Plant Treaty
@planttreaty.bsky.social
The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture of the FAO, the UN agency leading efforts towards #ZeroHunger.
🌱 SOON: #COP17Armenia!
The International Plant Treaty will join the conversation on safeguarding biodiversity and building climate-resilient food systems.
Crop diversity is part of the solution. Stay tuned for our events and updates!
#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #KMGBF
@unbiodiversity.bsky.social
The International Plant Treaty will join the conversation on safeguarding biodiversity and building climate-resilient food systems.
Crop diversity is part of the solution. Stay tuned for our events and updates!
#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #KMGBF
@unbiodiversity.bsky.social
October 8, 2026 at 9:48 AM
🌱 SOON: #COP17Armenia!
The International Plant Treaty will join the conversation on safeguarding biodiversity and building climate-resilient food systems.
Crop diversity is part of the solution. Stay tuned for our events and updates!
#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #KMGBF
@unbiodiversity.bsky.social
The International Plant Treaty will join the conversation on safeguarding biodiversity and building climate-resilient food systems.
Crop diversity is part of the solution. Stay tuned for our events and updates!
#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #KMGBF
@unbiodiversity.bsky.social
Today ‼️
Visit the International Plant Treaty at the #Seeds2Foods exhibition and step inside a replica of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault to discover how the crop diversity we conserve today shapes the foods of tomorrow.
fao.org/seeds-to-foo...
#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed
Visit the International Plant Treaty at the #Seeds2Foods exhibition and step inside a replica of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault to discover how the crop diversity we conserve today shapes the foods of tomorrow.
fao.org/seeds-to-foo...
#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed
October 8, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Today ‼️
Visit the International Plant Treaty at the #Seeds2Foods exhibition and step inside a replica of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault to discover how the crop diversity we conserve today shapes the foods of tomorrow.
fao.org/seeds-to-foo...
#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed
Visit the International Plant Treaty at the #Seeds2Foods exhibition and step inside a replica of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault to discover how the crop diversity we conserve today shapes the foods of tomorrow.
fao.org/seeds-to-foo...
#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed
Innovation can help us feed the world & tackle global challenges.
But it needs to reach everyone, especially those who need it most.
This #WorldFoodDay, let’s harness innovation today to nourish a better tomorrow.
🔗 www.fao.org/world-food-d...
#AgInnovation
@fao.org
But it needs to reach everyone, especially those who need it most.
This #WorldFoodDay, let’s harness innovation today to nourish a better tomorrow.
🔗 www.fao.org/world-food-d...
#AgInnovation
@fao.org
October 7, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Innovation can help us feed the world & tackle global challenges.
But it needs to reach everyone, especially those who need it most.
This #WorldFoodDay, let’s harness innovation today to nourish a better tomorrow.
🔗 www.fao.org/world-food-d...
#AgInnovation
@fao.org
But it needs to reach everyone, especially those who need it most.
This #WorldFoodDay, let’s harness innovation today to nourish a better tomorrow.
🔗 www.fao.org/world-food-d...
#AgInnovation
@fao.org
🔴 SOON 🔴
Take a virtual journey to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault! ❄️
Join us at the #Seeds2Foods exhibition starting this Thursday and discover how safeguarding crop diversity helps secure the future of our food.
🎫 FREE ENTRY
➡️ fao.org/seeds-to-foo...
Take a virtual journey to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault! ❄️
Join us at the #Seeds2Foods exhibition starting this Thursday and discover how safeguarding crop diversity helps secure the future of our food.
🎫 FREE ENTRY
➡️ fao.org/seeds-to-foo...
October 6, 2026 at 10:12 AM
🔴 SOON 🔴
Take a virtual journey to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault! ❄️
Join us at the #Seeds2Foods exhibition starting this Thursday and discover how safeguarding crop diversity helps secure the future of our food.
🎫 FREE ENTRY
➡️ fao.org/seeds-to-foo...
Take a virtual journey to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault! ❄️
Join us at the #Seeds2Foods exhibition starting this Thursday and discover how safeguarding crop diversity helps secure the future of our food.
🎫 FREE ENTRY
➡️ fao.org/seeds-to-foo...
From commitments to action: Our side event brought together diverse voices to explore how resilient, inclusive seed systems can strengthen food security in Africa. 💬
Thank you to all our panelists, moderator and participants for a thoughtful and impactful discussion!
#FarmersRights
Thank you to all our panelists, moderator and participants for a thoughtful and impactful discussion!
#FarmersRights
October 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM
From commitments to action: Our side event brought together diverse voices to explore how resilient, inclusive seed systems can strengthen food security in Africa. 💬
Thank you to all our panelists, moderator and participants for a thoughtful and impactful discussion!
#FarmersRights
Thank you to all our panelists, moderator and participants for a thoughtful and impactful discussion!
#FarmersRights
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-tech...
#WFF2026
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-tech...
#WFF2026
October 5, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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-tech...
#WFF2026
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-tech...
#WFF2026
Today‼️
Join the Plant Treaty, in partnership with Community Technology Development Trust, for a side event at the Africa Ministerial Seed Summit.
Join us for a panel on seed diversity, Farmers’ Rights and resilient seed systems for Africa’s food security.
#FarmersRights
Join the Plant Treaty, in partnership with Community Technology Development Trust, for a side event at the Africa Ministerial Seed Summit.
Join us for a panel on seed diversity, Farmers’ Rights and resilient seed systems for Africa’s food security.
#FarmersRights
October 5, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Today‼️
Join the Plant Treaty, in partnership with Community Technology Development Trust, for a side event at the Africa Ministerial Seed Summit.
Join us for a panel on seed diversity, Farmers’ Rights and resilient seed systems for Africa’s food security.
#FarmersRights
Join the Plant Treaty, in partnership with Community Technology Development Trust, for a side event at the Africa Ministerial Seed Summit.
Join us for a panel on seed diversity, Farmers’ Rights and resilient seed systems for Africa’s food security.
#FarmersRights
We are coming back‼️
The International Plant Treaty returns to the @worldfoodforum.bsky.social Discovery Station
Explore the Svalbard Global Seed Vault through VR, play “Super Crops” and discover why crop diversity matters for our future.
Stay tuned for more: world-food-forum.org
The International Plant Treaty returns to the @worldfoodforum.bsky.social Discovery Station
Explore the Svalbard Global Seed Vault through VR, play “Super Crops” and discover why crop diversity matters for our future.
Stay tuned for more: world-food-forum.org
October 2, 2026 at 2:48 PM
We are coming back‼️
The International Plant Treaty returns to the @worldfoodforum.bsky.social Discovery Station
Explore the Svalbard Global Seed Vault through VR, play “Super Crops” and discover why crop diversity matters for our future.
Stay tuned for more: world-food-forum.org
The International Plant Treaty returns to the @worldfoodforum.bsky.social Discovery Station
Explore the Svalbard Global Seed Vault through VR, play “Super Crops” and discover why crop diversity matters for our future.
Stay tuned for more: world-food-forum.org
When innovation reaches people, tomorrow’s harvest grows stronger.
This #WorldFoodDay & every day, let’s honour our roots & cultivate innovation for a better future for all.
Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.
🔗 fao.org/world-food-d...
@fao.org
This #WorldFoodDay & every day, let’s honour our roots & cultivate innovation for a better future for all.
Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.
🔗 fao.org/world-food-d...
@fao.org
October 1, 2026 at 11:31 AM
When innovation reaches people, tomorrow’s harvest grows stronger.
This #WorldFoodDay & every day, let’s honour our roots & cultivate innovation for a better future for all.
Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.
🔗 fao.org/world-food-d...
@fao.org
This #WorldFoodDay & every day, let’s honour our roots & cultivate innovation for a better future for all.
Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.
🔗 fao.org/world-food-d...
@fao.org
☕️ Did you know?
Smallholder farms are estimated to represent as much as 80 percent of coffee farms worldwide.
On #InternationalCoffeeDay, the Plant Treaty celebrates the farmers who nurture this diversity and the cooperation that helps safeguard it for future generations.
@fao.org
Smallholder farms are estimated to represent as much as 80 percent of coffee farms worldwide.
On #InternationalCoffeeDay, the Plant Treaty celebrates the farmers who nurture this diversity and the cooperation that helps safeguard it for future generations.
@fao.org
October 1, 2026 at 9:15 AM
☕️ Did you know?
Smallholder farms are estimated to represent as much as 80 percent of coffee farms worldwide.
On #InternationalCoffeeDay, the Plant Treaty celebrates the farmers who nurture this diversity and the cooperation that helps safeguard it for future generations.
@fao.org
Smallholder farms are estimated to represent as much as 80 percent of coffee farms worldwide.
On #InternationalCoffeeDay, the Plant Treaty celebrates the farmers who nurture this diversity and the cooperation that helps safeguard it for future generations.
@fao.org
❄️ Take a virtual journey to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault!
Join the International Plant Treaty at #Seeds2Foods to discover how safeguarding crop diversity helps secure the future of our food.
📅 8–12 October 2026
📍 Circo Massimo, Rome
🔗 fao.org/seeds-to-foo...
@nordgen.bsky.social @norad.no
Join the International Plant Treaty at #Seeds2Foods to discover how safeguarding crop diversity helps secure the future of our food.
📅 8–12 October 2026
📍 Circo Massimo, Rome
🔗 fao.org/seeds-to-foo...
@nordgen.bsky.social @norad.no
September 30, 2026 at 12:58 PM
❄️ Take a virtual journey to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault!
Join the International Plant Treaty at #Seeds2Foods to discover how safeguarding crop diversity helps secure the future of our food.
📅 8–12 October 2026
📍 Circo Massimo, Rome
🔗 fao.org/seeds-to-foo...
@nordgen.bsky.social @norad.no
Join the International Plant Treaty at #Seeds2Foods to discover how safeguarding crop diversity helps secure the future of our food.
📅 8–12 October 2026
📍 Circo Massimo, Rome
🔗 fao.org/seeds-to-foo...
@nordgen.bsky.social @norad.no
Every seed carries the potential to nourish communities, sustain livelihoods, and strengthen agrifood systems. 🌱
On this Intl. Day of Food Loss and Waste, let us value every seed, crop, and harvest.
Read more the Intl. Treaty's Secretary's statement ➡️ fao.org/plant-treaty...
@unep.org
On this Intl. Day of Food Loss and Waste, let us value every seed, crop, and harvest.
Read more the Intl. Treaty's Secretary's statement ➡️ fao.org/plant-treaty...
@unep.org
September 29, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Every seed carries the potential to nourish communities, sustain livelihoods, and strengthen agrifood systems. 🌱
On this Intl. Day of Food Loss and Waste, let us value every seed, crop, and harvest.
Read more the Intl. Treaty's Secretary's statement ➡️ fao.org/plant-treaty...
@unep.org
On this Intl. Day of Food Loss and Waste, let us value every seed, crop, and harvest.
Read more the Intl. Treaty's Secretary's statement ➡️ fao.org/plant-treaty...
@unep.org
🌱Land
👩🏼🌾Labour
💧Water
⚡️Energy
⏱️Time
When we waste food, we also waste the resources used to produce it. The International Treaty helps safeguard the crop diversity that underpins our food systems.
Reducing #FoodLoss & #FoodWaste helps protect our one & only planet.
@unep.org @fao.org
👩🏼🌾Labour
💧Water
⚡️Energy
⏱️Time
When we waste food, we also waste the resources used to produce it. The International Treaty helps safeguard the crop diversity that underpins our food systems.
Reducing #FoodLoss & #FoodWaste helps protect our one & only planet.
@unep.org @fao.org
September 28, 2026 at 8:10 AM
🌱Land
👩🏼🌾Labour
💧Water
⚡️Energy
⏱️Time
When we waste food, we also waste the resources used to produce it. The International Treaty helps safeguard the crop diversity that underpins our food systems.
Reducing #FoodLoss & #FoodWaste helps protect our one & only planet.
@unep.org @fao.org
👩🏼🌾Labour
💧Water
⚡️Energy
⏱️Time
When we waste food, we also waste the resources used to produce it. The International Treaty helps safeguard the crop diversity that underpins our food systems.
Reducing #FoodLoss & #FoodWaste helps protect our one & only planet.
@unep.org @fao.org
The Intl. Treaty joins global leaders to promote collaboration for food plant diversity at #CropDiversityDay.
A new paper in Plants, People, Planet explores how the Global Conservation Consortium for Food Plants connects botanic gardens, genebanks and others.
Read more here: bit.ly/3V6IfEB
A new paper in Plants, People, Planet explores how the Global Conservation Consortium for Food Plants connects botanic gardens, genebanks and others.
Read more here: bit.ly/3V6IfEB
September 25, 2026 at 2:27 PM
The Intl. Treaty joins global leaders to promote collaboration for food plant diversity at #CropDiversityDay.
A new paper in Plants, People, Planet explores how the Global Conservation Consortium for Food Plants connects botanic gardens, genebanks and others.
Read more here: bit.ly/3V6IfEB
A new paper in Plants, People, Planet explores how the Global Conservation Consortium for Food Plants connects botanic gardens, genebanks and others.
Read more here: bit.ly/3V6IfEB
Reposted by Plant Treaty
The diversity of food plants is one of humanity's most important resources. By connecting the people who conserve it with those who grow, study, improve, prepare, and use it, the Global Conservation Consortium for Food Plants is helping keep more options on the table for the future.
Uniting Botanic Gardens and Genebanks Around Food Plant Diversity | New York Botanical Garden
Colin Khoury is the Global Conservation Lead Coordinator of the Global Conservation Consortium for Food Plants. With increasing threats to plant diversity limiting our options for developing healthier and more resilient food systems, new papers in Plant...
www.nybg.org
September 24, 2026 at 2:39 PM
The diversity of food plants is one of humanity's most important resources. By connecting the people who conserve it with those who grow, study, improve, prepare, and use it, the Global Conservation Consortium for Food Plants is helping keep more options on the table for the future.
📊 Which crops are most shared through the Multilateral System?
🌱 Wheat
🌱 Rice
🌱 Maize
🌱 Chickpea
🌱 Barley
Read more about the #MLS publication ➡️ openknowledge.fao.org/items/610159...
🌱 Wheat
🌱 Rice
🌱 Maize
🌱 Chickpea
🌱 Barley
Read more about the #MLS publication ➡️ openknowledge.fao.org/items/610159...
September 25, 2026 at 10:18 AM
📊 Which crops are most shared through the Multilateral System?
🌱 Wheat
🌱 Rice
🌱 Maize
🌱 Chickpea
🌱 Barley
Read more about the #MLS publication ➡️ openknowledge.fao.org/items/610159...
🌱 Wheat
🌱 Rice
🌱 Maize
🌱 Chickpea
🌱 Barley
Read more about the #MLS publication ➡️ openknowledge.fao.org/items/610159...
Today at @nybg.bsky.social, the International Plant Treaty joined partners to explore how botanic gardens and genebanks can work together to safeguard food plant diversity.
A new paper sets out the vision behind the Global Conservation Consortium for Food Plants: bgci.org/news-events/...
A new paper sets out the vision behind the Global Conservation Consortium for Food Plants: bgci.org/news-events/...
September 24, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Today at @nybg.bsky.social, the International Plant Treaty joined partners to explore how botanic gardens and genebanks can work together to safeguard food plant diversity.
A new paper sets out the vision behind the Global Conservation Consortium for Food Plants: bgci.org/news-events/...
A new paper sets out the vision behind the Global Conservation Consortium for Food Plants: bgci.org/news-events/...
The International Plant Treaty’s Bureau met at @fao.org headquarters to advance preparations for #GB12, taking place 22–26 November 2027 in Rome, Italy.
📰 Read more here: fao.org/plant-treaty...
#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #GB12 #Consultations
📰 Read more here: fao.org/plant-treaty...
#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #GB12 #Consultations
September 24, 2026 at 1:37 PM
The International Plant Treaty’s Bureau met at @fao.org headquarters to advance preparations for #GB12, taking place 22–26 November 2027 in Rome, Italy.
📰 Read more here: fao.org/plant-treaty...
#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #GB12 #Consultations
📰 Read more here: fao.org/plant-treaty...
#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #GB12 #Consultations
Mark your calendar for the 2nd @fao.org #Seeds2Foods Exhibition! Visit the International Treaty’s exhibit to discover how the crop diversity we conserve today shapes the foods of tomorrow.
📍 Circo Massimo, Rome
📅 8–12 Oct 2026
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
👉 fao.org/seeds-to-foo...
📍 Circo Massimo, Rome
📅 8–12 Oct 2026
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
👉 fao.org/seeds-to-foo...
September 23, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Mark your calendar for the 2nd @fao.org #Seeds2Foods Exhibition! Visit the International Treaty’s exhibit to discover how the crop diversity we conserve today shapes the foods of tomorrow.
📍 Circo Massimo, Rome
📅 8–12 Oct 2026
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
👉 fao.org/seeds-to-foo...
📍 Circo Massimo, Rome
📅 8–12 Oct 2026
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
👉 fao.org/seeds-to-foo...
When food is lost or wasted, the land, labour, water, energy and crop diversity used to produce it are lost too.
Ahead of #FLWDay, the International Plant Treaty joins @fao.org and @unep.org in calling for action to reduce #FoodLoss and #FoodWaste and build more sustainable, resilient food systems.
Ahead of #FLWDay, the International Plant Treaty joins @fao.org and @unep.org in calling for action to reduce #FoodLoss and #FoodWaste and build more sustainable, resilient food systems.
September 22, 2026 at 6:50 AM
When food is lost or wasted, the land, labour, water, energy and crop diversity used to produce it are lost too.
Ahead of #FLWDay, the International Plant Treaty joins @fao.org and @unep.org in calling for action to reduce #FoodLoss and #FoodWaste and build more sustainable, resilient food systems.
Ahead of #FLWDay, the International Plant Treaty joins @fao.org and @unep.org in calling for action to reduce #FoodLoss and #FoodWaste and build more sustainable, resilient food systems.
🌱 In Bari, the International Treaty participates in dialogue on strengthening links between genebanks, regional collections and farmers.
The Mediterranean Germplasm Genebank conserves around 38,000 accessions across 600 species.
🔗 bit.ly/4rjzq69
#FarmersRights
The Mediterranean Germplasm Genebank conserves around 38,000 accessions across 600 species.
🔗 bit.ly/4rjzq69
#FarmersRights
September 21, 2026 at 9:18 AM
🌱 In Bari, the International Treaty participates in dialogue on strengthening links between genebanks, regional collections and farmers.
The Mediterranean Germplasm Genebank conserves around 38,000 accessions across 600 species.
🔗 bit.ly/4rjzq69
#FarmersRights
The Mediterranean Germplasm Genebank conserves around 38,000 accessions across 600 species.
🔗 bit.ly/4rjzq69
#FarmersRights
🌱 Update from Bari
The International Treaty joined CNR-IBBR, CIHEAM Bari, researchers and farmers to strengthen links between genebanks, regional collections and farming communities, helping keep crop diversity conserved, accessible and in use.
Stay tuned for more!
The International Treaty joined CNR-IBBR, CIHEAM Bari, researchers and farmers to strengthen links between genebanks, regional collections and farming communities, helping keep crop diversity conserved, accessible and in use.
Stay tuned for more!
September 18, 2026 at 9:37 AM
🌱 Update from Bari
The International Treaty joined CNR-IBBR, CIHEAM Bari, researchers and farmers to strengthen links between genebanks, regional collections and farming communities, helping keep crop diversity conserved, accessible and in use.
Stay tuned for more!
The International Treaty joined CNR-IBBR, CIHEAM Bari, researchers and farmers to strengthen links between genebanks, regional collections and farming communities, helping keep crop diversity conserved, accessible and in use.
Stay tuned for more!
Explore the International Plant Treaty’s four-course e-learning series on managing data for plant genetic resources:
1️⃣ PGRFA documentation
2️⃣ GLIS
3️⃣ GGCE & Genesys
4️⃣ Global crop conservation strategies
Start learning ➡️ bit.ly/4Ai0Ygs
@croptrust.bsky.social @cgiar.org @bioversityciat.bsky.social
1️⃣ PGRFA documentation
2️⃣ GLIS
3️⃣ GGCE & Genesys
4️⃣ Global crop conservation strategies
Start learning ➡️ bit.ly/4Ai0Ygs
@croptrust.bsky.social @cgiar.org @bioversityciat.bsky.social
September 16, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Explore the International Plant Treaty’s four-course e-learning series on managing data for plant genetic resources:
1️⃣ PGRFA documentation
2️⃣ GLIS
3️⃣ GGCE & Genesys
4️⃣ Global crop conservation strategies
Start learning ➡️ bit.ly/4Ai0Ygs
@croptrust.bsky.social @cgiar.org @bioversityciat.bsky.social
1️⃣ PGRFA documentation
2️⃣ GLIS
3️⃣ GGCE & Genesys
4️⃣ Global crop conservation strategies
Start learning ➡️ bit.ly/4Ai0Ygs
@croptrust.bsky.social @cgiar.org @bioversityciat.bsky.social
Every seed carries the potential to nourish🌱🍽️
Ahead of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, let’s remember that protecting the foundations of our food systems also means ensuring that the food we produce is not lost or wasted.
Stay tuned!
#FLWDay
@fao.org
Ahead of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, let’s remember that protecting the foundations of our food systems also means ensuring that the food we produce is not lost or wasted.
Stay tuned!
#FLWDay
@fao.org
September 16, 2026 at 10:12 AM
The 2026 UN Biodiversity Conference,
#COP17Armenia, opens on 19 October in Yerevan 🇦🇲 under the theme “Taking Action for Nature.”
The International Plant Treaty will be participating - stay tuned for more updates!
🔗 cbd.int/conferences/...
@unbiodiversity.bsky.social
#COP17Armenia, opens on 19 October in Yerevan 🇦🇲 under the theme “Taking Action for Nature.”
The International Plant Treaty will be participating - stay tuned for more updates!
🔗 cbd.int/conferences/...
@unbiodiversity.bsky.social
September 15, 2026 at 3:56 PM
The 2026 UN Biodiversity Conference,
#COP17Armenia, opens on 19 October in Yerevan 🇦🇲 under the theme “Taking Action for Nature.”
The International Plant Treaty will be participating - stay tuned for more updates!
🔗 cbd.int/conferences/...
@unbiodiversity.bsky.social
#COP17Armenia, opens on 19 October in Yerevan 🇦🇲 under the theme “Taking Action for Nature.”
The International Plant Treaty will be participating - stay tuned for more updates!
🔗 cbd.int/conferences/...
@unbiodiversity.bsky.social