Rabies kills ~59,000 people every year – but it’s 100% preventable. On #WorldRabiesDay, let’s act now: vaccinate pets, seek care after bites, and work together through #OneHealth to eliminate dog-mediated rabies. bit.ly/47Sm6y9 #AnimalHealth

🧺 Cultural heritage 🌄 Stunning landscapes 🐝 Resilient ecosystems 👩🌾 Tradition & innovation Visiting a Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage System means connecting with its story, its people & its future. ➡️https://buff.ly/dJjdAKn #WorldTourismDay #GIAHS

Forests play a vital role in food, livelihoods & biodiversity and hold an intrinsic value of their own! Let’s protect and restore them for people & planet! 🌍🌱 📹 Watch this video by @fao.org

Sustainable tourism can help 👇 🔸Develop rural areas 🔸Promote global agricultural heritage 🔸Strengthen livelihoods Watch to discover 4 amazing landscapes that have been recognised by @FAO.org as Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage Systems 👇 buff.ly/wTwlcPl #WorldTourismDay

📌Mark your calendars for @FAO's Science & Innovation Forum 2025!   📆13-17 October 📍FAO Headquarters, Rome and Online A global call for paradigm-shifting research shaped by local voices, driving action for sustainable agrifood systems.   Register now: buff.ly/bl7jNlU #SIF2025

🌿 Once living an urban life, Vučko Pešić took over his family’s farm and started his life over. With @fao.org's #FarmerFieldSchool, he learned improved techniques for dairy farming and turned cheese-making into gateway for agritourism fao.org/newsroom/sto... #WorldTourismDay #FarmerFieldSchools

🌍 29 countries 🌄 Over 100 systems ⌛️ Centuries of knowledge, agrobiodiversity and resilience Have you ever heard of @FAO.org's Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage Systems? Learn more➡️https://buff.ly/wTwlcPl #GIAHS

🍫 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...

On #SchoolMilkDay, let’s celebrate the power of milk! 🥛 A glass a day provides school children and adolescents with essential nutrients: • Calcium: 22–41% • Magnesium: 13–28% • Vitamin A: 18–22% • Vitamin B12: 52–69% Explore more ➡️ bit.ly/46qZq5B

From journalist to farmer, Nino is turning knowledge into vibrant harvests! With @fao.org farmer field schools & the ENPARD programme funded by the European Union & Sweden, she’s spreading sustainable techniques & creativity—like chocolate-colored sweet peppers. 👉 bit.ly/3VQe1mt

Food is life. Food is land. Food is roots. Food is memory. Food is a right, not a privilege. On this #WorldFoodDay, as we mark #FAO80, let's all walk together #HandinHand. Honour our roots and cultivate innovation. Harvest a better future for all. #4Betters #BetterTogether

✍️A milestone for ocean governance: #BBNJ is set to enter into force soon. As the UN agency leading on fisheries, @fao.org will support its implementation, ensuring biodiversity & fisheries go hand in hand through guidance & capacity building. openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.50...

Did you know that the colours of fruits & vegetables are often linked to different health benefits? 🟢 Green fruits & vegetables are full of phytochemicals with anti-cancer properties. Try to include something green in your 400g of fruit & vegetables a day! #HealthyDiets

During his recent visit to Khartoum, an area hard-hit by the war, the @fao.org Representative in Sudan saw damage and destruction —but also the incredible strength and resilience of the people. FAO remains on the ground, standing by the people of Sudan. #AgricultureCan

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

#DidYouKnow? 60% of all human infectious diseases are zoonotic in origin. Examples of zoonoses include Rift Valley Fever, MERS-CoV and some strains of #AvianInfluenza. But what exactly are zoonotic diseases and how should we address them? 👉 www.fao.org/one-health/a...

Addressing G20 Agriculture Working Group in South Africa, @FAO.org Director-General QU Dongyu stressed that the world’s largest economies are uniquely positioned to drive the transformation towards more efficient, inclusive, resilient & sustainable agrifood systems. buff.ly/cZZyGnl #G20SouthAfrica

In Haiti, @FAO.org and the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) have launched an emergency initiative to bolster rural #FoodSecurity amid climatic shocks, deportations & mass displacement. Read more here: buff.ly/31biFrA #AgricultureCan

Closing the wage gap for women is key to building prosperous, sustainable, and equitable agrifood systems. Learn more about @FAO.org’s work: bit.ly/48NiHNS #EqualPayDay #LetsGrowEquality #YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026

#WetlandsWednesday: The connection between wetlands and agriculture is fundamental. @fao.org's engagement at the #WetlandsCOP15 underscored its leading role in the global effort to restore wetlands as part of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. ➡️ www.fao.org/land-water/n...

📢You are invited! Sixth Observance of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. 🗓️29 September 2025 | 13:30 CEST Register online: fao.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Learn more💻➡️ fao.org/platform-foo... #FAO80 #FLWDay

Livestock is the backbone of Sudan’s rural economy. @FAO.org, in collaboration with the Government of Sudan, has launched the 2025 national livestock vaccination campaign to safeguard livelihoods of over 3M pastoralists & agro-pastoralists across the country. buff.ly/Lb9HhS8

@fao.org welcomes the @wto.org Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. “This agreement is very positive for the sustainability of fisheries resources, which we all depend on,” said @manufao.bsky.social. www.fao.org/newsroom/det... #PSMA #FightIUUFishing

For 80 years, @fao.org has planted seeds of change. This #WorldFoodDay, you can join us to help shape a better future: 🍽️ Choose diverse foods 🙌 Volunteer and share 🌾 Eat local and seasonal Together, we can achieve a food-secure and sustainable world. #FAO80 #FoodHeroes

Avian influenza is more than a bird disease—it’s a global concern. @FAO.org is working with countries to monitor, prevent and respond to this serious threat to animal and human health, food security and livelihoods. Here are 4️⃣ reasons why it should be on your radar. #HPAI

The continued effective use of antimicrobials plays a critical role in food security, our well-being, and animal and plant welfare. 🤝 Together we can make a difference. Here are 5️⃣ ways to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance in aquaculture farms. #FoodSafety #AMR

Farmers in Cambodia are embracing climate resilient rice varieties and farming techniques with support from @thegef.bsky.social and @fao.org. #ClimateFinance + local knowledge = transformative results: ✅ Yields doubled ✅ Costs reduced ✅ Income reinvested Read more 👉 bit.ly/47t5Ovp

The impact of highly pathogenic #AvianInfluenza goes beyond health – it threatens livelihoods, disrupts trade & undermines economies. Early detection, swift reporting & effective response are crucial to prevent its spread, protect communities & safeguard agrifood systems. #HPAI

“They looked close to dead,” says Sri Lankan farmer Shantha about his mango trees. But this pruning technique, shared through an @FAO.org - China #SouthSouthCooperation project: 🔨reduces labour 🌱cuts losses 🥭increases quality Just some benefits of knowledge transfer 🔗 bit.ly/41PCyLI

Avian influenza is a global threat to animals, people and food security. The current outbreak is an unprecedented crisis, reaching more species and regions than ever before. Learn how @FAO.org is helping countries fight back in our interactive story: buff.ly/dcah18D

☀️When the body can’t cool itself, heat stress takes over. 2024 was the hottest year on record, putting agricultural and all other outdoor workers at greater risk. Take a look at these these practical @fao.org tips to prevent heat-related illnesses 👉 bit.ly/4g9dQMf

In Lesotho, the potato is now a symbol of national transformation. With support from @fao.org and His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho, FAO Special Goodwill Ambassador for Nutrition, the project is empowering rural women and youth. #FAO80 #1Country1Product

🧄🥔🌰🧅 #DYK? White and brown-coloured fruits and vegetables contain phytochemicals with antiviral and antibacterial properties as well as potassium that makes our cells function normally. #HealthyDiets

🌱📲 Expanding youth access to digital tech in rural areas can modernize agriculture—unlocking markets, finance, knowledge & innovation. Find more in @FAO.org report 👉https://t.co/8e43LkQUzf #MoveFoodForward #AgInnovation

🌾Farmers 🚛Food transporters 🏭Factory Workers 🛒Grocers 👨🍳Cooks 👨Family members 👩🏽 Friends 👨🏽You Today and every day, we are thankful to all the #FoodHeroes out there helping to make diverse, nutritious, safe and affordable foods for all. 🙏

🌾 The opportunities in agrifood systems are huge—but we must work with youth to unlock them. This means better access to education, land, finance & digital tools, plus investments in infrastructure and inclusive policies. 🔗 t.co/8e43LkQUzf #MoveFoodForward

Youth need agrifood systems—and agrifood systems need youth. 🌱👩🌾 Decent jobs for young people can transform agrifood systems, boost productivity, build resilience and fuel healthier diets & stronger economies. 👉https://t.co/8e43LkQUzf #MoveFoodForward

🍅🍎🍓🌶️🍒🍉 Red-coloured fruits & vegetables often have properties that can help lower the risk of cancer & improve heart health. #HealthyDiets

In Lesotho, the potato is now a symbol of national transformation. With support from @fao.org & His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho, FAO Special Goodwill Ambassador for Nutrition, the project is empowering rural women & youth. www.fao.org/newsroom/sto... #FAO80 #1Country1Product

Do you know what’s known as Earth’s kidneys? Wetlands! From rivers and lakes, to coastal marine ecosystems and mangroves, wetlands store carbon, protect against floods and feed billions. Watch the video to learn why wetlands matter.

A shared past, present & future. For over 20 years, @fao.org has recognized traditional agricultural systems that preserve biodiversity & knowledge, providing solutions to feed the world. Today, we reach 102 Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage Systems & we keep counting! www.fao.org/giahs/en

Ready, set, anticipate! Anticipatory action saves and safeguards the essentials, including: 1️⃣ Lives 2️⃣ Livelihoods 3️⃣ Time 4️⃣ Money 5️⃣ Dignity In 2024 alone, @FAO.org supported 1.77 million people through anticipatory action. 👉 buff.ly/sgF4QYO

Many youth live in countries heavily reliant on agrifood systems for jobs and economic growth. Let’s #MoveFoodForward & empower the next generation! Investing in youth is investing in a sustainable, food-secure future for all. 👉📘 t.co/8e43LkQUzf

📗 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

Water is _______. Share the first 3⃣ words you see in the comments below 👇 #WaterAction #WWWeek

❌ Starvation must NOT be used as a tactic of war. The destruction of agricultural land leads to: 🔴 severe food shortages 🔴 acute hunger 🔴 malnutrition 🔴 economic hardships Those with power and influence, #ActForHumanity. Protect farms and food sources.

🌍 Ever wondered where to find laws on food, farming, natural resources, and the environment from any country? Discover FAOLEX — the world’s largest online database on agrifood systems. 👉 www.fao.org/faolex/en/ #FAO80 #4Betters

🌳🔥 What causes wildfires? ➡️ Fuel ➡️ Weather ➡️ An ignition source But wildfires can be prevented — and it starts long before the flames ignite. Find out how @FAO.org is working to help countries stop blazes before they begin: fao.org/forestry/firem…#GlobalFireHubu#Wildfireses

Famine confirmed for 1st time in Gaza, warns @theipcinfo.bsky.social. 500,000+ people are affected, with conditions projected to spread further. @fao.org @unicef.org @wfp.org & @who.int urge an immediate ceasefire & full humanitarian access to stop deaths from hunger. www.fao.org/newsroom/det...