Learn about the [FAO Environmental and Social Safeguards](https://www.fao.org/environmental-social-safeguards/en) and FAO's commitment to global goals like SDGs and Agenda 2030. For more information, visit the main [FAO website](http://www.fao.org).

Stay connected with FAO by subscribing to their [YouTube channel](http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN) and following them on social media. Find FAO on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/fao), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fao), [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fao), [Twitter](http://www.twitter.com/fao/), and [Weibo](https://www.weibo.com/unfao).

Québec celebrates 80 years of partnership with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) by planting 80 irises, symbolizing cooperation, resilience, and sustainable agriculture. This milestone also highlights FAO's SAGA2 initiative, dedicated to supporting sustainable agrifood systems.

Watch the 80th bulb planting and learn more about the project: https://www.fao.org/in-action/saga/fr. Subscribe to FAO's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN.

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The First FAO Global Exhibition: "From Seeds to Foods," held from October 10-13, 2025, marked FAO's 80th anniversary. This event brought together the world of agriculture, food, and innovation, prompting reflection on how we produce food, nourish people, and protect our planet.

More than an exhibition, it served as a turning point, inviting global stakeholders to share experiences, innovate, and collaborate. The goal was to build resilient, inclusive agrifood systems that safeguard biodiversity and support livelihoods. Explore the exhibition at fao.org/seeds-to-foods.

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FAO’s Third Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture underscores plant diversity as crucial for future agrifood systems. This video illustrates how plant genetic resources—found in the wild, on farms, and in genebanks—enable nutritious crops resilient to pests, diseases, and climate extremes. It highlights global conservation efforts and the vital roles of farmers, scientists, and institutions.

Stronger policies, innovation, and awareness are essential to protect this diversity and build sustainable food systems. Learn more: FAO Plant Production and Protection. Subscribe: YouTube. Follow FAO on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, Weibo. © FAO: fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

María Fernanda Jiménez, National Coordinator of Costa Rica's Right to Food Observatory, discusses her collaborative work with FAO on the "Legislating on the Right to Food" project. She highlights the partnership's organic nature, the strengthened national Observatory chapter, and tangible outputs like an inventory of Costa Rica's legal framework for food security and nutrition.

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Macroalgae farming is a promising "Blue Transformation" opportunity in Latin America and the Caribbean, with countries like Chile, Venezuela, and Brazil leading its steady growth. Beyond sustainable food, macroalgae offer significant environmental and social benefits, including job creation, strengthened coastal economies, marine ecosystem restoration, and climate change mitigation.

This video presents FAO's vision for macroalgae cultivation as a driver for sustainable, inclusive, and low-carbon development in the region. For more, subscribe to [FAO's YouTube channel](http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN) and follow FAO on social media: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/fao), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fao), [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fao), [Twitter](http://www.twitter.com/fao/), [Weibo](https://www.weibo.com/unfao). Learn more at [fao.org](http://www.fao.org).

Seaweed farming presents a key "Blue Transformation" opportunity in Latin America and the Caribbean, steadily expanding with leaders like Chile, Venezuela, and Brazil. This sector supports sustainable food systems, strengthens coastal economies, and offers environmental benefits like ecosystem restoration and carbon capture.

The FAO highlights seaweed farming as a pathway toward inclusive, low-carbon, and sustainable development in the region.

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In his 2025 year-end message, FAO Director-General Dr. QU Dongyu reflected on 80 years of FAO's dedication to a hunger-free world. He emphasized the fundamental human right to food and the necessity of peace for food security. His message celebrated collaboration, innovation, and the "Four Betters," urging all to join FAO in working towards food security, peace, and hope for future generations.

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In his 2025 end-of-year message, FAO Director-General Dr. Qu Dongyu reaffirmed the organization's 80-year commitment to a hunger-free world. He emphasized that the right to food is a fundamental human right and peace is essential for food security. The message celebrates cooperation, innovation, and FAO's 'Four Betters' guiding principles.

Dr. Qu invited everyone to join FAO in pursuing food security, peace, and hope for future generations. Stay connected: Subscribe on YouTube. Follow FAO on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and Weibo. Visit fao.org for more. #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

In his 2025 year-end address, FAO Director-General Dr. Qu Dongyu reflected on the organization's 80-year commitment to eradicating hunger. He reaffirmed the right to food as a basic human right and emphasized peace as essential for food security. Dr. Qu called for global cooperation, innovation, and adherence to the "Four Betters" to achieve a future of food security and peaceful development.

Stay updated with FAO. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and Weibo. Learn more at fao.org. #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

In his 2025 year-end message, FAO Director-General Dr. Qu Dongyu highlighted FAO's 80-year dedication to eradicating global hunger. He underscored that the right to adequate food is a fundamental human right and that peace is essential for food security. Dr. Qu praised collaboration, innovation, and the "four betters" (production, nutrition, environment, life) as crucial for shaping a shared future.

Reaffirming this enduring commitment, FAO continues to leverage past experience and integrate innovation to transform agrifood systems. The organization urges collective action towards food security and peace, ensuring no one is left behind. This vision, celebrated with the launch of the FAO Museum and Network, aims to fulfill the hopes of future generations.

In his 2025 year-end video message, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu highlighted FAO's 80-year unwavering commitment to a world free from hunger. He underscored that the right to food is a fundamental human right and that peace is a prerequisite for food security.

His speech emphasized collaboration, innovation, and the "Four Betters" as guiding principles for our shared future. He called on everyone to join FAO in working towards food security, peace, and hope for generations to come.

Explore critical questions like "What could possibly go right?" and "What does it mean to join the biomimicry movement?" in the "Thoughts in Three" segment. This short clip, part of "From a Meme to a Movement: 25 Years of Biomimicry," features Janine Benyus answering three insightful questions posed by Lex Amore.

Watch the full discussion with Janine Benyus and Lex Amore here. Learn more about the Biomimicry Institute and connect with us on social media: biomimicry.org, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

India's GreenPod Labs, an agricultural biotechnology startup, tackles food loss in developing nations. By mimicking nature's pest and fungal resistance in fruits and vegetables, they address both climate and societal problems.

GreenPod Labs is the proud recipient of the Ray of Hope Prize. Discover more about the program at biomimicry.org/rayofhopeprize/.

Explore further resources from the Biomimicry Institute: biomimicry.org/, asknature.org/, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

High schoolers Annika and Kellen addressed local flooding through the Youth Design Challenge, applying biomimicry principles. Studying mangroves and beaver dams, they engineered an Urban Floodwater Reduction System, earning 1st Place for their nature-inspired solution.

Their success highlights the impact of our MIMIC Curriculum, which has reached 12,000 students. We are expanding this program to provide more future innovators with biomimicry education and professional learning. Support our mission by donating today at http://www.biomimicry.org/donate.

Rob Gilson champions hands-on, real-world learning for all students. At Blue School, his model demonstrates how children become deeply invested in urgent issues, accelerating their learning within an expanding STEAM curriculum.

In this video, Rob shares the significant impact of the Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge on his students and highlights some of the innovative designs they created.

To explore the Challenge further, visit: http://youthchallenge.biomimicry.org

Traditional surface finishing technologies, including chemical etching and sandblasting, often rely on ecologically harmful processes. Fusion Bionic offers a sustainable alternative with its Direct Laser Interference Patterning (DLIP) technology.

DLIP creates functional surface textures inspired by nature, mimicking structures found on lotus leaves and shark skin. This innovative approach earned Fusion Bionic recognition as a runner-up for the prestigious Ray of Hope Prize.

Learn more about the Ray of Hope Prize program, explore biomimicry and AskNature, or connect with the Biomimicry Institute on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Human activity globally threatens biodiversity. David Attenborough emphasizes its vital importance, the impact of its loss, and that there's still time to act if we change direction now.

Everyone can make a difference by understanding the facts. Explore biodiversity further at royalsociety.org/biodiversity. Learn about climate change basics (60 seconds) and net zero (what is net zero?). Stay informed via the Royal Society's email newsletter at royalsociety.org/stay-in-touch/email-newsletters/. The Royal Society, a fellowship of eminent scientists and the oldest scientific academy, offers more information on its website: royalsociety.org/.

This was the last session of the sixth year of these monthly conversations for the possibility of living with courage, dignity, and power in these unsettled and unsettling times. We talked about where we’ve been in this conversation, as we've explored how people, organizations, and societies navigate a moment thick with complexity and consequence; where we find ourselves situated now in this time between worlds; and where we could head together next year. Check it out! And let us know in the comments what this conversation provoked for you—and let us know what you'll do about it! (Also, please "like" and "subscribe"! YouTube is much nicer to us when you do.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This call is part of Living Between Worlds—with Courage, Dignity, and Power (a monthly "conversation for possibility" exploring how to live and work together in times of tumultuous change). Join us next time, on the third Wednesday of every month from 12:00-1:30pm Pacific time. Register at https://bit.ly/LivingBetweenWorlds. Who joins these conversations? Executives. Sustainability professionals. Investors. Activists. Entrepreneurs. Seekers. Up-and-comers. A poet or two. And you! "Because people are hungry for meaningful conversations that move worlds. Let’s have some!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Gil: LinkedIn: / gfriend Natural Logic website: https://pages.natlogic.com/home Executive coaching—Helping World-Changers Change Worlds:: https://pages.natlogic.com/coach The 24/7 GilBot AI coach: https://www.delphi.ai/gfriend Connect with Ken: LinkedIn: / kenhomer Website: https://www.kenhomer.net

This was the last session of the sixth year of these conversations for the possibility of living with courage, dignity, and power in these unsettled and unsettling times. We talked about where we’ve been in this conversation, as we've explored how people, organizations, and societies navigate a moment thick with complexity and consequence; where we find ourselves situated now in this time between worlds; and where we could head together next year. Check it out! And let us know in the comments what this conversation provoked for you—and let us know what you'll do about it! (Also, please "like" and "subscribe"! YouTube is much nicer to us when you do.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This call is part of Living Between Worlds—with Courage, Dignity, and Power (a monthly "conversation for possibility" exploring how to live and work together in times of tumultuous change). Join us next time, on the third Wednesday of every month from 12:00-1:30pm Pacific time. Register at https://bit.ly/LivingBetweenWorlds. Who joins these conversations? Executives. Sustainability professionals. Investors. Activists. Entrepreneurs. Seekers. Up-and-comers. A poet or two. And you! "Because people are hungry for meaningful conversations that move worlds. Let’s have some!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Gil: LinkedIn: / gfriend Natural Logic website: https://pages.natlogic.com/home Executive coaching—Helping World-Changers Change Worlds:: https://pages.natlogic.com/coach The 24/7 GilBot AI coach: https://www.delphi.ai/gfriend Connect with Ken: LinkedIn: / kenhomer Website: https://www.kenhomer.net