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Plant Treaty @planttreaty.bsky.social · 5h

🔴 Next Week 🔴

The International @planttreaty.bsky.social presents "Seeds of Life" at the @worldfoodforum.bsky.social's Culture Corner and Discovery Station.

Come join us ➡️ bit.ly/4o4RYo5

#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed🌱

@fao.org

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 2d

6⃣ 🌳 Benefits of urban trees👇

🍃Cool air
🖤 Absorb carbon
🫁 Filter urban pollutants
💱Increase property value
🐞Increase urban biodiversity
💚Improve physical and mental health

If you live in an area surrounded by trees, drop a ❤️!

#WorldHabitatDay #GreenCities

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Plant Treaty @planttreaty.bsky.social · 1d

Come and explore the #Seeds2Foods Exhibition from 10–13 October and see how the world safeguards seeds for the future of our food security.🌱🌐

The Plant Treaty, @nordgen.bsky.social & @croptrust.bsky.social will showcase this effort with a replica of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.

➡️ bit.ly/46T2p7j

Plant Treaty @planttreaty.bsky.social · 2d

Seeds are our past, present & future.

At #Seeds2Foods (10-13 Oct, Rome), visit the replica of the Global Seed Vault & learn how the @fao.org Intl Plant Treaty, @nordgen.bsky.social & @croptrust.bsky.social safeguard the world's crop diversity.

www.fao.org/seeds-to-foo...

#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed🌱

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Plant Treaty @planttreaty.bsky.social · 6d

🌱 October with the International Plant Treaty! 🌱

10–13 Oct: #FAO80 Seeds to Foods – explore a replica of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault ❄️
➡️ bit.ly/46T2p7j

14 & 17 Oct: World Food Forum – VR Seed Vault, youth voices & Super Crops 🎮
➡️ bit.ly/4o4RYo5

@nordgen.bsky.social @fao.org

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Plant Treaty @planttreaty.bsky.social · 7d

#DYK: The Treaty's Multilateral System includes coffee? ☕

The Intl. Plant Treaty works worldwide to save, share and take care of crop diversity.

#CoffeeDay #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed

@fao.org @seedfed.bsky.social @bioversityciat.bsky.social @cgiar.org @unbiodiversity.bsky.social @thegef.bsky.social

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 9d

Each year, we waste 1.05 billion tonnes of food, contributing 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

From governments and businesses to consumers and young people, discover the many ways to #StopFoodLossandWaste: www.stopfoodlosswaste.org/act-now

#FLWday

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Plant Treaty @planttreaty.bsky.social · 9d

The International Plant Treaty helps conserve the seeds and crops that feed us, ensuring that less food is lost from farm to work.

See below how reducing food loss and waste is good for people and the planet. 🧑🏼‍🌾🍇🥕🥔

#FLWDay

@fao.org @unep.org @croptrust.bsky.social @cgiar.org

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 12d

Mangroves provide a shield from storms, are a source of food & shelter, & a cradle of marine life that sustains their livelihoods.

To protect such vital ecosystems, this village in Colombia is uniting the local communities to restore the mangroves: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

#ClimateAction

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Plant Treaty @planttreaty.bsky.social · 12d

🔴 Today 🔴

Peru & Switzerland Briefing for Permanent Representatives Briefing on upcoming Ministerial/Hi-Level Segment & 11th Governing Body Mtg of the International @planttreaty.bsky.social.

Read more here ➡️ bit.ly/3KmU83W

#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #GB11 #Multlateralism

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Plant Treaty @planttreaty.bsky.social · 12d

👩‍🌾 Farmers are our custodians.
🌾 Farmers are our seed keepers.
🌱 Farmers are our innovators.
🥗 Farmers are our food providers.

Farmers’ Rights are recognized & strengthened in the International Plant Treaty.

bit.ly/4diHhd0

#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FarmersRights

@unbiodiversity.bsky.social

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Plant Treaty @planttreaty.bsky.social · 12d

🔴 Today 🔴

Peru & Switzerland Briefing for Permanent Representatives Briefing on upcoming Ministerial/Hi-Level Segment & 11th Governing Body Mtg of the International @planttreaty.bsky.social.

Read more here ➡️ bit.ly/3KmU83W

#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #GB11 #Multlateralism

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 13d

🍫 On São Tomé and Príncipe, cocoa is more than chocolate – it’s “gold”.

Through @fao.org - @greenclimate.fund project, communities are growing cocoa alongside endemic trees, creating new forests, restoring soils & increasing farmers’ income.

bit.ly/4nAc3Ca

#WorldFoodDay

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 13d

@FAO.org is set to support the implementation of a landmark United Nations treaty aimed at conserving and sustainably using marine biological diversity in waters beyond national jurisdiction.

The agreement will come into force in January 2026.

#BlueTransformation

www.fao.org/newsroom/det...

FAO to support implementation of new UN treaty targeting the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in international waters

BBNJ Agreement will enter into force in January

www.fao.org

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Plant Treaty @planttreaty.bsky.social · 14d

Step inside a replica of the Global Seed Vault at #FAO80 !❄️🌱

Home to 1.3M+ seed samples, the Vault is the world’s backup for crop diversity.🌍

Discover how the International Plant Treaty, @nordregio.bsky.social & @croptrust.bsky.social safeguard crop diversity for our future.

@fao.org

Plant Treaty @planttreaty.bsky.social · 16d

The @planttreaty.bsky.social's Benefit-sharing Fund has supported 81 projects in 67 developing countries, reaching 1M+ people.

Together, they’ve built 180+ community seed banks and safeguarded 6,500+ plant genetic resources, ensuring resilient food systems.🌱

#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed

@fao.org

Plant Treaty @planttreaty.bsky.social · 19d

The Options for Encouraging, Guiding and Promoting the Realization of Farmers’ Rights offer practical pathways for governments and stakeholders to advance these rights globally.

Read more here ➡️ bit.ly/3Ihdhna

#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #2ndGlobalSymposium

@irriofficial.bsky.social

Plant Treaty @planttreaty.bsky.social · 20d

Today is the Day 3 of the Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights.

This global knowledge-sharing effort helps build stronger, fairer agrifood systems for all.

Explore the Inventory ➡️ bit.ly/4goW3R8
Watch live 📺 bit.ly/3K9Hwgj

#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity

@irriofficial.bsky.social

Plant Treaty @planttreaty.bsky.social · 21d

Empowering farmers means protecting biodiversity for generations to come. 👩🏽‍🌾👨🏽‍🌾🌱

Read more on how the Options encourage, guide & promote the realization of Farmers' Rights under Article 9.

bit.ly/3Ihdhna

#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #2ndGlobalSymposium

Plant Treaty @planttreaty.bsky.social · 21d

Day 2 of the Global Symposium on Farmers' Rights is live from Manila!

Farmers, govts, youth & experts are sharing ways to realize Farmers' Rights under the International Plant Treaty.

📺 bit.ly/3Ks4sY4
📰 bit.ly/46xXRDc

#2ndGlobalSymposium #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed

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Plant Treaty @planttreaty.bsky.social · 22d

The Second Global Symposium theme – “Farmers’ Rights: Honouring Heritage, Preserving Biodiversity & Cultivating Food Security” – highlights farmers’ vital role in feeding the world & building fair agrifood systems.

Follow for more ➡️ bit.ly/4mjeJTU

#FarmersRights

@fao.org

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Plant Treaty @planttreaty.bsky.social · 22d

Behind every meal, there is a farmer. 🧑🏽‍🌾👩🏽‍🌾🌱

The Global Symposium highlights Farmers’ Rights as a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture for a shared future.

Watch live 🎥 bit.ly/4mjeJTU

#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #2ndGlobalSymposium

@fao.org @kentnnadozie.bsky.social

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Lionel Dabbadie @dabbadie.bsky.social · 22d

When others promote uniform crops, Philippine farmers practice diversity with 1000s of varieties rich in nutrition, taste & adaptation. This diversity protects both ecosystems, livelihoods & our future. It was thus very important for me to attend the @planttreaty.bsky.social symposium #FarmersRights

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Plant Treaty @planttreaty.bsky.social · 26d

Read more about the 10th meeting of the Technical Committee on Conservation & Sustainable Use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food & Agriculture held in Doha this week! 🌱

Discover why this work is a cornerstone for food security
➡️ bit.ly/4m9qXOL

#CSU #Cropdiversity

@bioversityciat.bsky.social

Plant Treaty @planttreaty.bsky.social · 26d

👩🏽‍🌾 Save the Date!
📅 16–19 Sept 2025
📍 Manila, Philippines

The 2nd Global Symposium on #FarmersRights will bring together global voices to share experiences, policies & practices to protect farmers’ seeds & knowledge.

#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #2ndGlobalSymposium

@fao.org

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