Account of @FAO Chief Scientist, Charles Spillane. Working for a sustainable 🌍 and #FutureofFood for all. Follow our Director-General @FAODG.
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FAO Chief Scientist retweeted
🎬 What does innovation really mean beyond new technologies?
@FAO is inviting students, professionals & creatives worldwide to join the Innovation Beyond the Buzzword Video Challenge & turn agrifood innovation ideas into engaging videos.
🔗fao.org/innovation-policies-…
#AgInnovation
FAO Chief Scientist retweeted
Healthy diets should be within everyone’s reach
A #CFS54 side event explores how cities are working to improve access to #HealthyDiets & spotlights insights from @FAO forthcoming report
🗓️ 22 October
⏰13:30 CEST
📌fao.zoom.us/webinar/register…
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FAO Chief Scientist retweeted
🔴 TODAY 🔴
Join the International Plant Treaty's High-level event at #SIF2026
“Growing the Future: Botanic Gardens as Agrifood Allies” to explore how plant diversity supports food security.
➡️ Plenary Hall, FAO Headquarters
➡️ UN Web TV: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k/k1…
#WFF2026
FAO Chief Scientist retweeted
At #SIF2026, global experts will explore how #OneHealth can help prevent future crises & strengthen resilience to disasters and pandemics through science, innovation and collaboration.
👉 bit.ly/4yQuCZd
FAO Chief Scientist retweeted
💧 Water efficiency is key to sustainable agrifood systems & global food security for all 🌍🌱
Join us at the #SIF2026 for a discussion to explore how science, data & innovation can drive sustainable water management in agriculture.
👉 Register here tinyurl.com/9rbzuu6r
FAO Chief Scientist retweeted
🔬🌾 The Science & Innovation Forum 2026 starts Monday!
📅 12–16 October
📍 @FAO HQ, Rome & online
Global voices from science, policy & #AgInnovation, working to speed up progress on #FoodSecurity.
Programme 👉 fao.org/science-technology-a…
#SIF2026 #WFF2026
FAO Chief Scientist retweeted
Register to join @FAOStatistics at #SIF2026 in Rome & online to discuss how ASTI supports agrifood systems transformation.
🗓️16 October
⏰9:00-10:00 CEST
🖥️fao.org/statistics/events/ev…
📌world-food-forum.org/registr…
FAO Chief Scientist retweeted
❌ your 🗓️!
12–16 October, Rome & online
@FAO's Science and Innovation Forum 2026 returns — where science meets action for food security.
@FAOStatistics will take part!
🥼fao.org/science-technology-a…
#SIF2026 #AgInnovation
FAO Chief Scientist retweeted
🌱Can #OneHealth help prevent future pandemics and reduce #AntimicrobialResistance risks?
Join us at the #SIF2026 to learn how science, innovation and cross-sector collaboration can help build more resilient agrifood systems.
Registrations here➡️ buff.ly/JJzIfAY
FAO Chief Scientist retweeted
How can botanic gardens help shape the future of food? 🌱
Join the International Plant Treaty at #SIF2026 for “Growing the Future: Botanic Gardens as Agrifood Allies” to explore how plant diversity supports diverse diets and food security.
➡️ fao.org/science-technology-a…
#WFF2026
FAO Chief Scientist retweeted
#Happeningnow! 📢 Launch of the Note: Critical, emerging & enduring issues for food security & nutrition
📺 Follow it live: fao.org/webcast/detail/hlpe-…
📄 Download your copy of the note! openknowledge.fao.org/handle…
📢 Launch of the Note: Critical, emerging & enduring issues for food security & nutrition
📅4 September 2026
🕘14.00-16.30 CEST
📍FAO HQ & online
Interpretation: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
Info fao.org/cfs/cfs-hlpe/insight…
Register fao.zoom.us/webinar/register…
FAO Chief Scientist retweeted
Pastoralists lead the way!
This year, pastoralists are coming together to change narratives, share ideas and solutions for the future of us all.
Watch, share and support #IYRP2026: fao.org/rangelands-pastorali…
FAO Chief Scientist retweeted
📢 Launch of the Note: Critical, emerging & enduring issues for food security & nutrition
📅4 September 2026
🕘14.00-16.30 CEST
📍FAO HQ & online
Interpretation: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
Info fao.org/cfs/cfs-hlpe/insight…
Register fao.zoom.us/webinar/register…
FAO Chief Scientist retweeted
🌍 Acre Insights, past Innovate Africa Challenge winner, uses LiDAR drones and satellite data to monitor forests and measure biomass, turning innovation into real-world impact. 🚀🌱
To learn more: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
#AgInnovation #AgTech #InnovateAfricaChallange
FAO Chief Scientist retweeted
How can #AgInnovation help reverse #LandDegradation❓
Join @FAO’s Agrifood Systems Technologies and Innovations Outlook (#ATIO) Initiative at #UNCCDCOP17 to explore how innovation, policy, investment and local action can help scale solutions.
More👉 fao.org/events/detail/fao-at…
FAO Chief Scientist retweeted
🐝Bees are tiny, but their role in our food systems is huge.
As essential pollinators, they support crops, biodiversity and resilient agrifood systems. 🌱
#AgInnovation can help protect bees, farmers and ecosystems.
#HoneyBeeDay #WorldHoneyBeeDay
FAO Chief Scientist retweeted
Join @FAOLandWater in tackling land degradation, desertification & drought!🌱
@FAO’s Agrifood Systems Technologies & Innovations Outlook (#ATIO) Initiative will be at #UNCCDCOP17, contributing to efforts to reverse #LandDegradation.
More👉fao.org/events/detail/fao-at…
#AgInnovation
FAO Chief Scientist retweeted
Choices that put food on the table can also build resilience, reduce emissions, halt biodiversity loss & restore degraded land.
Together, @FAO & @theGEF are supporting farmers, fishers & forest communities to transform agrifood systems.
See 4 examples 👉 bit.ly/3PRh1j0
FAO Chief Scientist retweeted
Science has the power to transform lives — but only if knowledge becomes action.
Take a look back at the first Global Conference of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development, where leaders from around the world came together to strengthen science for a more sustainable future. Learn more: un-sciences-decade.org/en
#ScienceDecade