International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

🌱 This year at #COP16 in Cali, Colombia, global leaders united to address a critical issue: biodiversity loss. With the global population projected to hit 9.7 billion by 2050, we must act NOW to make our food systems more sustainable and biodiversity-friendly. Dive into our latest newsletter to explore how small-scale farmers are stepping up to protect biodiversity and feed the world! 👇

What does biodiversity mean to you? 🌱 Join Ana Lucía at #COP16Colombia and find out what messages conference participants chose to share with the world ⬇️

🌱 Did you know bamboo is one of nature’s fastest-growing plants and a powerful carbon sequester? In our latest #FarmsFoodFuture episode, we explore bamboo’s untapped potential in sustainable agriculture. Tune in! 🎧 ▶ https://bit.ly/3AoLfSw

Did you know that biodiversity can benefit from sustainable food systems?   Here are three ways the people who grow our food can ensure a biodiverse future for us all ⬇   #COP16 #COP16Colombia

💡 🌱 Innovation starts with the next generation of small -scale farmers. Investing in rural youth means supporting groundbreaking solutions for the world’s food security. Let's harvest the benefits of their fresh ideas!

Rural people and nature are interlinked.     So when biodiversity declines, so too does their ability to adapt to climate change.     We can't let this happen ⬇️ #COP16

At the #G7Development Ministers' Meeting, IFAD President Dr. Alvaro Lario called on world leaders to step up efforts to eradicate poverty and hunger. If we realize small-scale agriculture's immense potential, we can make it happen.

🍄🌍 What do fungi, beavers, and rocks have in common? They’re all working to save our planet! 🎙️Tune in to the newest episode of #FarmsFoodFuture to learn how these unlikely heroes are helping tackle climate change: https://bit.ly/3A0XDIi

📣 IFAD is urging global leaders at COP16 in Cali, Colombia, to direct greater focus and funding to small-scale farmers. 🌍 The world faces a dual challenge: feeding a growing population projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, while reversing the degradation of the natural environment. ❝Addressing this situation requires transforming agri-food systems to become more sustainable and biodiversity-friendly. This transformation includes adopting agroecological practices and promoting agrobiodiversity,❞ said Oliver Page, Climate Change and Environmental Specialist at IFAD. 🌱 IFAD is committed to delivering a people-focused approach, balancing nature, livelihoods, and food security. ➡️Learn more about IFAD at #COP16: https://bit.ly/4eSiBZ1

🌍 Last week, IFAD President Alvaro Lario Lario made his second official visit to Beijing, deepening our evolving partnership with the People's Republic of China. "Our partnership with China is a cornerstone of our work in Asia and around the world," said Lario. During his visit, he met with key government officials, including Vice Premier Liu Guozhong, to explore new avenues for promoting rural revitalization and green development. ➡ Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ff2STR