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  "The ceasefire provides a critical opportunity to address the catastrophic food crisis in Gaza by enabling emergency aid delivery and initiating early recovery efforts. But this is just the beginning of a long journey to recover from the devastation. We will need sustained peace and access to meet the immense needs and ensure no one in Gaza is left behind," said FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol.   Bechdol said FAO is committed to ensuring long-term food security. In the meantime, immediate recovery efforts will prioritize rebuilding agrifood infrastructure, such as greenhouses, wells and solar systems, and scaling up the delivery of critical agricultural inputs to restore local food production.   The 15-month conflict has led to severe food insecurity for the entire population of the Gaza Strip, with communities on the brink of starvation. The latest geospatial assessment carried out by FAO and United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) between October and December 2024 reveals that the extent of the damage to Gaza's agricultural land has reached unprecedented levels.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/drt-hC4F  

In Uganda, a FAO-China #SouthSouth Cooperation project is transforming agriculture. Farmers are boosting yields with hybrid rice, fish-rice culture, and climate-smart techniques. A partnership unlocking food security and prosperity! 🌱 Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4glybME

Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous #ChineseLunarNewYear!  🐍 The #YearOfTheSnake calls for wisdom and adaptability—essential for tackling global challenges. Let’s work together to achieve the #4Betters & ensure no one is left behind!

🤔 Myth or Fact? Dromedary camel milk is sour and unappealing. 🐪 #YearOfCamelids #IYC2024

🔶Better production 🔹Better nutrition 🔶Better environment 🔹Better life, leaving no one behind. A sustainable & food secure world for all is possible if we work together. #4Betters

Sustainable farming is key to Rwanda’s agriculture-dependent economy. 🌱🇷🇼 FAO’s new guide showcases Farmer Field Schools' successes in biodiversity management, from integrated pest control to local seed restoration. Explore the lessons learnedh🔗ttps://https://lnkd.in/dhgV8TN7

Access to #HealthyDiets is a challenge for many with 3 billion people unable to afford nutritious food. FAO explores solutions to transform agrifood systems, promoting diverse, culturally rooted diets that are affordable & sustainable worldwide. ➡️ https://t.co/PP87MWdS2D

New United Nations Report: 74 percent of Latin American and Caribbean countries are highly exposed to extreme weather events, affecting food security   Changing patterns of climate variability and extreme weather events are negatively affecting all dimensions of food security and exacerbating other underlying causes of malnutrition in all its forms in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the 2024 Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition.   According to the report, between 2019 and 2023, the prevalence of undernourishment increased by 1.5 percentage points in countries affected by climate variability and extremes. The situation is worse in countries experiencing economic recessions. The most vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected, as they have fewer resources to adapt.   The report underscores the urgent need to accelerate action to build resilience within agrifood systems, which are critical for the region's progress toward eradicating hunger and malnutrition in all its forms. The report emphasizes that ensuring the long-term sustainability of agrifood systems is essential.   Report: https://lnkd.in/eTsRgGQe Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQfYAa9c

Cocoyam grows in tropical and subtropical regions. Source of energy and folate, it can be cooked in many different ways. It's time to rediscover Africa's #ForgottenCrops & their potential to transform agrifood systems for a future with #FoodSecurity👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/dvh6w-4b

New report: Sustainable Nitrogen Management in agrifood systems🌱 Nitrogen is vital for life, but mismanagement harms ecosystems, degrades soils, & drives climate change. Discover solutions to boost productivity, cut pollution, & secure food systems.🌏 🔗https://lnkd.in/d-9-yNNM