Acting before disaster strikes saves and safeguards lives, livelihoods, time, money & dignity. FAO’s anticipatory action approach helps vulnerable communities prepare – protecting food systems & livelihoods while cutting emergency costs. Learn more👉 bit.ly/4eE5b3z

At an inter-regional ministerial dialogue in 🇻🇳, Food and Agriculture Organization Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol highlights the power of the #OCOP initiative to strengthen value chains of nutritious, underutilized special agricultural products across Africa & Asia.

In a video message to the High-Level Inter-regional Knowledge Exchange on the #OCOP initiative with ministers & top policymakers from Africa & Asia, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu urged stronger cooperation to accelerate #agrifood system transformation.

Typhoon #Wipha is approaching northern Viet Nam. If you live in areas likely to be impacted, follow official advice and this safety guidance to reduce your risk and help keep yourself and loved ones safe from the storm.

💭 Think 💡 Know 🏛️ Govern ⚙️ Implement 💰 Invest 📚 Learn Download Food and Agriculture Organization’s latest publication to discover how a #SystemsApproach can drive real transformation in agrifood systems. 👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd6071…

📣Don't miss: The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Address on #ClimateAction, “A Moment of Opportunity” António Guterres will outline the path to a clean energy future and the economic opportunity it brings 📅 22 July |⏰9AM ET - 8PM Viet Nam 🔴 Live at: youtube.com/live/4yYpxMiMH…

Did you know? Forested watersheds and wetlands provide 75% of the world's accessible freshwater. #WetlandsCOP15

🌳🇻🇳 VNFOREST, supported by @UNREDD & FAO Viet Nam, is developing a key Draft Decree on #ForestCarbon Services to: ✅ Mobilize finance ✅ Affirm climate commitments ✅ Improve livelihoods ✅ Define carbon credit management Local input is collected from recent consultations.

Mangroves provide: 🪵wood 🦀fish, crabs, clams 💊medicines ... & are essential for the nutrition & food security of millions around the world. But they, too, have their limits. We need to protect these vital ecosystems👉🏻 #MangroveDay #GenerationRestoration

#Gaza faces a grave risk of famine as food consumption and nutrition indicators reach their worst levels since the conflict began, warns The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification. Food and Agriculture Organization, UNICEF and World Food Programme call for an immediate and sustained ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access. fao.org/newsroom/detai…

17 goals. 5 years to achieve them. 1 future. Food & agriculture lie at the heart of achieving each & every one of the 17 #SDGs. FAO is committed to help build a better future for all, learn how 👉bit.ly/3JGDVkS #ActNow #4Betters

📣🌱Project launch: Support for climate resilient circular gardening economy in north Viet Nam A collaboration between #FAO and Viet Nam Gardening Association to empower smallholder farmers with sustainable, climate-resilient gardening practices. #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy

🤝Food and Agriculture Organization and 🇻🇳National Institute of Animal Science, with support from ROK 🇰🇷, launched the "One Health for #FoodSafety project. #OneHealth approach helps build safer food systems, prevent diseases, and advance the national strategy for a healthier future. #SafeFoodForAll

🤝Strengthening FAO Viet Nam & AgriTrade partnership A productive meeting with AgriTrade to explore new collaboration avenues. We focus on empowering farmers with new tech, better market access & training programs to build a more resilient and sustainable agrifood system.🇻🇳

FAO Representative in 🇻🇳, Mr. Vinod Ahuja, discussed with Lao Cai PPC on strengthening #TyphoonYagi relief and long-term development through #ForestandFarmFacility.   Highlight was a visit to Binh Minh Coop - a successful model for #SustainableForestry and #CommunityDevelopment

Youth are the present & future of agrifood systems. This #YouthDay & every day, let's ensure they have better access to education, land, finance, digital tools, infrastructure & inclusive policies. They are key to building a hunger-free & a sustainable future for all. #4Betters

85% of the world’s youth live where agrifood systems are a key sector. But barriers hold them back. The opportunities in agrifood systems are huge, but only if we work with young people to unlock them. More 👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd5886… #MoveFoodForward #YouthDay

FAO Representative in Viet Nam 🇻🇳, Mr. Vinod Ahuja met with German Ambassador 🇩🇪, Ms. Helga Margarete Barth to highlight joint efforts on #FoodSecurity, #ClimateAction, and sustainable agri-food systems in Viet Nam. Looking forward to continued collaboration. German Embassy Hanoi

FAO Representative in Viet Nam Vinod Ahuja met with British Ambassador Iain Frew today. They discussed strong collaboration on #Forests 🌳, #ClimateAction 🌍, and the Food Systems Transformation Partnership. Looking forward to more opportunities! 🇻🇳🇬🇧 UK in Viet Nam🇬🇧🇻🇳

🤝FAO Viet Nam and WWF Viet Nam met today to discuss our collaboration! We're reviewing past projects and planning for future opportunities. We look forward to leveraging our combined expertise to advance Viet Nam's progress toward achieving the SDGs.