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95% of our food comes from soils. Soil is also home to nearly 59% of Earth’s species. Yet, erosion, pollution and urbanization are putting the world’s soil at risk. Swipe for more key facts from FAO .

Many West African countries lack reliable forest inventory data crucial for climate reporting & #REDD+ initiatives. Learn more about a FAO, ECOWAS Commission & Sida project to improve above-ground biomass density estimates 👉 https://ow.ly/QK1Q50XArYw 

🌟Check out these currently open vacancies at FAO in the fields of administration and finance. Office Assistant (2502804) Location: Italy-Rome Closure Date: 10/Dec/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/dWBtj4Q9 Operations Assistant (2502742) Location: Samoa-Apia Closure Date: 10/Dec/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/dm9iBD9w National Codex Specialist (2502741) Location: Various Locations-Various Locations Closure Date: 10/Dec/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/da_3yQAh Project Administrative and Finance Assistant (2502812) Location: Philippines-Mandaluyong City Closure Date: 11/Dec/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/dTqDrt8S National Administrative Assistant (2502808) Location: Malawi-Lilongwe Closure Date: 11/Dec/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/dRm4fsyN Administration and Finance Specialist (2502830) Location: Marshall Islands-Majuro Closure Date: 16/Dec/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/dweXzHD8 National Technical Assistant (2502865) Location: Lao People's Democratic Republic-Vientiane Closure Date: 19/Dec/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/d9H9PPiG Administrative Officer (2502840) Location: Iraq-Baghdad Closure Date: 24/Dec/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/d6R9kxJp National Professional Officer (Administration) (2502820) Location: United Arab Emirates-Abu Dhabi Closure Date: 26/Dec/2025, 11:59:00 PM Apply: https://lnkd.in/dsBM9isz #UNJobs #FAOJobs #AdminJobs #FinanceJobs

Cities are growing fast and so is our need for fresh, safe, nutritious food and climate-resilient spaces. It all starts with what lies right beneath our feet—soils, the often-overlooked foundation on which they are built. 🏙️ This #WorldSoilDay, discover 4️⃣ important ways soils shape our cities 🔗 https://bit.ly/48YZFX5 #SoilSealing

Did you know that when sealed urban soils trap heat, worsen floods, and increase energy demand for air cooling? Healthy urban soils lower temperatures, absorb water, store carbon, and support biodiversity, making cities greener, safer, and more resilient. On this #WorldSoilDay and every day, let's show our love and gratitude for this precious resource. 🌱 🏙️ #WorldSoilDay

Practicing urban agriculture on well-managed and #HealthySoils supports food security, nutrition & livelihoods, producing up to 10% of global vegetables, legumes & tubers. #WorldSoilDay #GreenCities

World food commodity prices declined in November, led by lower international quotations for all major staple foods except cereals, according to the benchmark measure released by FAO.   The #FAOFoodPriceIndex, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a basket of globally-traded food commodities, averaged 125.1 points in November, down 1.2 percent from its revised October level.   More: https://lnkd.in/dd8BZ4Y9  

2026 is the United Nations Intl #YearOfTheWomanFarmer, a chance to spotlight the women who drive agrifood systems yet still face unequal opportunities. #IYWF2026 is a call for us to transform their lives, harness their potential, & build more resilient communities. Press release: https://lnkd.in/g-mNfb9B Visit the website: https://lnkd.in/deR44S-f

The United Nations today recognized three new World Restoration Flagships in Australia, Canada and South Africa, anchored in Indigenous Peoples and local knowledge.   Jointly led by the UN Environment Programme and FAO, the awards are announced under the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030). The World Restoration Flagships represent some of the most ambitious, science-based and inclusive examples of restoration in action.   “Real ecosystem restoration is accomplished from the ground up,” said FAO Director-General QU Dongyu. “With Indigenous Peoples and local communities at the center, these new Flagships demonstrate the power of partnerships that bridge ancient wisdom with modern innovation, while strengthening agrifood systems, biodiversity and food diversity, and climate resilience.”   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dyngdPhN   #GenerationRestoration

FAO today launched its first-ever Global Emergency and Resilience Appeal, calling for a more coherent and urgent approach to rising levels of acute food insecurity at a moment of tightening humanitarian resources.   The Appeal places emergency agricultural assistance at the center of efforts to protect food production and strengthen resilience in crisis contexts.   The Appeal seeks $2.5 billion to support more than 100 million people in 54 countries and territories in 2026. By consolidating all humanitarian and resilience requirements into a single framework, FAO aims to address urgent needs while reducing the likelihood of repeated, costly assistance in future crises.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d2JrxRDU