Plants are fundamental to our food systems but are constantly threatened by pests and diseases spreading globally. Plant biosecurity is crucial, serving as the primary defense for food security by

Plants are fundamental to our food systems but are constantly threatened by pests and diseases spreading globally. Plant biosecurity is crucial, serving as the primary defense for food security by protecting crops, livelihoods, and international trade.

Under the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), countries collaborate to preserve global plant health. Learn more at the International Plant Health Day website.

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The fight for an ancestral future continues. On April 28, Colombia hosted the first day of high-level dialogues for the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels.

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The fight for an ancestral future continues. On April 28, Colombia hosted the first day of high-level dialogues for the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels.

Casey Camp-Horinek (Ponca Nation), Environmental Ambassador and WECAN Board Member, along with Osprey Orielle Lake, WECAN Executive Director and GARN Executive Committee member, are on the ground in Santa Marta. They are advocating for a fossil fuel phaseout and a Just Transition.

Brown pelicans, once decimated by the feather trade and toxic pesticides, made a remarkable recovery. Following the U.S. ban of DDT and habitat protections under the ESA, their populations

Brown pelicans, once decimated by the feather trade and toxic pesticides, made a remarkable recovery. Following the U.S. ban of DDT and habitat protections under the ESA, their populations rebounded, leading to their full removal from the endangered species list by 2009.

Leading up to Endangered Species Day on May 15, we're highlighting marine animals protected by the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Join us in defending this landmark law and species like these: https://oceana.ly/ESA

Manoela Pessoa de Miranda, Secretary of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA), shares a message for the International Day for Biodiversity 2026. Learn more about

Manoela Pessoa de Miranda, Secretary of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA), shares a message for the International Day for Biodiversity 2026. Learn more about CGRFA's work: fao.org/cgrfa.

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Our blue planet's oceans cover over two-thirds of its surface, connecting us all. Yet, these vital waters are increasingly under threat.

Oceana works to protect marine life, coastal

Our blue planet's oceans cover over two-thirds of its surface, connecting us all. Yet, these vital waters are increasingly under threat.

Oceana works to protect marine life, coastal communities, and our climate. This critical mission requires collective effort, as we cannot succeed alone.

Green turtles faced extinction due to heavy hunting until the Endangered Species Act (ESA) provided a lifeline in the 1970s.

Leading up to Endangered Species Day on May 15, we will

Green turtles faced extinction due to heavy hunting until the Endangered Species Act (ESA) provided a lifeline in the 1970s.

Leading up to Endangered Species Day on May 15, we will highlight five marine animals protected by the U.S. ESA. Join us in defending this landmark law and these species.

Learn more and take action here: https://oceana.ly/ESA

Ocean cleanup is achievable, and we are steadily progressing towards eliminating plastic pollution.

While not currently in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP), our focus is on improving

Ocean cleanup is achievable, and we are steadily progressing towards eliminating plastic pollution.

While not currently in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP), our focus is on improving plastic hotspot prediction to enhance cleanup efficiency. This summer, we will return to the GPGP to test our advanced ocean models and drones.

Valuable agricultural research is often inaccessible due to language barriers. FAO AGRIS bridges this gap, providing access to research in over 250 languages. This ensures knowledge reaches

Valuable agricultural research is often inaccessible due to language barriers. FAO AGRIS bridges this gap, providing access to research in over 250 languages. This ensures knowledge reaches farmers and communities globally, fostering open science and contributing to more resilient, sustainable agrifood systems.

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