FAO's new book celebrating the culinary traditions of Small Island Developing States & their role in food security, nutrition & sustainability.
From the Caribbean to the Pacific, island cuisines tell stories of culture, heritage & resilience. Discover: https://t.co/ok8pdz2ZoV
Transforming Evidence into Action! ๐ฃ
@FAOCaboVerde gathers the Inter-institutional Working Group to bridge the gap between social security and the #fisheries sector.
Proud to have representatives from all islands united for stronger #socialprotection!
#SDG1#SDG2#SDG14#LNOB
Two weeks until the Pacific #SIDSSolutions Forum.
FAO will steer conversations on:
๐ค Partnerships
๐ก Innovation
๐ฐ Investment
๐๏ธ Capacity
๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐พ Youth & women empowerment
Register ๐https://t.co/WHXgUPUV7S
๐ฅ"Catchupa" included in @FAO's Recipe Book - โA taste of SIDS: Food, culture & resilience of #SIDSโ - and the Museum.
The most traditional dish of ๐จ๐ป Cabo Verde stands as one of the strongest symbols of the peopleโs cultural identity & resilience.
๐๐จโ๐ณLamine Medina
#WFD#SDG2
As climate change warms up the ๐,Pacific tuna catches could reduce by about 20%, costing around USD 90m a year.
Tuna feeds families and drives island economies.
At the #SIDSSolutions, @FAO will call for investments to strengthen fisheries management and adapt to climate change.
๐ฑCassava takes many forms: from Cabo Verdeโs cachupa to Guyanaโs pepperpot and Samoaโs coconut pudding, Vaisalo. It can also be grated, fermented or dried into flour.
โก๏ธDiscover more in our book: https://t.co/ok8pdz2ZoV
#SIDS#FoodSecurity#FAO#Biodiversity
๐ฟMeet our SIDS Ingredients Spotlights! First up: breadfruit โ a versatile, energy-rich staple rooted in island food cultures.
Discover how local ingredients nourish communities and build resilience: https://t.co/ok8pdz2ZoV
@FAO#HandInHand Investment Forum
Cabo Verde ๐จ๐ป presented in Rome its #BlueEconomy Investment Plan 2027-2035, a strategic portfolio estimated at 500โ700 million euros to boost sustainable fisheries, maritime transport, port modernization, climate resilience, innovation and jobs.
For #Fiji , the challenge is not only responding to climate impacts, it is also ensuring that communities & smallscale farmers have resources & support they need to adapt. ๐ฑ๐ฉโ๐พ
Listen to Tekini Nakidakida, Ministry of Ag., Waterways & Sugar Industry of Fiji ๐ซ๐ฏ
#FASTPartnership
Opportunities begin on land and at sea for many Pacific families.
Farming & fishing support 50โ70% of Pacific livelihoods.
At #SIDSSolutions Forum, @FAO & #Vanuatu urge investment in sustainable fisheries & the #BlueEconomy in the region.
โ ๏ธ Without action, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) could cost Pacific economies 5โ9% of GDP by 2040.
At the #SIDSSolutions Forum, leaders & partners will highlight nutrition as a smart investment that delivers healthier families, stronger economies, & more resilient communities
#WorldFoodDay@FAOCaboVerde & the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development & Fisheries celebrate the day with an open discussion on โThe Nutritional Status of Women in ๐จ๐ป & Food Heritageโ & โ#FoodSecurity & Agricultural Production: Participation & Leadership of Women & Youth.โ
๐ Small-scale machinery is helping Pacific farmers and fishers reduce labour, boost productivity, & adapt to climate change.
At #SIDSSolutions, @govofvanuatu & @FAO will stress the need to scale up access to affordable machinery and technologies for #BetterProduction.
Taste of #SIDS launched today ๐๐ฒ
๐ธ๐จMinister @WCosgrow opened the ceremony along with @FAODG
๐๏ธFor SIDS, resilience is often discussed in terms of climate change and economic shocks. But #resilience is also built one meal at a time
#CulturalHeritage#Gastronomy#FoodSecurity
#FromSeedstoFoods - #RootsReefsAndRecipes
๐จ๐ป proudly participated in @FAOโs Global Exhibition in Rome.
๐งโ๐ณ Lamine Medina showcased the traditional Maiz & Buzio, sharing the countryโs rich culinary heritage, local ingredients & the stories of resilience of Cabo Verde.
#SDG2
From the Caribbean to the Pacific, island cuisines tell stories of culture, heritage & resilience.
Discover @FAO's new book celebrating the culinary traditions of Small Island Developing States & their role in food security, nutrition & sustainability.
https://t.co/vP1NmbHrbT
Pleased to launch @FAOโs SIDS Recipe Book at #FAOMuNE during #WorldFoodForum. Recipes reflect people, traditions & memories. Let us celebrate flavours of SIDS, honour their communitiesโ heritage & resilience, and recognize the vital contributions of women. #4Betters
"My hope is that every visitor takes away a taste of Haiti, a deeper appreciation for SIDS cuisine and a desire to discover more about the cultures behind the food."
Chef Ron Duprat will bring a taste of Haiti to FAOโs Roots, Reefs & Recipes.
Details: https://t.co/03X7s1KR13