“For our communities, agricultural heritage is life, identity & responsibility.” — Arpakwa Sikorei, from the Maasai Engaresero in Tanzania, a @fao.org Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage Systems, at today launch event in China for the next phase of the #GIAHS program.

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🌍 29 pays
🌄 Plus de 100 systèmes
⌛️ Des siècles de savoir, d'agrobiodiversité et de résilience

Avez-vous déjà entendu parler des Systèmes ingénieux du patrimoine agricole mondial (SIPAM) de la @faoenfrancais.bsky.social ?

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#GIAHS #SIPAM

🌍 29 pays
🌄 Plus de 100 systèmes
⌛️ Des siècles de savoir, d'agrobiodiversité et de résilience

Avez-vous déjà entendu parler des Systèmes ingénieux du patrimoine agricole mondial (SIPAM) de la @FAO ?

En savoir plus ➡️ https://t.co/C1h8qNVT2Q

#GIAHS #SIPAM

What if cocoa could protect biodiversity?

In 2024, FAO recognized cocoa agroforestry system of São Tomé & Príncipe as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System.

Learn from Chef Fatmata Binta why this heritage matters for the forests & communities it sustains.

#GIAHS

Celebrating World Agricultural Heritage: A Special Ceremony and Exhibition Join the celebration of Japan's newly recognized World Agricultural Heritage sites. Discover local specialties and engaging exhibitions at this significant event.

Celebrating World Agricultural Heritage: A Special Ceremony and Exhibition #Japan #Tokyo #FAO #GIAHS #World_Agricultural_Heritage

🧉 In southern Brazil, erva-mate is more than a drink. It is tradition, livelihood & a reminder of the forest.

An @fao.org recognized #AgriculturalHeritage, this plant grown within native forests, protects the threatened Araucaria Forest while upholding cultural knowledge.

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#GIAHS

The world's #AgriculturalHeritage is a gift that generations of farmers have kept alive for millennia.

Let's cherish the knowledge, traditions, and dedication that are the past, present, and future of food.

Tell us in the comments, did you recognize any of the #GIAHS sites featured in the video?

🎉 Two traditional agricultural systems rooted in the ancestral knowledge and practices of #IndigenousPeoples in Chile have been recognized as Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage Systems by @fao.org.

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#GIAHS

Deqing's Pearl Route: A Heritage of Agricultural Significance On October 31, Deqing was awarded recognition by the FAO for its unique pearl farming system, highlighting sustainable practices for global heritage.

Deqing's Pearl Route: A Heritage of Agricultural Significance #China #FAO #Huzhou #GIAHS #Deqing_Pearls

Celebrating the Heritage of Deqing's Freshwater Pear Mussels as GIAHS The UN's FAO recognizes Deqing's integrated freshwater mussel fishery, marking a significant agricultural heritage achievement in China.

Celebrating the Heritage of Deqing's Freshwater Pear Mussels as GIAHS #GIAHS #Deqing #Pear_Mussels

Deqing's Freshwater Pear Mussels Earns GIAHS Recognition for Agricultural Heritage Deqing, a city in China, has earned GIAHS recognition for its unique freshwater mussel fishery system, blending tradition with modern technology.

Deqing's Freshwater Pear Mussels Earns GIAHS Recognition for Agricultural Heritage #China #GIAHS #Deqing #Freshwater_Mussels

Secrets of the Andean chakras Indigenous Women lead climate action to preserve agrobiodiversity in Ecuador’s highlands

⛰️ High in Ecuador’s Andes, Kichwa Indigenous women are guardians of seeds and keepers of secrets in ancestral chakra — farms brimming with an array of crops — and recognized by @fao.org as a #GIAHS.

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High in Ecuador’s Andes, Kichwa Indigenous women are guardians of seeds & keepers of secrets in ancestral chakras.

Learn how they lead climate action by growing food in this @FAO.org - recognized #AgriculturalHeritage System 👉 bit.ly/3KuoSQt

#WorldFoodDay #RuralWomen #GIAHS

🧺 تراث ثقافي
🌄 مناظر طبيعية خلابة
🐝 أنظمة بيئية مرنة
👩🌾 التقاليد والابتكار

زيارة نظام تراث زراعي ذي أهمية عالمية تعني التواصل مع تاريخه وشعبه ومستقبله.

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#GIAHS

🌊On Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, haenyeo—free-diving “sea women”—dive up to 20m deep without oxygen tanks, sustainably harvesting the sea with skill & care.

@FAO.org recognizes this tradition as a #AgriculturalHeritage System.

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#WorldFoodDay #FAO80 #GIAHS

⛰️High in Ecuador’s Andes, Kichwa Indigenous women are guardians of seeds and keepers of secrets in ancestral chakras—farms brimming with an array of crops— and recognized by @fao.org as a Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage System.

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#WorldFoodDay #FAO80 #GIAHS

🧺 Cultural heritage
🌄 Stunning landscapes
🐝 Resilient ecosystems
👩🌾 Tradition & innovation

Visiting a Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage System means connecting with its story, its people & its future.

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#WorldTourismDay #GIAHS

🌍 29 countries
🌄 Over 100 systems
⌛️ Centuries of knowledge, agrobiodiversity and resilience

Have you ever heard of @FAO.org's Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage Systems?

Learn more➡️https://buff.ly/wTwlcPl

#GIAHS

Shimane and Wakayama Regions Recognized as New Global Agricultural Heritage Sites Shimane’s Okuizumo and Wakayama’s Arita-Shimotsu regions have been newly designated as Global Agricultural Heritage Sites, recognizing their unique practices and sustainable systems.

Shimane and Wakayama Regions Recognized as New Global Agricultural Heritage Sites #Japan #GIAHS #Okuizumo #Arita-Shimotsu #Shimane,_Wakayama

🎧 New #FAOBrief Podcast is out now!

🌾 New #AgriculturalHeritage systems recognized in the Republic of Korea, Portugal & Tajikistan
📈 @FAO.org - @OECD.org report: Emerging economies to drive growth in animal-source foods
🤖 Fighting Hunger with AI & Robots

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#AgOutlook #GIAHS

🎧 In this #FAOBrief 👇

🔹 @FAO.org calls for immediate humanitarian access to Gaza
🔹 Acute food insecurity increases for sixth consecutive year
🔹 Six #AgriculturalHeritage systems are recognized for their sustainable practices

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#GIAHS #FightFoodCrises

Celebrate New Tea and Plum Flavors with Special Menu at Afu Shokudo Afu Shokudo introduces a special menu featuring new tea from Shizuoka, plums from Wakayama, and konjac from Gunma, promoting local agriculture.

Celebrate New Tea and Plum Flavors with Special Menu at Afu Shokudo #Japan #Tokyo #GIAHS #Afu_Shokudo #SANKO_MARKETING_FOODS

Deqing's Aquaculture Heritage Gains International Recognition as Global Agricultural Treasure Recently, Deqing, China, earned a prestigious designation from FAO, recognizing its unique aquaculture system as a global agricultural heritage.

Deqing's Aquaculture Heritage Gains International Recognition as Global Agricultural Treasure #China #Aquaculture #GIAHS #Deqing

Deqing's Aqua Heritage: A New Global Agricultural Gem Unveiled Deqing's Freshwater Pearl Mussel Fishery has earned a spot on the GIAHS list, highlighting its unique aquaculture practices that blend tradition and sustainability.

Deqing's Aqua Heritage: A New Global Agricultural Gem Unveiled #China #Aquaculture #Deqing_Pearl_System #GIAHS #Deqing

📣 Six new Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage systems have been designated by @FAO.org!

Welcome to the #GIAHS family: Brazil 🇧🇷, China 🇨🇳, Mexico 🇲🇽, Spain 🇪🇸— celebrating resilience, biodiversity & culture.

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🍵 Tea is more than a drink.

It's a global heritage of tradition and culture, a symbol of hospitality, and a source of livelihoods for millions of people.

Join us for a tour of @fao.org designated Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage tea sites.

Visit: www.fao.org/giahs/en

#TeaDay #GIAHS

🍵 الشاي أكثر من مجرد مشروب.

إنه إرثٌ عالميٌّ من التقاليد والثقافة، ورمزٌ للضيافة، ومصدر رزقٍ لملايين البشر.

انضموا إلينا في جولةٍ على مواقع الشاي المُصنّفة ضمن قائمة التراث الزراعي العالمي المهمة من قِبل @fao.org

#يوم_الشاي #GIAHS #اليوم_الدولي_للشاي

The argan tree and its landscapes contribute to food security, nutrition and the livelihoods of rural communities. 🌿

In 2018, the Argan-based system in Morocco was recognized as a @FAO Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System.

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#ArganiaDay #AgiculturalHeritage #GIAHS

In Thale Noi, Thailand, the centuries-old Buffalo Pastoralist System highlights a beautiful bond between humans, buffaloes and nature. 🐃

This sustainable tradition shapes wetlands that host 1 170+ species, including rare wildlife like the fishing cat.

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#AgriculturalHeritage #GIAHS