Forests are more than landscapes – they are critical to planetary health. Invasive species threaten biodiversity, ecosystem services, livelihoods and resilience to the changing climate. Protecting forests means protecting health. New @fao.org position paper: https://doi.org/10.4060/cd9599en

“A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.” -- Nelson Mandela On this #MandelaDay and every day, let's dream of a world without hunger and poverty.

🌳🔥 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: https://fao.org/forestry/firemanagement/en #GlobalFireHub #ExtremeHeat

🚨#COAG30 starts on Monday! Join discussions on @fao.org's agrifood programme of work, bioeconomy, integrated land-use planning, strengthening #OneHealth, and more. Register: https://bit.ly/4gWtZXK

Monitoring #AntimicrobialResistance is essential to protect animal health, food systems and public health. Explore how the International @fao.org InFARM System is strengthening global AMR surveillance 👉 https://doi.org/10.4060/cd9731en #COAG30

Terrestrial animal-source food contributes to healthy diets and nutrition, providing high-quality protein & key micronutrients — essential for muscle growth, immunity, & neurodevelopment. 🥚🥛🥩 📖 Read more: https://bit.ly/4tYEEEn #IYRP2026

At Geneva’s Digital Week, @FAO advocates for inclusive, responsible & development-oriented digital transformation that empowers farmers and rural communities. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4prlDcL #AIForGood #AgInnovation

Trees and urban forests can make our cities cooler, greener, healthier and happier places to live. They even act as air filters, improving air quality for city dwellers! #CleanAirNow #GreenCities #GenerationRestoration #ElNiño

Better water governance is essential to tackle #WaterScarcity and strengthen agriculture across the Near East and North Africa. Explore this new @fao.org publication on advancing more equitable and sustainable water management 👉 https://doi.org/10.4060/cd8911en

Cities are shaping the future of agrifood systems. A #SystemsApproach can help make them more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable. Explore @fao.org’s Framework for Transforming Urban Agrifood Systems 👉 https://doi.org/10.4060/cd9925en

📌 Mark your calendar for 21 July. 📙 @fao.org, @ifad.org, @unicef.org, @wfp.org & @who.int are launching the 2026 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report. Live webcast: https://bit.ly/4bwNDGf #SOFI2026 #COAG30

In the Gaza Strip, @fao.org is scaling up its conditional cash assistance program to support 1 500 small-scale farmers in producing enough fresh vegetables to meet the annual needs of around 100 000 people. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3RalLRr #AgricultureCan

Register now for @fao.org's Global Conference for Actions on #OneHealth in Agrifood Systems. We need cross-sector collaboration and diverse perspectives to shape impactful One Health actions. 📅 21–23 September 2026 https://meeting.fao.org/0e7a2b68-9aad-f011-bbd3-6045bd8d52bcmem

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: https://bit.ly/3SRwosZ

🔥 For every 1°C increase in average global temperatures, we are seeing up to a 6% decrease in yield for the four major crops – maize, rice, soy & wheat – that provide 60% of global calories. More in @fao.org-@wmo-global.bsky.social report👉 https://doi.org/10.4060/cd9394en #ExtremeHeat

Extreme weather, pests and supply disruptions are reshaping global beverage markets. Better market information and greater resilience are key to reducing risks across value chains. Explore this new @fao.org publication for more 👉 https://doi.org/10.4060/ce0560en

There are 1.3 billion young people in the world and nearly 50% of them work in agrifood systems. But many face barriers. It's time to include, invest & empower youth. When young people thrive, agrifood systems thrive. #SkillsRightNow #YouthSkillsDay

Tackling plastic pollution in agriculture starts with the 6Rs: 🙅‍ Refuse 💡 Redesign 📉 Reduce 🔁 Reuse ♻️ Recycle 🌱 Recover Every step matters to #BeatPlasticPollution.

JUST OUT | @fao.org report finds that supply & demand shocks drive over 90% of price swings in global coffee, cocoa & tea markets. Weather-related disruptions, plant diseases & concentrated production amplify volatility, directly impacting millions of smallholders. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4bJNVcT

#DYK women farmers support rural economies by creating jobs? Find out more about their key role across agrifood systems. 🔗 https://www.fao.org/woman-farmer-2026/en #YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026

🌳🌴 🌳 Trees and urban forests can make our cities cooler, greener, healthier and happier places to live. They even act as air filters, improving air quality for city dwellers! #CleanAirNow #GreenCities #GenerationRestoration

Have you ever avoided a food product because of a "May contain" warning? @fao.org @who.int Codex Alimentarius has adopted new guidelines to address the inconsistent or overuse of precautionary allergen labelling. Here are 5 things to know about allergens & the new guidelines https://bit.ly/4fqR7wi

🌳🏙️#DYK that urban forests and trees can reduce air temperature by up to 8️⃣ degrees celsius. #GreenCities

🎤 #InCaseYouMissedIt In this The Work We Do episode, Sarah Cahill, Secretary of @fao.org - @who.int Codex Alimentarius, discusses the impact of food-borne disease on society and health. From burdens to solutions, safe food everywhere. 🎥👉 https://youtu.be/oF48lBXFoCw #CodexCAC49 #FoodSafety

📊Global food markets are under increasing pressure. 🎙️The new episode of The Work We Do examines the findings of @fao.org's #SOCO2026 report: how shocks affect food trade & what makes global food markets resilient. ▶️Watch: https://youtu.be/X4tcMkJQnfI 📖Read: https://doi.org/10.4060/cd8309en

Rangelands store up to 30% of global soil organic carbon and support healthy ecosystems. Let's protect these landscapes from increasing pressure from land conversion and the depletion of natural resources. 🔗https://www.fao.org/rangelands-pastoralists-2026/en #IYRP2026

Women farmers are knowledge holders, innovators & custodians of their communities. For @fao.org Goodwill Ambassador Fatmata Binta, smart farming can help ease the burden on women farmers, but only if they have access to land, finance & the right tools. #IYWF2026 #SmartFarming

🌍How resilient are global food markets? From extreme weather & conflicts to pandemics & financial crises, food markets face growing risks. Understanding how these shocks spread is essential for strengthening global food security. Read more: https://doi.org/10.4060/cd8309en #SOCO2026

📣 Check out this new @fao.org e-learning hub on Forest monitoring for #ClimateAction! Take an individual course and earn a digital badge, or follow a complete learning path to earn a Master Badge! 🏅 Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/LnGb50Z7xJk #ELearning

🔥 Rising temperatures are exceeding thermal safety margin of crops, livestock & aquatic species. Physiological stress can begin in 25–35°C range during critical stages such as flowering & reproduction. More in @fao.org-@wmo-global.bsky.social report👉 https://doi.org/10.4060/cd9394en #ExtremeHeat