FAO Subregional Office for Southern Africa

Latest News & Info. from @FAO covering Southern African region.
Follow our Director-General QU Dongyu @FAODG & our Subregional Coordinator @PatriceTalla

[Dr. Patrice TALLA @PatriceTalla]

I was pleased to join Minister of @MinOECW, E. Ndlovu in Bikita, where we applauded women for championing the production of small grains. These climate-resilient crops are strengthening food & nutrition security while helping communities adapt to climate change. #ClimateAction

[FAO Subregional Office for Southern Africa @faosfsafrica]

📚 Out now!

The @FAO Subregional Office for Southern Africa, NEWSLETTER edition. It looks at FAO’s work and achievements with partners in Q1 2026.

Download it here: https://t.co/lOwslePXyl

[FAO Angola @FAOAngola]

Women play crucial roles across agrifood systems and are essential to household food security and nutrition.

Discover 6 ways through which governments, parliamentarians and policymakers can empower women farmers.

#IYWF2026

[FAO Angola @FAOAngola]

📘FAO Angola Newsletter Latest Edition

This edition highlights how FAO and the Government of Angola are strengthening agrifood systems through innovation, gender equality, climate-smart agriculture and strategic partnerships.

🔗Read the full newsletter: https://t.co/YyPtnGfTbX

[FAO Zimbabwe @FAOZimbabwe]

@PatriceTalla applauded the environmental awareness demonstrated by learners in Nenhowe, encouraging them to become champions for tree planting & sustainable land management to safeguard both the environment and future livelihoods.
🌳👩🏾‍🎓👨🏿‍🎓#LandRestoration

[FAO in Tanzania @FAOTanzania]

FAO & Govt of Tanzania convened a national event on VG-GEWGE to advance gender equality in agrifood systems. Representatives from Govt, Parliament & partners committed to removing barriers for women in land, finance & markets, strengthening inclusive and resilient food systems.

[FAO Mozambique @FAOMozambique]

🌱 #MAAP is convening a National Seminar on Agroforestry Systems to foster dialogue and strengthen collaboration for sustainable land use in Mozambique.

@FAO is contributing to the discussions with technical expertise & practical field experience.

#Agroforestry #ClimateAction

[FAO Zambia @FAOZambia]

🌳 How can Zambia unlock more finance for forests while protecting communities and reducing deforestation?

Today’s @FAO dialogue discussed forest finance, monitoring, governance and community benefits - connecting climate action with people and forests. 🇿🇲
@unredd @OpenForis

[FAO Botswana @FAOBotswana]

@FAO has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Botswana's #agricultural_transformation and sustainable development agenda following a series of high-level courtesy meetings between @FAO Subregional Coordinator for Southern Africa, @PatriceTalla and senior Government leaders.

[FAO Zambia @FAOZambia]

🌱 A milestone visit to Choma! @FAOAfrica Deputy Regional Representative Ayman Omer & @FAO Country Representative Suze Percy-Filippini toured one of Southern Province’s largest nurseries & engaged in fruitful discussion with members of the Choma Tree Nurseries Association. @Sida

[FAO Zambia @FAOZambia]

🤝.@FAO Deputy Regional Rep. Ayman Omer with Country Rep. @percy_suze met @EUAmbZambia

🌱They reviewed @EUinZambia-funded & @FAO supported initiatives: #SIFAZ, #FISH4ACP & emergency programs.

🚜 These initiatives are boosting #productivity, #marketaccess & #climateresilience

[FAO in Tanzania @FAOTanzania]

One story at a time 🇹🇿

From fishers accessing markets digitally, to women restoring land & boosting incomes, to communities protecting forests change is real.

Driven by innovation, partnerships & resilience advancing #FourBetters:

Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/tfDpffXAVX

[FAO Botswana @FAOBotswana]

@FAOBotswana in collaboration with @BWGovernment through the Ministry of Lands & Agriculture, will tomorrow convene the Botswana Agriculture Financing Strategy Consultation Workshop in Gaborone. Minister of Lands & Agriculture, Dr. Edwin Dikoloti will deliver the keynote address

[FAO Zambia @FAOZambia]

🤝 The #ForestFarmFacility, implemented in partnership with the Government of Zambia through the Ministry of Green Economy & Environment, is transforming livelihoods in Choma—boosting incomes, skills and resilience 🌿💼#SustainableForestry

[FAO Botswana @FAOBotswana]

The Global Private Sector Forum on Sustainable Rangeland Management & Livestock Systems under the #GEF7 #DSLIP is advocating for greater investment, innovation & partnerships to unlock the economic, environmental & social potential of rangelands. #Rangelands #Sustainability

[Food and Agriculture Organization @FAO]

Youth are shaping the future of urban agrifood systems—now.

In Zambia, @FAO supports young agripreneurs through mentorship, skills and stronger institutions—connecting ideas to real market opportunities.

See how youth voices are influencing decisions.

https://t.co/CkQJhuMNOW

[Nick Mangwana @nickmangwana]

“You should expect a very strong focus on inclusive and integrated sustainable development, looking at multi-sectoral approaches that address some of the key development challenges in the country, whether they range from climate resilience to opportunities for young people, unlocking SDG development financing, looking at addressing issues such as substance abuse and drugs and crime.” Ambassador Rosemary Kalapurakal

[FAO Mozambique @FAOMozambique]

📢 New!

@FAO Mozambique📷 #Newsletter – 2nd Trimester 2026

🔗Access now: https://t.co/E0OIaOSewJ

🌐 Website: #FAO #Mozambique

#FAO #Mozambique

[FAO Mozambique @FAOMozambique]

📍Join our side event: Building on success

📅 17 June
🕕 12h30-14h00

#OCC #Fisheries #SWIOFC #BlueEconomy #NairobiConvention #FAO

[FAO Zimbabwe @FAOZimbabwe]

A well-functioning food inspection and certification system helps reduce trade barriers, builds consumer confidence, and supports market access for Zimbabwean products.

These issues are at the centre of the ongoing Codex Technical Committee meeting in #Mutare.

@FAOWHOCodex