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FAO in Uganda

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FAO in Uganda

@FAOUganda

News and latest information from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @FAO in Uganda. Follow our Director-General QU Dongyu, @FAODG.

Kampala, Uganda

Joined November 2013

FAO in Uganda
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Jun 9
Our Rep. @EzanaKg met Dr. Sadik Kasim, Deputy Director General for Agricultural Technology Promotion at @narouganda. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration on digital innovation, building on ongoing work & scaling agricultural technologies.
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Jun 8
The wait is over! @FAO has named Uganda’s 2026 Young Forest Champions. Congratulations to all 10 selected champions, who'll be mentored and receive additional technical training. Read more here ➡️ bit.ly/49MaKvK #AIM4Forests #ForestChampions #GenerationRestoration
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Food and Agriculture Organization
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Jun 7
Do foodborne diseases only affect people immediately after exposure? ❌ NO For example, chemical hazards in food can cause long-term health problems, including: 🔸cardiovascular disease 🔸intellectual disability 🔸cancer #WorldFoodSafetyDay
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Food and Agriculture Organization
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Jun 4
How do chefs keep food safe in their kitchens? Ahead of #WorldFoodSafetyDay, Chefs @rodrigopachecoE, Tammy Wong and Sam Tran share simple tips — from checking temperature to keeping spaces clean and preventing cross-contamination. Food safety starts with daily habits.
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Jun 5
As the sustainable wood production industry in Uganda grows, @FAO is building the capacities of SMEs in #sawmilling and wood #drying. Initiative supported by the @EUinUG funded ‘Sustainable Wood-Based Value Chains in Uganda’ project. 📹 Watch more ⬇️
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Jun 4
H.E. Sasayama Takuya, Ambassador of Japan to Uganda highlighted Japan’s commitment to sharing #disaster lessons and expertise to strengthen early warning and support effective early action in Uganda. #AnticipatoryAction
FAO in Uganda
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Jun 3
📢 Save the Date. Join us for a High-Level Dialogue on Early Warning & #AnticipatoryAction for Resilient #Livelihoods in Uganda. The event will mark the closure of the Japan-funded project in the Rwenzori and Elgon subregions.
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Jun 4
The Commissioner for Disaster Preparedness and Management @OPMUganda, Davis Mwenyi, noted that climate change demands urgent action and strategic investment. He called for collective action, stressing the need for coordinated efforts to address climate-related #shocks.
FAO in Uganda
@FAOUganda
Jun 3
📢 Save the Date. Join us for a High-Level Dialogue on Early Warning & #AnticipatoryAction for Resilient #Livelihoods in Uganda. The event will mark the closure of the Japan-funded project in the Rwenzori and Elgon subregions.
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Jun 4
"Investing before disasters strike is more effective & far more cost-efficient than responding after impacts have already occurred. Let us engage in dialogue and explore collaboration, investment and innovation for a more resilient Uganda." - @martin_ameu, FAO Uganda Asst. Rep.
FAO in Uganda
@FAOUganda
Jun 3
📢 Save the Date. Join us for a High-Level Dialogue on Early Warning & #AnticipatoryAction for Resilient #Livelihoods in Uganda. The event will mark the closure of the Japan-funded project in the Rwenzori and Elgon subregions.
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Jun 4
Climate change is increasing the frequency & intensity of floods across Uganda With support from the Government of Japan, @FAO, @GovUganda & partners have been strengthening Early Warning Systems & Anticipatory Action to help high-risk communities prepare before disasters strike
FAO in Uganda
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Jun 4
📍Happening now: Stakeholders are discussing how to strengthen early warning systems, anticipatory action and climate-smart investments to reduce disaster risks in Uganda. Join the conversation 👉bit.ly/4uevQKw #AnticipatoryAction
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Jun 4
📍Happening now: Stakeholders are discussing how to strengthen early warning systems, anticipatory action and climate-smart investments to reduce disaster risks in Uganda. Join the conversation 👉bit.ly/4uevQKw #AnticipatoryAction
FAO in Uganda
@FAOUganda
Jun 3
📢 Save the Date. Join us for a High-Level Dialogue on Early Warning & #AnticipatoryAction for Resilient #Livelihoods in Uganda. The event will mark the closure of the Japan-funded project in the Rwenzori and Elgon subregions.
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FAO in Uganda
@FAOUganda
Jun 3
📢 Save the Date. Join us for a High-Level Dialogue on Early Warning & #AnticipatoryAction for Resilient #Livelihoods in Uganda. The event will mark the closure of the Japan-funded project in the Rwenzori and Elgon subregions.
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FAO in Uganda
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Jun 3
Courage steeped deep in faith. Inspiring conviction, eternally. Happy Martyrs’ Day, Uganda. #UgandaMartyrsDay #MartyrsDay2026
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Food and Agriculture Organization
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May 29
Potatoes are tradition, prosperity and nutrition. Today we celebrate the power of this resilient staple crop in building a better future... ...and the farmers who have protected potato diversity over millennia. #InternationalDayOfPotato #4Betters
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