Lauren M. Phillips

International political economist and Deputy Director - Inclusive Rural Transformation and Gender Equality, United Nations FAO.

[FAO Indigenous Peoples @FAOIndigenous]

This October the Indigenous Peoples' territory is returning to FAO!

Don't miss the chance to contribute to the meeting of the Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples' Food and Knowledge Systems!

Submit your proposal by 20 June 2026:
https://t.co/KfY5clpnM8

[FAO4Members @FAO4Members]

🌍 The UN Decade of #FamilyFarming is shaping lasting change in agrifood systems through stronger policy foundations. 🏛️

👉 Check out the latest report on the implementation of the #UNDFF: https://t.co/Th1vJZb2NO

[FAO4Members @FAO4Members]

Inclusive agrifood systems mean removing barriers, so everyone can participate and thrive.

@FAO has joined the Global Disability Fund (@UN_GDF), alongside partners across the UN system and beyond.

👉 Read more: https://t.co/nzICqoZcYY

[FAO Brussels @FAOBrussels]

Transforming agrifood systems requires stronger collaboration. @FAO values the private sector’s innovation capacity, knowledge & skills, and relies on dialogue to shape evidence-based action and impact on the ground, said FAO's @LM_Phillips at the FAO Private Sector Consultation.

[FAO in North America @FAONorthAmerica]

Collaboration across sectors is essential to advancing agrifood systems.

At #INARC9, Director of Partnerships Lauren Phillips discussed how @FAO is expanding engagement with private sector actors - connecting innovation, investment, and technical expertise with country needs.

[FAO Brussels @FAOBrussels]

Pleased to welcome @FAO’s Director of Partnerships & UN Collaboration @LM_Phillips to Brussels! She met key FAO partners & spoke at @ForumForAg, where she also gave an interview—highlighting that stronger collaboration & enhanced financing are key to transforming agrifood systems

[FAO4Members @FAO4Members]

Agrifood systems face growing shocks – from climate to conflict.

Closing the USD 680 billion annual financing gap calls for bold partnerships.

@FAO’s Strategy for Private Sector Engagement 2026-2030 sets an action‑oriented path for people & the planet➡️ https://t.co/2hTnutqlBd

[FAO Brussels @FAOBrussels]

At the @ForumForAg in Brussels, @FAO’s Director of Partnerships & UN Collaboration @LM_Phillips highlighted the $ 680bn-per-year financing gap for agrifood systems transformation & the urgent need to innovate in finance & better target countries most vulnerable to climate change.

[FAO Knowledge @FAOKnowledge]

This International #ForestDay, build your restoration skills with @FAO’s free courses.

Learn to plan, monitor and finance forest and landscape restoration…

🌲 and join a global community committed to protecting our forests!🌲

https://t.co/MWbhVBzLk1

#FAOelearningAcademy

[FAO in New York @FAONewYork]

At the #ECOSOC Partnership Forum side event on Bananas as a Global Model for Agricultural Cooperation, @FAO's @ LM_Philips called for multistakeholder collaborations and reaffirmed our commitment to partnerships, citing the World Banana Forum as a successful example.

[FAO in New York @FAONewYork]

During the #ECOSOC Partnership Forum side event on Strategic Investment for Resilient Agrifood Systems, @FAO's @LM_Philips spoke on the need to improve financing impact in agrifood systems, and the role innovation and partnerships can play.

#Partnerships4SDGs

[FAO in New York @FAONewYork]

Register for our virtual 2026 #ECOSOC Partnership Forum side event to learn how strategic investments make #AgrifoodSystems more resilient.

📅 26 January
🕐 9:30-11:00 AM EST
📝Register here: https://t.co/PduUC5dfMB

💻More info: https://t.co/mnpE5udvDm

#Partnerships4SDGs

[FAO in New York @FAONewYork]

At @ItalyUN_NY's Group of Friends mtg on Food Security & Nutrition, @FAO’s @KazukiKitaoka & @LM_Phillips briefed Members on FAO's work to empower youth & ensure their participation in agrifood systems transformation.
Read more⬇️
🌍https://t.co/FLJJiuTqum
📗https://t.co/UbTUNflZhx

[FAO Director-General QU Dongyu @FAODG]

Empowered rural women build more resilient and sustainable futures for all. On this Day of #RuralWomen and as we mark #FAO80, let’s reaffirm our commitment to invest in and support their vital role in building a foods-secure future. #4Betters #IYWF2026 #LetsGrowEquality

[World Food Forum @World_FoodForum]

WFF Ghana Youth Chapter Leader representing youth at the #AfricaFoodSystems Forum 2025 in Dakar, leading innovation for the future of food in Africa.

[FAO in Africa @FAOAfrica]

Today at #AFSF2025 in Dakar, we are presenting our report on Youth in Agrifood Systems, with insights from sub-Saharan Africa.
Let’s work with Africa's youth to #MoveFoodForwad
📘 https://t.co/NqK2WSOMPA

[FAO in Africa @FAOAfrica]

🌍 Women power Africa’s agrifood systems but face huge gaps in land rights, wages & recognition. A new FAO–NRI–AWARD report launched at #AFSForum2025 calls for investing in women to unlock growth, food security & resilience.

Read more 📖👉 https://t.co/EEAdEnYYv4

[FAO Newsroom @FAOnews]

Famine is confirmed for the 1st time in #Gaza, @theIPCinfo warns.

Over 500,000 people are affected, with conditions projected to spread further.

@FAO @UNICEF @WFP @WHO urge an immediate ceasefire and full humanitarian access to stop deaths from hunger.

https://t.co/db59qe14Cn

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

Collective action for young people in agriculture is essential as they work to achieve more employment protections worldwide.

UN News caught up with a deputy director at the Food and Agriculture Organization @FAO, during the #HLPF in NY. ⤵️

https://t.co/xsKiv88kkp

[FAO in New York @FAONewYork]

.@FAONewYork welcomed youth for an engaging briefing on @FAO's 🆕 report 'The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems', with @LM_Phillips highlighting key opportunities, outcomes & policy options to engage youth in agrifood systems & #MoveFoodForward.

📗🔗https://t.co/dduo0vQdMA