FAO Pacific

05/06/2026

Happy World Environment Day!

Our island homes are deeply intertwined with the health of our planet. The good news? Every meal we share is a wonderful opportunity to nurture and protect the natural world around us.

Small, mindful choices in our daily lives can turn into powerful, lasting climate action.

Swipe through to discover three simple ways you can rethink your plate to support Sustainable Development Goal 13 and protect our beautiful environment.

What is your favourite planet-friendly Pacific dish? Let us know in the comments below!

04/06/2026

Calling all young innovators!

Are you ready to tackle global challenges like land degradation and climate change? In celebration of the 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP), FAO China and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) are officially launching the 2026 Youth Hackathon!

We are calling on young people (ideally ages 18-40) to harness their creativity and propose integrated, systems-oriented solutions for sustainable grassland management.

Participants can submit their ideas under one of three innovation tracks: new technologies, applying data analytics, AI algorithms and biotech to make grassland stewardship more efficient; new patterns, designing novel collaborative frameworks, partnerships and equitable business models; and new services, developing human-centred platforms and support systems that directly benefit pastoralists and local cultures.

Winning teams will receive:
🔹 a joint certificate from the FAO Representative Office in China and CAAS;
🔹 opportunities for in-depth mentorship, startup coaching, and media exposure;
🔹 recommendations to pursue a master's or doctoral degree at CAAS; and
🔹 priority for internship opportunities at the CAAS Center for International Agricultural Research (CIAR).

Application deadline: 19 July 2026

How to apply: send your team's Application Form, Innovation Solution (Project Proposal + PowerPoint Presentation), and a 5-minute Video Presentation to [email protected].

Scan the QR code to access full details and help us build a dynamic, global innovation hub for the future of our rangelands!

02/06/2026

Three forestry officers from Samoa have successfully completed an intensive training programme in Suva, Fiji!

From 25 to 29 May, the Samoa Forestry Division team worked closely with the Ministry of Forestry Fiji to learn practical, hands-on sustainable teak and pine management. This bilateral exchange covered essential skills like nursery propagation, mechanical harvesting, and biosecurity.

The team is bringing this knowledge straight back to Samoa to manage priority tree species, build long-term climate resilience, and support local livelihoods.

27/05/2026

Through the International Plant Treaty, countries are sharing crop diversity to help farmers, scientists & breeders build stronger, more resilient agrifood systems.
Discover 5 ways this work is helping biodiversity thrive 👉 https://bit.ly/4aa2zt7

Seeds are the building blocks of our food.

Through the International Plant Treaty, countries are sharing crop diversity to help farmers, scientists & breeders build stronger, more resilient agrifood systems.

Discover 5 ways this work is helping biodiversity thrive 👉 https://bit.ly/4aa2zt7

25/05/2026

Applications are open for the Global AgriInno Challenge 2026!
Now in its sixth year, has become one of the world's leading platforms for agrifood innovation, connecting entrepreneurs and startups with funding, mentorship, and global visibility.

This edition puts a spotlight on Small Island Developing States (SIDS), some of the most climate-vulnerable regions on Earth and among the least served by traditional innovation ecosystems.

Who should apply?
Innovators from anywhere in the world whose solutions address agrifood challenges in SIDS, whether that's limited arable land, import dependency, climate pressures on fisheries, or access to healthy diets. Teams based in SIDS are strongly encouraged, with five finalist spots reserved for applicants from partner countries including Fiji, Barbados, Maldives, Cabo Verde, and others.

What's on offer?
➡️ 13 finalists travel to Hangzhou (August 2026) for workshops, coaching, and the Global Final Pitch
➡️ Seed funding for top three winners
➡️ Showcase opportunity at the FAO Science and Innovation Forum in Rome
➡️ Access to investors, UN experts, and a global alumni network

Eligibility highlights:
🔹 Registered company or legal entity
🔹 Under $1M annual turnover, under 5 years of operations
🔹 Technology at TRL 7–9 (post-MVP)
🔹 At least one team leader under 35

Applications close 20 June 2026.

Organized by FAO, Zhejiang University, and Pinduoduo.

Full details and application portal: https://sti-portal.fao.org/network/gac2026

23/05/2026

21/05/2026

Happy !

Did you know that after water, tea is the most consumed drink in the world? But it is much more than just a comforting beverage.

This year’s theme, "Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities," highlights the vital role the global tea sector plays in:
🔹 supporting the livelihoods of over 13 million people;
🔹 empowering smallholder farmers, especially women; and
🔹 driving socio-economic development in rural communities.

From field to cup, sustainable tea production is essential for both people and the planet.

Discover more about the cultural heritage of tea and the communities that grow it: https://bit.ly/2ADJuBJ

20/05/2026

Happy !

From putting food on our tables to protecting our island ecosystems, bees and other pollinators are essential to life in the Pacific.

17/05/2026

This , let’s recognize the powerful partnership between people and pollinators, and work together to protect them for a sustainable future.
Learn more 🔗 https://www.fao.org/world-bee-day/en/