Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Innovation can transform lives, but its true value lies in reaching those who need it most. At #WorldFoodDay 2026, @fao.org and global leaders highlighted how innovating today can nourish tomorrow. #AgInnovation

Healthy ecosystems underpin over half of global GDP and are fundamental to economic stability. Read more in The State of the World’s Forests 2026 report: https://doi.org/10.4060/ce0633en #SOFO2026 #GenerationRestoration

What does #ElNiño have to do with #DesertLocusts? By disrupting rainfall and temperature patterns, El Niño can create ideal conditions for locusts to thrive. 📽️ Learn how @fao.org's early warning systems help protect crops and #FoodSecurity. 👇

By turning crop waste & manure into biofertiliser, Georgian farmer Nana is reducing waste & growing healthier food for her family. Through an EU- & Sweden-supported @fao.org Farmer Field School, farmers adopt techniques to improve soil health & produce food more sustainably. https://bit.ly/4dTI1qY

“Natural grazing is everything for us.” For Nino Nugzarashvili, a dairy farmer in Georgia, rangelands sustain her livelihood. With @fao.org's support, she's reviving a traditional dairy product while preserving local food heritage. 🔗 https://bit.ly/49hqB52 #IYRP2026

Mountains host most of the world's species of amphibians, birds & mammals. Plants, animals, insects, microbes & their environment... Biodiversity is vital to global food production & essential for human well-being. #MountainsMatter #COP17Armenia

The Global Seed Vault safeguards crop diversity at −18°C. Through the collective efforts of @fao.org, @croptrust.bsky.social, @nordgen.bsky.social, @planttreaty.bsky.social & Gov of Norway, this global backup continues to grow, helping safeguard our food future. #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed

🎬 What does innovation really mean beyond new technologies? @fao.org is inviting students, professionals & creatives worldwide to join the Innovation Beyond the Buzzword Video Challenge & turn agrifood innovation ideas into engaging videos. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hXKzqj #AgInnovation

🧐 Did you know? The @fao.org #Elearning Academy is your gateway to over 1 000 free, multilingual certified courses on food and agriculture. Check them out here 👉 https://elearning.fao.org/

If it's not safe, it's not food. 5 benefits of #FoodSafety 👇

When the UN system comes together, we amplify our ability to make lasting change. Explore ‌@fao.org's United for Impact interactive story to see how our partnerships are delivering on the ground. 🔗 https://www.fao.org/interactive/2026/un-collaboration-united-for-impact/en/ #UnitedForImpact #UNDay

Ever wondered what agrifood systems are? Find out and play our interactive game to see how a change in one part of the system can have wide-reaching impacts on others. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4vIOKdK #SystemsApproach

High in the Arctic, the Global Seed Vault stores seeds from genebanks around the world, helping protect crop diversity and contributing to the conservation of agricultural biodiversity. Did you know these benefits of Svalbard's seed vault? #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed @planttreaty.bsky.social

🌍 Across 29 countries, more than 100 Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage Systems showcase centuries of knowledge, agrobiodiversity and resilience. Have you discovered #GIAHS yet? 👉 fao.org/giahs/en

📌Register now! 2026 @fao.org Law Lecture, led by HE Santiago Oñate Laborde, on "FAO Contribution to the Development of International Law: Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow." ⏲️29 October | 14:30 CEST 👉 https://bit.ly/4dVX8jE ℹ️ https://bit.ly/4dPaazl #WorldFoodDay

Unsafe food sickens 866 million people, costing an estimated $110 billion a year in lost productivity and medical costs in low- and middle-income countries alone. At the #WorldFoodPrize, @faodg.fao.org QU Dongyu called #FoodSafety key to ending hunger. https://bit.ly/4zKzM8S

"I planted peanuts in land where they had never been grown before, because I believed that change begins from the soil." In Jordan, Samira became the first to grow peanuts commercially, defying social and economic barriers 👉 https://bit.ly/4xVM3pS #IYWF2026 #SoilHealth

📢 @fao.org is calling for case studies and stories showcasing innovative approaches, practical solutions & impactful experiences in urban & peri-urban forestry across diverse contexts. Find out more & submit by 30 November 2026. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3VETtAk #GreenCities

In many countries, agrifood systems are a more important source of livelihoods for women than for men. Investing in women farmers strengthens food security, rural livelihoods & sustainable agrifood systems for all. 🔗 https://www.fao.org/woman-farmer-2026/en #YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026

Are you a university student or recent graduate interested in food security, sustainability and global policymaking? Join the Global Model @fao.org 2026 in Rome from 24–27 November 2026! Learn more and register here 👉 https://bit.ly/4hMmtyX #ModelFAO

Coral reefs provide vital habitat for a quarter of the world’s known marine species. From bees & earthworms to coral reefs & rainforests, biodiversity helps to keep our agrifood systems healthy, productive & resilient. 👉https://bit.ly/3iEH0cw #COP17Armenia

How can impact funds help bridge the financing gap in agrifood systems? A new @fao.org study examines 81 impact funds investing in food & agriculture across low- and middle-income countries, offering insights to attract more capital and drive agrifood systems transformation. https://bit.ly/4jr2g2H

Maintaining biodiversity means: 🐛 Healthy ecosystems 🧑‍🌾 Resilient rural livelihoods 🥕 Nutritious food Our food future depends on it. Here are just 5 benefits 👇 #COP17

📢 Calling cities everywhere! 🌍 Ready to transform urban spaces to deliver economic, social & environmental benefits? Join the @fao.org #GreenCities Network for tools, training & events for greener, healthier & more resilient cities. Apply now 👉 https://bit.ly/4eW23m0 #WorldUrbanForum

How do we classify fruit left on the tree or in the field because of harvest practices or grading? FAO guidelines for fruits and vegetables help countries measure harvest and post-harvest losses, giving reliable data to track #SDG12 target 12.3. 🔗 doi.org/10.4060/ce12...

Droughts, heat & wildfires are degrading the land our food depends on. Check out @fao.org’s interactive story and bring a degraded landscape back to life using proven solutions that protect food, biodiversity & livelihoods. https://bit.ly/4yro8yI #COP17 #ExtremeHeat

🏆 Meet the winners! Four changemakers are turning learning into action, empowering farmers, protecting forests, strengthening #PlantHealth, inspiring youth & more. Read their stories & the impact of @fao.org's #elearning Academy 🔗 https://elearning.fao.org/youth-contest#winners

The world needs to restore 470M hectares of degraded land and forests to meet 2030 targets. The State of the World’s Forests 2026 report presents 18 case studies from across the world, providing replicable lessons and scalable models. More: https://doi.org/10.4060/ce0633en #SOFO2026

From the Caribbean to the Pacific, island cuisines tell stories of culture, heritage and resilience. Discover @fao.org's new book celebrating the culinary traditions of Small Island Developing States and their role in food security, nutrition and sustainability. 📖 https://doi.org/10.4060/ce1823en

We want to say THANK YOU to this year's @FAO Champions & #FoodHeroes: Rudo Maponga, Prakriti Gautam, Max Mariola, Matteo Ward, Marlon St. Louis, Hassan bin Muhammad Sayyid Habibi & many more. Together, let's innovate today to nourish tomorrow. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4scKN0s #WorldFoodDay

For Falmata, dried meat means much more than food. It means her own income, feeding her children and keeping them in school. With CERF Climate Action Account support, @fao.org is helping Falmata and other women build livelihoods and nourish communities in Chad. #WorldFoodDay

Did you know there's a day dedicated to food every year? #WorldFoodDay is celebrated annually on 16 October! Watch the video to discover the simple actions you can take every day to make a difference. Learn more: https://www.fao.org/world-food-day/en

🔴 Join the #WorldFoodDay ceremony live now! Let's foster innovation that nourishes people today while protecting the resources future generations depend on. 👉 https://www.fao.org/webcast/en Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow. #AgInnovation

When innovation reaches people, tomorrow's harvest grows stronger. This #WorldFoodDay & every day, let's honour our roots & cultivate innovation for a better future for all. Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow. 🔗 https://www.fao.org/world-food-day/en

🎂 @fao.org’s Food and Agriculture Museum and Network turns 1 today! Discover the cultures, knowledge and innovations shaping how we grow, share and enjoy food. Explore. Learn. Act. 📍Book your visit to #FAOMuNe in Rome! https://www.fao.org/museum-network/en

Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow. This #WorldFoodDay, let's foster innovation that nourishes people today while protecting the resources future generations depend on. Learn more 🔗 https://www.fao.org/world-food-day/en/ #AgInnovation

“Water security is food security. Water is food. Water is life.” At the #RomeWaterDialogue, @fao.org highlights the need for better water governance to strengthen food security and unveils a digital platform to support sustainable irrigation investments. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3U3Mal8 #WorldFoodForum

Women are indispensable to agrifood systems, but their work and leadership too often remain unseen. @fao.org’s inaugural 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development celebrates their vital role and leadership across agrifood systems. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4zkaSwP #IYWF2026

In Central America's Dry Corridor, #ElNiño threatens to worsen the extreme drought that degrades soils & puts farmers’ livelihoods at risk. With support from the USA & Japan, @fao.org’s #SoilFER turns #SoilIntelligence into practical advice to improve soils & build resilience. #RuralWomensDay

"By supporting women farmers, we are investing not only in food production, but also in Africa's cultural heritage, biodiversity & sustainable future" This #YearOfTheWomanFarmer, chef Fatmata Binta, @fao.org's Goodwill Ambassador for Africa, celebrates African women farmers. #RuralWomensDay

Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow. Today’s innovations can help build a more food-secure and sustainable future for generations to come. 📅 Join us online on 16 October for the #WorldFoodDay 2026 Ceremony! 🕙 10:00 CEST 👉 https://www.fao.org/webcast/detail/world-food-day-ceremony/en

“Agriculture has never belonged only to men." Through persistence and #AgInnovation, Cao is demonstrating the strength of #RuralWomen and their capacity to lead the future of agriculture. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4hFaNwk #IYWF2026

Women farmers are key to food security, nutrition & economic resilience. Yet in agrifood jobs, they earn just 78 cents for every dollar men earn @fao.org’s interactive story shows how closing the gender gap could boost global GDP by $1 trillion 🔗 https://bit.ly/4B2Dc8D #IYWF2026

Genebanks worldwide, including Ukraine’s national genebank, deposited seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, adding to over 1.4 million samples safeguarded. The Svalbard Dialogue highlighted the need for lasting investment and cooperation to protect crop diversity. Press release soon🗞️ @fao.org

🌱 Small seeds. Global benefits. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault safeguards crop diversity, protects seeds in emergencies & brings countries together, with the International Plant Treaty supporting this shared mission. Stay tuned for more from Svalbard!❄️ #FoodSecurity @fao.org

💡Big ideas start with curious minds. Explore @fao.org's new activity book and inspire the next generation of #FoodHeroes through fun, interactive learning. Every activity is a step towards a better food future. 🔗 https://doi.org/10.4060/ce0290en #WorldFoodDay #AgInnovation

📣 Don't miss this year's Junior #WorldFoodDay! Follow @fao.org to watch live! Get inspired by FAO Champions and #FoodHeroes to take action for a better future. 🗓️ 15 October 🕜 10:30 CEST 📱 https://www.fao.org/webcast/detail/junior-world-food-day-2026/en

From global risk monitoring to action on the ground, resilience starts before disaster strikes. As #ElNiño intensifies, @fao.org and partners are acting early to protect vulnerable livelihoods. More funding is needed to scale anticipatory action. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4yGktyb #DRRDay

🎨 Ready to turn your ideas into art? Children and youth aged 5–19 are invited to join the 2026 #WorldFoodDay poster contest and show how innovation can help feed the world, protect the planet and shape a better future for everyone. 🔗 https://www.fao.org/world-food-day/contest/en #AgInnovation