FAO Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment

Addressing climate change and conserving biodiversity through sustainable agrifood systems for better production, nutrition, environment and life. Follow @FAODG

[World Meteorological Organization @WMO]

2026 is on track to be one of 4 warmest years on record, marked by exceptional global temperatures, melting ice, rising sea levels, and a very strong El Niño that will unleash more heat & extreme weather into 2027.
New WMO #StateOfClimate #COP31 Update
↪️ https://t.co/KCbuZ6IYmg

[FAO Land, Soil and Water @FAOLandWater]

“Because of the lack of rain, the soil becomes very hard”, Juana Tolom grows maize, peanuts & vegetables in Guatemala 🇬🇹.

Hear how @FAO's #SoilFER helps #DryCorridor farmers cope during #ElNiño.

🎬 EN https://t.co/Xw61yyQGBs

#FAOatCOP31
🤝 @StateDept @MofaJapan_en

[PlantTreaty @planttreaty]

A milestone for #CropDiversity‼️

International Plant Treaty Secretary @kentnnadozie joined partners at @Cipotato in Lima to mark the deposit of plant genetic resources from Brazil, Chile and Ecuador for long-term safeguarding through cryopreservation.

📰 https://t.co/nLKssgSTLe

[FAO Newsroom @FAOnews]

At the launch of the Clean and Healthy Ocean Integrated Program, @FAO Director-General QU Dongyu called for stronger partnerships and concerted action to protect our oceans and ensure a sustainable future.
https://t.co/ckGbiDYkXq

[Green Climate Fund @theGCF]

📢 The best lessons on climate finance come from the frontline.

What worked, and what still holds projects back? Join our official #COP31 side event tonight.

🗓️ 11 Nov | 18:30–20:00 TRT
📍 Side Event Room 5 (Hattuşa)

More details ⏬ https://t.co/lDTpyMBw7b
#Finance4Climate

[FAO Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment @FAOclimate]

🔴 Happening now at #COP31!

Tune in as @FAO’s @KavehZahedi2030 joins @theGCF’s @MafaldaDuarte, government leaders & partners at an official @UNFCCC side event on how #climatefinance can strengthen delivery, access and impact on the ground.

➡️https://t.co/DraRTaIEwa

[FAO Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment @FAOclimate]

Women farmers are already adapting to climate change. What allows them to shape decisions and access resources?

New @FAO publication launched at #COP31 identifies 12 support mechanisms, drawing on 34 initiatives across 26 countries.

👉 https://t.co/5U5QsfmGpD

#COP31Türkiye

[Food and Agriculture Organization @FAO]

Severe drought threatens the livelihoods and food security of women cassava growers in Côte d’Ivoire.

Through agroforestry, @FAO is helping farmers like Florence increase yields, restore natural ecosystems and build social bonds.

#SCALAprogramme #COP31 #IYWF2026

[FAO Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment @FAOclimate]

Join @FAO & partners at #COP31 TODAY!

How can proven climate solutions move from pilots to scale?

This roundtable explores how to connect the Global Climate Action Agenda & its Plans to Accelerate Solutions with NDCs, NAPs & national priorities.

🟢https://t.co/GuVFJDgxdr

[FAO Asia Pacific @FAOAsiaPacific]

Can bonds help feed the world and protect the planet? 🌱

Join us to explore how green, social and sustainability bonds can unlock investment in climate-smart, resilient agrifood systems.

Register here: https://t.co/6qyIg8oDQo
#FoodSecurity #ClimateFinance #GSSBonds

[FAO Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment @FAOclimate]

Extreme heat and El Niño threaten agriculture, livelihoods and food security.

Today at #COP31Türkiye, join us to explore how climate finance can strengthen agrifood systems and reduce investment risks.

Watch live 👉 https://t.co/NLNaIaMisF

🗓️ 11 Nov | 13:15–14:45 (GMT+3)

[FAO Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment @FAOclimate]

🌾 Investing in food security is investing in climate resilience.

Strengthening agrifood systems helps communities prepare for climate shocks, protect livelihoods and maintain access to nutritious food.

Follow @‌FAO at #COP31Türkiye 👉 https://t.co/u7jRaTxnJh

[Earth Negotiations Bulletin @IISD_ENB]

Today the #COP31 Presidency launched the Turquoise Nexus Initiative to strengthen policy coherence, share knowledge, and mobilize investments for more resilient agricultural and food systems.

https://t.co/tG5G1egTaP

[Yeşilhat @AA_Yesilhat]

📌COP31'de gıda ve tarım birçok müzakere başlığının ortak konusu olacak

🧑‍🌾Tarım ve gıda sistemlerine yönelik iklim finansmanının artırılması ve çiftçiler için adil geçişin sağlanması öne çıkan gündem maddeleri

🗣️FAO Genel Direktör Yardımcısı Kaveh Zahedi ile konuştuk

#Yeşilhat🌱
#ÖzelHaber📝
#COP31

https://t.co/CAnbwYcrhk

[FAO Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment @FAOclimate]

💧TURQUOISE NEXUS INITIATIVE (TNI) IS LAUNCHED AT #COP31!

🌏A new country-led initiative to strengthen the connections between food security, water management and climate resilience.

Learn more: https://t.co/DBsqISvMzC

#FASTPartnership

@TCTarim @FAO @turkiyecop31

[FAO Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment @FAOclimate]

🌊 Cleaner oceans start with collective action

📅 10 Nov | 12-1 PM CET
📍 @FAO & online

Leaders from @FAO, @theGEF, govts & partners will come together for the global launch of the GEF-funded #CHOIP.

▶️ Watch live:
https://t.co/iJ4eUq3y4j

🌍#OceanAction #CleanAndHealthyOcean

[FAO Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment @FAOclimate]

An inspiring achievement

“Brazil has shown the world what determined action can achieve”

@FAO's @KavehZahedi2030 at the launch of the COP30 Presidency Roadmap on Enhancing Efforts Towards Halting & Reversing Deforestation & Forest Degradation by 2030:

https://t.co/n8nBeNZDd7

[FAO Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment @FAOclimate]

🌍Food & agriculture must be at the heart of climate action under @UNFCCC & the #ParisAgreement

To turn climate goals into change, food & ag need to be integrated into climate commitments, to strengthen food security & livelihoods & build resilience

👉https://t.co/u7jRaTxVyP

[FAO Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment @FAOclimate]

🌍🌱 Join @Mapa_Brasil, @FAO & @FOLUCoalition at #COP31 for #RAIZAccelerator flagship event.

How can farmland restoration unlock climate action, investment and more resilient agrifood systems?

📅11 Nov, 12:45-13:45 (GMT +3)
📍Brazil Pavilion 🇧🇷

#FASTPartnership

[FAO Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment @FAOclimate]

🔴 Starting now! Join @FAO online for a session on Biocultural Community Protocols and discover how these community-led tools support #geneticresource conservation, sustainable use & fair, equitable benefit-sharing.
🔗 https://t.co/LOl8sX3W7I
#IndigenousPeoples #Biodiversity