's Lukas Heinzer stresses the strengthening the Multilateral System is key to preserving the biodiversity, confronting climate change, and ensuring that benefits reach the farmers who protect our seeds. 🌱 ➡️ bit.ly/49ugI4R #GB11 #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity @fao.org

At #GB11, Birte Komolong from Papua New Guinea stresses the need for consensus on the Multilateral System enhancement package, crucial for strengthening the Treaty & ensuring real benefits for farmers. ➡️ bit.ly/49ugI4R #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity #MLS

The final day of #GB11 is underway in Lima. Delegates are working to conclude a week of dialogue on the Multilateral System, Farmers’ Rights, and the global cooperation needed to conserve and share the world’s crop diversity. Updates & livestream ➡️ bit.ly/49ugI4R #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed

Side event at #GB11: A regional look at how GIAHS sites & Agrobiodiversity Zones can drive fair benefit-sharing & support the conservation of vital genetic resources. 🌱 Read more here ➡️ bit.ly/4pCTX3M #FoodSecurity #Cropdiversity @fao.org @unbiodiversity.bsky.social

What’s on the table at #GB11❓ Deputy Secretary Álvaro Toledo outlines key priorities: strengthening the MLS for fair, effective exchange of crop diversity, expanding the basket of crops available through the Treaty, and advancing Farmers’ Rights. #FoodSecurity #Cropdiversity

#GB11 opened in Lima, a first for Latin America and co-hosted by Peru and Switzerland. Delegates and partners united to advance global cooperation on conserving and sharing crop diversity. 🎥 Watch the key moments from Days 1–2. @fao.org @faoenespanol.bsky.social

Preserving heritage & traditional knowledge & protecting Farmers’ Rights empowers the future & helps connect farmers, local and& indigenous communities with policymakers, plant-breeders & other stakeholders, connecting local wisdom with global action. 🌱 bit.ly/49ugI4R @fao.org @cipotato.org

📢 En la 11ª Sesión del @planttreaty.bsky.social de la FAO; la Red, LiveSeeding, Rete Semi Rurali y ProSpecieRara presentaron en Lima el Manifiesto de Granollers 🌱Por primera vez la acción municipal en biodiversidad cultivada entró en el debate global 🔗+Info: municipiosagroeco.red/re-liveseedi...

At #GB11, Chair Alwin Kopse highlights the core issues guiding this week’s negotiations: strengthening the Multilateral System, advancing Farmers’ Rights, & supporting countries in conserving & using plant genetic resources sustainably. 🌱 🌐 #FoodSecurity #Cropdiversity @fao.org

Geoffrey Hawtin, highlights the critical decisions ahead at #GB11 from advancing Farmers' Rights to boosting benefit-sharing and expanding the crops included in the Multilateral System. 🌱🌐 Follow for more ➡️ bit.ly/482mOsd #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity @croptrust.bsky.social @fao.org

Youth took the stage at #GB11 to share challenges, innovations & their role in protecting crop diversity. Co-hosted by @fao.org Peru & the Plant Treaty, the session highlighted why youth voices matter for resilient food systems. 🌱 ➡️ bit.ly/49ugI4R #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed @cgiar.org @cipotato.org

At @planttreaty.bsky.social #GB11, delegates engage in plenary discussions on the Global Information System, contact group negotiations on the enhancement of the Multilateral System of access and #BenefitSharing @fao.org #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #biodiversity

Deliberations continue at full speed at @planttreaty.bsky.social #GB11: plenary session addresses compliance-related issues, contact groups meet on farmers' rights, conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for #food and #agriculture #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #biodiversity

Deliberations continue at @planttreaty.bsky.social #GB11 🌱 Plenary addresses cooperation with other organizations, including @cgiar.org 🌱 Contact group continues negotiations on the enhancement of the Multilateral System of access and #BenefitSharing #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed @fao.org

Live from #GB11: Delegates are now in plenary, diving into today's agenda and key items for the Treaty's future. Follow updates, livestreams, and side events ➡️ bit.ly/482mOsd #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity #Multilateralism @fao.org @kentnnadozie.bsky.social

Secretary Kent Nnadozie, of the International @planttreaty.bsky.social: “The story of every meal begins with a seed.” 🌱 At #GB11, countries are working to protect the diversity that underpins our food systems and our future. Follow live ➡️ bit.ly/482mOsd @kentnnadozie.bsky.social @fao.org

The Plant Treaty, @cipotato.org, @croptrust.bsky.social, @nordgen.bsky.social, @cgiar.org Genebanks launched an immersive journey through the Infinite Loop & Seeds of Peru, celebrating the diversity that farmers & communities have safeguarded for generations.🌶️🥔 ➡️ bit.ly/4ofESUA

Yesterday’s side event explored how Peru’s megadiversity shapes sustainable food systems 🇵🇪 Genebanks, NGOs, FAO, Food processing and agrobiodiversity-positive companies shared scalable models and strengthened SDG-aligned partnerships. Collaboration starts with #Biodiversity.

🍫🇵🇪 At #GB11, the Tasting Diversity side event spotlighted Peru’s unique cacao genetics and the producers cultivating sustainable, high-quality cacao with support from Devida. A vibrant celebration of flavour, biodiversity & resilience. 🌱✨ #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed

The Opening Ceremony of #GB11 has just concluded in Lima. Peru and Switzerland set the tone for a week of cooperation, commitment, and collective action to protect the world’s plant genetic resources. 🌱 #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #Multilateralism #Cooperation

Leaders from Peru, Switzerland, INIA & the Plant Treaty are opening #GB11 by highlighting the key issues for the week: strengthening global collaboration on crop diversity, advancing the Multilateral System, supporting Farmers’ Rights, & responding to climate change. #Press

Starting now in Lima: #GB11 moves into a full day of discussions to advance global efforts on plant genetic resources. 🌱 More updates coming soon. Live 📹 bit.ly/3K6Baia

Today at #GB11, countries meet in Lima for a full day of negotiations and cooperation to advance the global system that protects our plant genetic resources. 🌱 Follow along for today’s highlights, decisions, and moments shaping our shared food future. #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed @fao.org

A global conversation is about to begin. Stay close. 👀 #GB11 Where countries come together to shape the future of plant genetic resources and strengthen our food security for generations to come. ➡️ bit.ly/49ugI4R @fao.org

Botanical gardens & agricultural genebanks both play key roles in conserving the edible biodiversity that sustains us. Live from the Global Conservation Consortium for Food Plants launch at #GB11 in Lima. 🌱 #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity @croptrust.bsky.social @nybg.bsky.social

At the @planttreaty.bsky.social’s Article 15 coordination meeting in Lima w/ @croptrust.bsky.social, reps of key international field collections came together to strengthen collaboration ahead of #GB11 ensuring vital crop, tree & vegetable diversity continue to support food security. 🌱

📣 Soon! Enhancing the @planttreaty.bsky.social's Multilateral System means investing in our shared food future. 🌱 At #GB11, countries unite to strengthen global cooperation, ensuring fair access, benefit-sharing & the conservation of the seeds that feed us all. ➡️ bit.ly/49ugI4R @fao.org