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https://www.fao.org/africa 23-09-2022 14:51:43
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As the Africa Climate Summit gets underway in Nairobi, FAOAfricaADG Abebe Haile-Gabriel sets out the central role agrifood systems can play in addressing the climate crisis. #ACS2023


It's #WorldRabiesDay🐶 Today, regional leaders including Food and Agriculture Organization's Abebe Haile-Gabriel have issued a statement urging greater action under #OneHealth to eliminate rabies. Read the statement and share if you agree 👉🏿bit.ly/48qopX3 #WorldRabiesDay2023


🙏 to the funding from Norway | South Sudan, the Yabua vegetable farmers group in Yambio is now flourishing with their veggie production! This initiative not only generates income for local households but empowers them to support their children's education. #Resilience



Saddened by the passing of President Dr Hage G. Geingob, a champion for Namibian agriculture and a visionary leader. His dedication to food security and sustainability leaves a lasting legacy. We offer our deepest condolences.


The call for submissions "How can Food and Agriculture Organization better support countries in addressing #Governance of agrifood systems #transformation to make them more #sustainable, #inclusive and resilient?" is extended until 1 April 2024. Have your say where it matters! 👉fao.org/fsnforum/call-…

Alphonso's journey with #Fish-selling in Terekeka is a testament to the transformative power of FAO #SouthSudan's Fisher Community #Resilience Enhancement Project 🎣, generously funded by Embassy of the Netherlands in South Sudan. Read his story here ➡️ shorturl.at/eGT23




#Poultry can help provide affordable proteins & micronutrients to the undernourished, improve food security & public health and help mitigate climate change (as poultry systems can be environmentally friendly). 🦃 How often do you consume eggs and poultry meat? Let FAO Livestock


.Food and Agriculture Organization & World Bank visited a cattle camp at MAFAO today as part of the livestock vaccination campaign. 🙏 to the World Bank, FAO supports pastoralist communities to ensure their 🐄🐐 are healthy while empowering them to value the importance of #Livestock commercialization.

With AGRA - Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems., we’re celebrating #IWD2025 in Accra, Ghana by recognising the role of women in agrifood systems. By unlocking barriers for women, agrifood systems can be more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable for all!



At #ARFSD11, FAO's Abebe Haile-Gabriel had a clear call on ending child labour in agric in Africa. Children deserve a childhood filled with learning, not labour. A future defined by hope, not hardship. Targeted investments are needed & persistent social norms must be challenged.


Opening the ECA #ARFSD11 side event "Re-imagining the Future of Women in Food Systems" Food and Agriculture Organization Director Stefanos Fotiou highlighted that despite their critical role in #FoodSystems, women continue to face widespread and systematic discrimination. #GenderEquality #SDG5




A cross-regional learning session on the #HandinHand Initiative has looked at how we can enhance the business model for accelerated agrifood systems transformation. FAO's Abebe Haile-Gabriel says the strength of the Initiative lies in its country-led model.


At the FiBL conference on Agroecological Transition of Food Systems in Africa, Food and Agriculture Organization's ADG & Regional Rep for Africa Abebe Haile-Gabriel highlighted how #Agroecology can help achieve Better Production, Better Nutrition, a Better Environment & a Better Life, leaving no one behind!
