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Joint UN , and action is improving food security, nutrition & resilience in Lao PDR🇱🇦
“The work of the UN Food and Agriculture Agencies is essential to address food insecurity in Lao PDR,” says
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The final event of the series on #schoolfood explores how school-based food and nutrition education can support children and adolescents in developing healthy food practices for life.
Join us!
👉bit.ly/3VgwW7X
🗓️8 Dec
🕔3 PM (CET)
#MySchoolFood
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5⃣ benefits of pollinators 👇
From increased food production to increased biodiversity our pollinators give us so much.
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In 2022, assisted over 30M people in rural areas for whom agriculture is their means of survival. As acute hunger continues to escalate, I call on Members to spare no efforts to help save lives & livelihoods. In 2023, with $1.9B FAO can help 48M people in dire need.
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In Thailand, is providing technical assistance in the fishing & aquaculture sectors to help achieve a #BlueTransformation.
Learn how innovative technology & techniques are boosting productivity, safeguarding livelihoods & contributing to nutrition security👇
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. visited the
Thongmang Agricultural Cooperative to learn more about how the U.S. - together with - has supported their development of manure compost and bio-extracts for pest control. We're proud to see this group contributing to Lao PDR's agricultural sector!
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This week I visited Lao PDR to learn about the country's coping mechanisms amidst the global food crisis, and to highlight crucial U.S. support. Looking forward to showing you how @FAO, @WFP and partners are helping Lao PDR and its people in the fight against food insecurity.
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Strong surveillance systems are critical to better identify and respond to #animalhealth threats.
Our team across the region gathered to learn how to utilize ’s Surveillance Evaluation Tool to improve animal disease surveillance capacities at the country level.
#OneHealth
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STRENGTHENING WOMEN, YOUTHS, CONTRACTORS, & GOVERNMENT OFFICERS’ CAPACITIES
Read how #EU-funded improves the capacities of #PapuaNewGuinea's national & provincial partners in road construction works for the benefit of farming communities: tinyurl.com/4jrzwnd6
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"During the 3 days of the forum we have heard many inspiring stories of how innovations can provide solutions to difficult problems and help transform people’s lives for the better and build resilient and sustainable agri-food systems" says Mr Jong-Jin Kim.
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FAO ADG for Asia in the Pacific, Jong-Jin Kim opens the FAO 2023-2027 Multi-Country Programming Framework for the Pacific Islands workshop.
“In today’s workshop, we will have the opportunity to review and agree on FAO’s support to the Pacific for the next five years”.
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H.E. Ambassador spent time with learning how climate-resilient technology solutions are applied to crop seeds in Lao PDR. She visited Rice and Cash Crop Research Center, which develops new varieties, hosts traditional gene bank & provides quality seeds
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. Brian Lubbers gives a recap of the webinar outcomes to participants of the regional consultation on the development of clinical breakpoints for priority bug-drug combinations in the region.
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.- AMR Project Coordinator Mary Joy Gordoncillo opens the regional consultation on how to support the development of clinical breakpoints for priority bug-drug combinations in the region.
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International experts from CLSI and VetCAST briefed webinar attendees on the normative process for standard-setting organizations in developing veterinary clinical breakpoints.
More information: bit.ly/3OMMi1n
#AMR, #AntimicrobialResistance, #AnimalHealth
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H.E. , US Permanent Representative to the -based agencies , & , working on food, agriculture, nutrition & rural development is visiting Lao PDR 🇱🇦 to learn about the country’s coping mechanisms amidst the global food crisis.
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#.- #AMR Project Coordinator Mary Joy Gordoncillo and Project Specialist Jutanat Srisamran briefed participants on their work in advancing regional contributions to the global work on veterinary pathogen clinical breakpoints.
👉bit.ly/3OMMi1n
#AnimalHealth
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. #ECTAD Regional Manager Kachen Wongsathapornchai spoke at the opening of webinar on advancing regional contributions to the global work on veterinary pathogen clinical breakpoints. Read more: bit.ly/3OMMi1n
#AntimicrobialResistance #AMR #AnimalHealth
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. has led the complex international operation to remove the huge stockpile of toxic pesticide DDT after being left in the port city of Chattogram, Bangladesh 🇧🇩 for nearly four decades.
For more details:
👉FAO Press Release: bit.ly/3Uk5SDB
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“Healthy foods in schools is definitely important to Tonga for a healthy school setting, that does not only focus on food but also physical activity, environment and of course healthy knowledge for teachers, students and parents within the community”-Siale Akauola, Tonga.
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“It is important that government officials are apolitical, effective, efficient and professional to promote and support the (MVI) because at the end of the day working together is the key to success and sharing success stories”- Hon. Crossley Tatui, Niue.
#pacificsidssolutions
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"I am pleased to say that Samoa has walked the talk, especially this year. We have been able to promote and advocate the work of the Multi-dimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) through many regional meetings" - says Peseta Noumea Simi, CEO, MFAT Samoa.
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When we look at a region like the Pacific, we see that access to healthy diets and nutritious foods is the challenge, more than access to food itself. So for us it’s about making nutritious food more accessible, affordable and available - Alpha Ba, WFP Pacific
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.#HappeningNow
Join us for Pacific SIDS Solutions Forum to dive deep into challenges & solutions to shocks related to COVID-19, #climatechange & 5F crisis
Livestream: youtu.be/jraroPdSdWE
Register: bit.ly/PacificSIDS-reg
More info: bit.ly/PacificSIDS-in
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During the 2022 World Food Forum, PLO hosted a talk concert with the theme "Walk the Talk on 4 Betters". We will continue to engage more with youth to achieve the SDGs and lead the way in sharing experiences and knowledge on the transformation of sustainable agri-food systems.
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2022 세계식량포럼에서 @FAOSouthKorea는 식량의 미래 전망과 SDGs 실현을 주제로 "Walk the Talk on 4 Betters" 라는 청년 대상의 토크콘서트를 개최하였습니다. 청년들과 함께 지속가능한 농식품 시스템 전환을 위한 경험과 지식을 공유할 수 있도록 앞장서겠습니다.
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Samoa’s food import bill remains high and will increase as the prices of basic food items in the shops is forecast to increase further.
Read more: bit.ly/3GXaCvQ
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Innovation seems to be way out for Samoa and other Pacific Small Islands Developing States as they continue to deal with high food and fuel prices.
Read more👉bit.ly/3VFcWf8
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#HappeningNow
Join us on day 3 of #PacificSIDSSolutions Forum to dive deep into challenges and solutions to shocks related to #COVID-19, #climatechange and 5f crises.
Livestream (day 3): youtu.be/jraroPdSdWE
More info: bit.ly/PacificSIDS-in
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Small Islands & Developing States (#SIDS) are more vulnerable to the effects of #COVID19 than most.
COVID-19 has impacted SIDS':
▶️Health Systems
▶️Economies
▶️Food Security
Join us Live for the SIDS Solutions Forum:
Day 3👉 bit.ly/PacificSIDS-in
#PacificSIDSSolutions
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Increased food, feed, fuel & fertilizer prices paired with limited access to finance disproportionately affect Pacific SIDS. We need people-centred approaches, investments & to use science, #Aginnovation & tech to accelerate agrifood systems transformation. #PacificSIDSSolution
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.@FAODG QU Dongyu & Hon Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, the Prime Minister of Samoa, today called on Small Island Developing States to leverage the power of innovation to regain momentum toward achievement of the SDGs.
Press Release: bit.ly/3uaWEPo
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Join us for the fourth and final -- webinar on #schoolfood to learn how school-based food and nutrition education can increase the impact of nutrition guidelines and standards for school food!
👉bit.ly/3VgwW7X
🗓️8 Dec
🕔3 PM (CET)
#MySchoolFood
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Improving #ArtisanalFisheriesAquaculture laws & policies is key to advancing the rights of small-scale fishers, fish workers & fish farmers...
... advancing their rights is key to ensuring the sustainable growth of the sector 🌊 🐟
#IYAFA2022
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In Timor-Leste🇹🇱, WFP, FAO & the Gov't are conducting training on Integrated Food Security Phase Classification -IPC.
50 Gov't & partner staff will learn about protocols & guidelines for conducting IPC analysis to help authorities better understand & respond to food insecurity.
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It is an honour to be here in Samoa to learn about innovative examples emerging from the Pacific to transform #agrifoodsystems for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life for all - Angélica Jácome, Office of #SIDS, #LDCs and #LLDCs
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Lee In-Young, Chairman of the ROK Parliamentary League on Children, Population and Environment sent his congratulations on the #SIDS Forum and reinforced ROK’s continued contribution to creating sustainable agri-food systems with the international community to achieve the SDGs.
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Climate change & biodiversity loss are amongst the biggest health threats in #AsiaPacific. Join us for #EnvCom7 side event on strengthening environment-health nexus & #OneHealth. We are collaborating with to host the event🔗bit.ly/3EQZn6w
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In 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock will lead a response that is going beyond #COVID19 and 5F crises transforming #foodsecurity and #foodsystems in Solomon Islands - Hon. Augustine Auga Maeue, Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, #SolomonIslands
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To address the challenges under 5F, #Palau is in the process of transforming its #foodsystems to ensure resiliency and #foodsecurity in the country - Hon Steven Victor, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment of Palau
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Food remains an integral part of Samoa culture. No food - no life, as we are tied to our lands and ocean - says Hon. Laauli Leuatea Schmidt, Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, #Samoa.
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There is a critical need to promote information sharing and partnership that can help address the gaps that the Pacific #SIDS have in pursuing the food systems transformation achievement - Hon. Crossley Tatui, Minister for Finance and Infrastructure, Niue.
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While coping with #COVID19 in Tokelau, we were taught to rethink the way we manage our natural and cultural resources - says Mika Perez, Director of Economic Development, Natural Resources & Environment, Tokelau
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