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FAO in Somalia

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FAO in Somalia

@FAOSomalia

Official Twitter @FAO in Somalia. @EPeterschmitt, FAO Representative. Follow our Director-General QU Dongyu @FAODG. #ZeroHunger

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Joined August 2010

FAO in Somalia
@FAOSomalia
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Somalia enters Hagaa dry season (Jun–Aug). Most areas will stay dry during 10–15 Jun, with light rains forecast over Togdheer/Sanaag highlands & S. coastal zones. A new Shabelle River pulse is moving downstream. Residual drought persists in Bay & NE Bari. bit.ly/4v5VfaD
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FAO in Somalia
@FAOSomalia
Jun 9
FAO is distributing climate smart fodder seeds to 1,500 households in Gedo region. Thanks to @EU_in_Somalia support, #PLACE is helping agropastoral communities strengthen resilience, improve livestock production, & build a sustainable fodder value chain.
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FAO in Somalia
@FAOSomalia
Jun 9
In Jowhar, targeted #ResilienceDesign training is inspiring wider adoption across the community. Farmers are turning degraded land into productive food systems, while neighbouring households are replicating water harvesting, soil restoration & agroecological practices. #RESTORE
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FAO in Somalia
@FAOSomalia
Jun 8
On #WorldOceansDay, #FAO highlights strong coastal & marine management to protect ocean health along Somalia’s coastline. Healthy oceans & sustainable fisheries are vital for food security, resilient livelihoods & a #BetterEnvironment for present & future generations.
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@FAOSomalia
Jun 8
Burao Vegetable market is creating jobs, expanding market access, reducing post-harvest losses, and empowering women entrepreneurs. A lasting investment in livelihoods and resilience thanks to @EU_in_Somalia support, in partnership with @slmoad and Burao local government.
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FAO in Emergencies
@FAOemergencies
Jun 8
As drought deepens across Somalia, families face worsening hunger, water shortages, and lost livelihoods. Thanks to Sweden's funding, @FAO is providing early action support to 33 996 people helping protect lives and livelihoods before conditions worsen. flickr.com/photos/faoemer…
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@FAOSomalia
Jun 7
#FAO joined partners to commemorate #WorldEnvironmentDay at the @UNSOS_ Compound in Mogadishu. Through environmental sustainability, conservation & nature-based solutions, FAO is advancing climate action & supporting inclusive, resilient agrifood systems for a sustainable future.
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FAO in Emergencies
@FAOemergencies
Jun 4
Thanks to @UNOCHA for enabling rapid drought response in Somalia. @FAO is reaching 4 100 households with cash and animal health support to protect livelihoods, stabilize food security, and reduce negative coping amid worsening hunger conditions. 📷 flickr.com/photos/faoemer…
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@FAOSomalia
Jun 5
🚫📷 Illegal fishing threatens livelihoods, food security and marine ecosystems. Today, on the International Day for the Fight against #IUUFishing, @FAOSomalia welcomes Inter-Agency steps to protect marine resources. Somalia’s Seas, Somalia’s Right. #StopIUUFishing #BlueEconomy
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FAO in Somalia
@FAOSomalia
Jun 5
Somalia faces increasing climate volatility, from drought today to #ElNiño-linked flooding later in 2026. With 6 million people facing acute food insecurity, @FAOSomalia calls for actors to heed early warning info and protect lives and livelihoods. 👉
FAO warns Somalia to prepare now for potential El Niño-linked flooding later in 2026
From fao.org
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UNTMIS
@UNTMIS_
Jun 5
Time is running out, and nature is in emergency mode. To keep global warming below 1.5°C this century, the world must halve annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 - and urgent action is needed to address this and other pressing issues. On World Environment Day, the @UN in
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FAO in Somalia
@FAOSomalia
Jun 4
#FAOR @EPeterschmitt joined #RMT15 in Accra, where FAO leadership & country teams from across #Africa are focusing on innovation, coordination & delivery to accelerate agrifood systems transformation for Better Production, Better Nutrition, a Better Environment and a Better Life.
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FAO in Somalia
@FAOSomalia
Jun 3
In #Somaliland, #FAO is constructing 3 water catchments in #Salahley & #Balimataan districts to help pastoral communities access clean water & better withstand climate-induced shocks & drought. These efforts are safeguarding pastoral livelihoods & strengthening #resilience.
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