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Agrifood systems solutions are climate, biodiversity & land solutions.   This is why FAO is working to address the interlinked challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation & food insecurity.   🌎Learn more about FAO at #COP16Colombia👇 https://bit.ly/404wZsH   …and stay tuned for #COP29Azerbaijan and #COP16Riyadh!  

FAO sounds alarm over persisting high levels of hunger in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). About a quarter of the population in the DRC continues to face acute hunger, according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis. The new data shows that between July and December 2024, approximately 25.6 million people in the DRC, or 22 percent of the population analysed, are experiencing high acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above). This includes around 3.1 million people facing critical levels of food insecurity (IPC Phase 4). Projections for early 2025, suggest a similar outlook unless effective assistance is provided. According to FAO’s latest Data in Emergencies, the impact of conflict on agricultural livelihoods in the eastern part of the country is worrying. FAO is supporting conflict-affected families in eastern DRC to improve their food security and nutrition. The Organization prioritizes assistance for internally displaced people (IDPs), returnees and at-risk host communities, helping them to meet essential needs and generate income through emergency livelihood activities.

Livestock keepers in Gaza face catastrophic losses. As the risk of famine persists across the Gaza strip, FAO’s support with fodder & veterinary kits is a lifeline to restore local food production. FAO is ready to scale up efforts to deliver more aid 👉 https://bit.ly/3YGocMz

To build #PeaceWithNature we need to change the way we produce, process, and consume our food.   Discover how FAO and Global Environment Facility help countries access financing to address biodiversity loss, climate change and land degradation with agrifood systems solutions. #COP16Colombia

In this episode of #FAOBrief: 🔹FAO calls for access to Gaza to deliver agricultural aid 🔹#COP16 - #COP29: sustainable agrifood systems are key to tackling the #ClimateCrisis 🔹#WorldFoodForum2024 ends with commitment to transform agrifood systems 🎧https://lnkd.in/dDG55f6b

Take a minute to think about our oceans... 🌊Oceans act as the largest carbon sink in the 🌍 🌊Oceans host 80% of life on the 🌍 🌊Oceans provide half of the 🌍’s oxygen The health of our oceans affects us all. A few actions we can all take 👇 #BlueTransformation #COP16

In the face of #ClimateChange, #WasteWater can be an untapped resource for farmers. Safe use of wastewater can help us combat water scarcity and reduce environmental pollution. Learn more about FAO’s work on wastewater: bit.ly/3PXLb1c

🌟Check out these currently open FAO vacancies in the field of forestry. NFI and Forest Food System Coordinator (2403093) Location: Papua New Guinea Closure Date: 27/Oct/2024, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/dbGXHn5Q Sawmilling Training Specialist (2403039) Location: Guyana-Georgetown Closure Date: 28/Oct/2024, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/d6h_yjgY Forestry Officer (International Policy and Governance) (2403129) Location: Italy-Rome Closure Date: 30/Oct/2024, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/dZ__nzD3 National Forest Policy Specialist (2403207) Location: Ukraine-Kyiv Closure Date: 07/Nov/2024, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/dUCnF3q4 Apply, tag, repost, share and like! #UNJobs #FAOJobs #GenerationRestoration

At this year’s #COP16 Biodiversity Conference, FAO is focused on helping Members move from pledges to plans. While biodiversity goals are often associated with exotic animals, pristine wilderness and nature preservation zones, the key to global success is to ensure peace with nature by not only protecting but ensuring the sustainable management of biodiversity in agriculture and food systems. “Agrifood systems solutions are absolutely central to facing the big challenges related to climate, biodiversity and land management,” says Director Kaveh Zahedi, Director of FAO’s Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment. “They need to be prioritized in multilateral environmental agreements, receive more resources in both qualitative and quantitative terms, and become fully integrated into national planning processes and strategies.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/d5iqwvtf #COP16Colombia #PeaceWithNature

🌍🍽️ How are biodiversity and nutrition connected?   At #COP16Colombia, FAO and World Health Organization bring you the 4 principles common to all #HealthyDiets, supporting consensus and progress for human and planet health!   👉 https://bit.ly/4eXnShW   #COP16