For over 60 years, @FAOWHOCodex standards have protected health and facilitated trade.
Codex standards...
🔶are a basis for legislation
🔶provide benchmarks for trade
🔶inform food control systems
🔶reduce spread of foodborne illness
#FoodSafety#CodexCAC49
📍 Today | Join FAO’s UN #PeacebuildingWeek 2026 side event on how youth-led agrifood enterprises and partnerships build resilience and social cohesion in fragile contexts
📅 25 June 2026
🕐 14:00–15:30 CEST
📝 Register: https://t.co/DO3VHM7TSL
#InvestInPeace
Register for FAO’s 2026 UN #PeacebuildingWeek side event to learn how innovative partnerships and responsible investments in agriculture can contribute to peace in fragile contexts.
📅 25 June 2026
🕐 14:00-15:30 PM CEST
📝Register here: https://t.co/4MMrQYh1D4
#InvestInPeace
In my meeting with @igoldfajn, President of @the_IDB, we reaffirmed our commitment to strengthening cooperation on food security and agrifood systems transformation across Latin America, the Caribbean and SIDS, while maximizing impact for vulnerable communities. #4Betters
The hunger crisis in #SouthSudan is deepening, pushing 7.8 million people, or 56% of the population, into acute food insecurity.
Conflict, insecurity & economic shocks are the main drivers, @FAO's @MaxwellSibhens explains in this video about the latest @theIPCinfo analysis.⬇️
Today, the three Rome-based 🇺🇳UN Organisations @FAO, @WFP and @IFAD met with their Members to discuss how to improve cooperation, synergies and efficiencies among them. The 🇪🇺European Union, which is a strong supporter of effective multilateralism and the #UN80 process, is an active member of the Group of Friends on better cooperation among the Rome-based agencies chaired by 🇮🇳 & 🇩🇪. In the interest of a UN that delivers better on global food security, we would like to see a reduction of mandate-overlap, joint planning, programming and procurement and clear progress on cooperation in the field in 8-10 pilot countries by the end of the year. Thanks a lot to @IFADPresident Alvaro Lario & @CarlSkau & @maumartina for your commitment to this challenging process!
Today’s 9th Joint Informal Meeting of the Rome Based Agencies underscored the need for stronger collaboration and joint results at country level, reduced duplication and greater efficiency.
The RBAs, @FAO , @IFAD and @WFP , each bring distinct strengths. WFP focuses on emergency response. FAO provides data, standards and policy guidance. IFAD mobilizes long-term investment at the first mile, supporting rural transformation, market development and resilient economies.
Collaboration must remain country-driven, with governments defining priorities and partnerships. IFAD offers longstanding expertise in financing rural transformation, connecting local systems to broader economic opportunities, and more coherent policy engagement.
Our joint work on #SchoolMeals showcases how we are linking agriculture, nutrition and education through nationally owned systems to advance on #ZeroHunger.
In #Kenya, we are connecting small-scale producers to structured markets and school feeding programmes. FAO supports policy and technical standards. WFP delivers at scale. IFAD invests in smallholder agriculture and value chains so local producers can supply these programmes. The result is stronger supply chains, improved livelihoods and more sustainable systems.
We are delivering results.
In a more volatile and constrained environment, the direction is evident: act earlier, work more effectively, and deliver together within a more coherent system.
This is how we strengthen food security, stability and shared prosperity.
#FinancingTheFirstMile #IFADImpact #IFAD14 #SchoolMeals
Useful exchange on @FAO@WFP@IFAD (“RbA”) collaboration to combat hunger today at #WFP HQ. Together w @VaniRao1 I had spearheaded a members “Group of Friends” on more impact through better coordination. Satisfied w today, now it’s about implementing and measuring progress!
In 2027, the United Nations will welcome a new Secretary-General.
Ahead of next week’s interactive dialogues with the candidates, learn how the Secretary-General selection process works.
https://t.co/YIqabGAsRz
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
Pleased to sign the renewed Framework Agreement between @FAO & France on the sidelines of #OneHealthSummit. It signals our joint continued commitment to advance sustainable agrifood systems, #OneHealth & food security, grounded in science, innovation & partnerships. #4Betters
Today we celebrate #WomensDay2026. In the #YearOfTheWomanFarmer we must recognize, support, and protect their indispensable role in food security everywhere and every day. There is still a long way to go to ensure equity and full recognition @FAOnews
At the @FAO-@UNICEF-@WHO#UN57SC side event on Food Security and Nutrition (FSN) data and statistics, Valérie Bizier, Deputy Director of the Statistics Division, presented the guidance note on food security and nutrition data for global consultation.
2026 is the International #YearofTheWomanFarmer!
@FAO Director Lauren Phillips explains the importance of #IYWF2026, & why it is so crucial to attract young women into the agriculture sector.
Listen to the interview and explore the website to learn more
https://t.co/b6lIUawjNn
Pastoralists are stewards of Indigenous and local knowledge, and care for rangelands that span half the planet.
During this International #YearofRangelandsPastoralists, we honour both the lands and the communities that depend on them.
https://t.co/ig8mt5t50z
Another beehive (like the term these days!) atmosphere: Bold ideas on more joint impact by @FAO@WFP@ifad on the ground, joint programming, strengthened UN country team + less duplication. Productive “Group of Friends on RbA collaboration” co-chaired w @VaniRao1 at 🇩🇪 residence.
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.
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
A renewed #OneHealth agreement between @FAO@UNEP@WHO@WOAH strengthens collaboration on pandemic preparedness, AMR, food safety, health systems and integrating ecosystems
👉https://t.co/OQMgbi0wRv