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FAO’s Resilient Agriculture Livelihoods (ReAL) project will reach over 151 000 people (21 572 households) over the next 10 months across 15 provinces in all eight regions of Afghanistan. The project will prioritize small-scale farmers, livestock keepers and landless laborers, with particular attention to widows and women-headed households.   “We are very grateful to the UK government for this timely and strategic support,” said Richard Trenchard, FAO Representative in Afghanistan. “Afghanistan’s farmers are extraordinarily resilient, but repeated climate and economic shocks are eroding this strength. This project lays down important pathways to help farmers rebuild that resilience—leading to better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and ultimately, a better life – what we in FAO call the ‘Four Betters’. In a country where agriculture sustains most lives, this is a short-term investment with long-term impact.”   In its first year, the project will help farming families improve wheat and dairy production, restore community irrigation systems, expand access to high-quality seeds, and protect livestock through vaccination campaigns and local animal health services. Women will play a central role in the project, with tailored support for widows and women-headed households through poultry packages, livestock training, and access to dairy markets—enhancing nutrition for women and their children and boosting income opportunities.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dYdP5HT2 #TogetherForDevelopment #InvestInHumanity #AgricultureCan #4Betters

Early detection of animal diseases is vital to protecting small ruminants & farmers' livelihoods. With FAO & International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s support, veterinary labs in Nigeria are using innovative tools to diagnose & control outbreaks. 🔗Read more: https://bit.ly/4djI2kT

⭐️Are you looking for home-based job opportunities? Check out these openings at FAO. Apply, tag, share, repost and like! Early Warning Specialist (2501759) Closure Date: 07/Aug/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/e5A7bvd5 Emergency Project Operations Specialist (2402796) Location: Various Locations Closure Date: 12/Aug/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/gJxMyMSq Public Health Expert (2501738) Closure Date: 04/Aug/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/eUYFC_Jj Sustainable Land Management Specialist (4 positions) (2501758) Closure Date: 06/Aug/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/e3taDi46             Agricultural Investment Specialist (2501781) Closure Date: 11/Aug/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/eSks8Stt National Hand in Hand Specialist (2501799) Closure Date: 12/Aug/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/eXHQ636F Software Developer (2501798) Closure Date: 12/Aug/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/esQWxHUC Gender Expert (2501796) Closure Date: 12/Aug/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/ePF8dxkj State Agrarian Register (SAR) Development Coordinator (2501810) Closure Date: 13/Aug/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/eUzFy4XY                         Specialist in Agrarian Conflicts - TR038 (2501777) Closure Date: 15/Aug/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/emJktDkd   Fisheries Global and Regional Processes Specialist (2501481) Closure Date: 16/Sep/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/dsG4bSJG #UNJobs #FAOJobs #HomeBasedJobs #RemoteJobs

The FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu, had a Papal Audience with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican City today. The Director-General conveyed his deep appreciation to His Holiness for the opportunity to meet, as well as for the many years of close cooperation between FAO and the Holy See. The Director-General also recalled the excellent relations with the previous Holy Father, Pope Francis, and looked forward to further strengthening support and collaboration, noting the important role that the Holy See played in addressing global challenges, including food security. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dtZpmchh

🦗 “It doesn’t come from above like a typical storm, it arrives as a dark, heaving cloud, but at eye level. It’s a wall of moving life.” #DesertLocust swarms are fast, destructive, and transboundary, threatening food security across regions. 🛰️ But today, FAO is transforming how the world responds: By combining field reports, satellite imagery, drones, and weather models, FAO helps countries detect and act before swarms form. From reaction to prevention, early warning is now possible. ➡️ FAO’s Mahgoub Boshara explains more: https://lnkd.in/egSZQQvz

As sea risks rise, safer boats mean safer livelihoods.   Storms and cyclones occur with greater frequency and intensity. Fishers will need to adapt to the changing situation and invest in better and safer equipment. These safer, stronger and better boats can support the climate change adaptation process in the fisheries sector in Sri Lanka and elsewhere.   See how FAO, International Labour Organization& International Maritime Organization are helping #SmallScaleFishers adapt with smarter boat designs built to international safety standards 👉 https://lnkd.in/duWURH6Y   #SafetyFirst

Do you know what’s known as Earth’s kidneys? 💧 Wetlands!    From rivers and lakes, to coastal marine ecosystems and mangroves, wetlands store carbon, protect against floods and feed billions.   But we’ve already lost 22% of them since 1970.   We need to conserve, restore and use wetlands wisely, because restoring them costs way more than protecting them.   ☝️ Watch the video to learn why wetlands matter.   #WetlandsCOP15

🌿 In the mountains of Tajikistan, traditional healing is more than a practice—it’s a legacy. Mahmadali, a healer from the village of Gulrez, uses herbs and plants from the surrounding hills to prepare natural remedies, just like his father before him. Passed down through generations, this knowledge is rooted in Tajikistan’s rich agrobiodiversity. But climate change, overharvesting, and cultural shifts are putting both plants and wisdom at risk. With support from FAO and the Global Environment Facility, Mahmadali received training and tools to improve his methods—making his work more efficient while preserving centuries-old practices. Now, he’s not only helping his community heal, but also teaching the next generation. 🔗 Read more: Healing hands and healing plants of Tajikistan

Gaza faces a grave risk of famine as food consumption and nutrition indicators reach their worst levels since the conflict began, warns TheIPCinfo. FAO, UNICEF and World Food Programme call for an immediate and sustained ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access. Read more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dS2wERiJ

🌍 The countdown is on! Register now for the 2025 World Food Forum flagship event, taking place from 10–17 October at the FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, and online. Join us as we recognize the power of youth in transforming agrifood systems. This year, we will also mark FAO’s 80th anniversary in a global, week-long gathering of young changemakers, leaders and experts. This is where the future of agrifood systems takes shape. Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future. 🔗 Don’t miss out. Register now –https://lnkd.in/d8eNnu7G #WorldFoodForum #FAO80 #SIF2025 #LeaveNoOneBehind #HandinHand #WorldFoodDay #IndigenousPeoples #Seeds2Foods #WaterAction