🎤 We're all set up at #ICCB2025! @iccb2025.bsky.social

Come and say hi, chat about #wildlife management, #community-based conservation, #wildmeat and #onehealth!

#SWMProgramme @ilri.org @cifor-icraf.org @fao.org @wcs.org @cirad.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @afd-france.bsky.social @ehpatel.bsky.social

🚀Looking forward to this year's #ICCB2025 @iccb2025.bsky.social!🌿

🎤Next Thursday, we will be talking about how to manage #wildmeat value chains to maximize #foodsecurity, #livelihoods, #biodiversity and #health.

We'll also have a #SWMProgramme booth! @wcs.org @cifor-icraf.org @cirad.bsky.social !

🚨 Just over 2 weeks until #ICCB2025! 🌳🌟 I'm excited to share our symposium lineup!

Join us to discuss how the sustainable and equitable management of #wildmeat value chains and wildlife creates win-win solutions for #biodiversity, #onehealth, #livelihoods and #foodsecurity.

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✅ Up-skilling of hundreds of #community-based resource monitors/rangers in #wildlifemonitoring, #survey techniques and management practices.

✅ 97 #knowledgeproducts showcasing innovative approaches for #sustainableuse and community-based wildlife management!

✅ 7 sites significantly improved domestic protein production to reduce pressure on wildlife hunting

✅ 200 microbusinesses and >1000 households with more diversified sources of income (and counting!)

✅ Over 37,000 km2 of forest, 17,000 km2 of savannah and 32 wetland ecosystems currently under sustainable co-management systems with partner community-based organizations.

✅ 10 new areas gazetted for SWM under community-led management and improved governance

🌍 Exciting News: The SWM Programme Executive Summary is officially live!

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Summarizing 7 years of collaborative effort across 15 countries is no easy task, but we're happy to share with you some of the key milestones from our SWM journey so far:

Anybody in or around Brisbane for #ICCB2025?

I've come across an extra registration pass (free attendance for the conference) - if there are any takers/anyone around there who you think would benefit from attending, please message me ASAP and I'll share the registration codes with you!

Anybody else going to #ICCB2025 in Brisbane next month?

I'll be around with a few #wildmeat experts (@jasminwillis.bsky.social @ehpatel.bsky.social) to showcase some of our work in Asia, the Pacific and beyond!

Come and say hi ! More details coming soon :)

📢 This Friday, celebrate the International Day of Forests #IDF2025!

🎙️ Tune in and listen as @fao.org gathers experts across Asia and the Pacific to talk about #forests and #foods!

We're joined by @wcs.org, @sagarbee @cifor-icraf.bsky.social @ntfp-ep @kopfi and more!

🔗 Register: bit.ly/421C0S6

Discover the key role Asia-Pacific forests play in food security, nutrition and livelihoods!

@fao.org is gathering experts to share stories and to celebrate the International Day of Forests #IDF2025!

📅 March 21, 10-11AM GMT+7
🔗 Register: shorturl.at/T8Qqc

#ForestDay #IntlForestDay

𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁! 📸🌳

To celebrate the International Day of Forests on March 21, FAO is hosting a photo contest to highlight the link between forests and food security 🍴.

Join the contest on: lnkd.in/gT4cNkJj

Deadline: March 12th⏰

#InternationalDayOfForests #FoodSecurity #IDF2025 #photocpntest

What are we working on?
1️⃣ Studying the links between wild meat, food security & disease risks
2️⃣ Piloting community disease surveillance systems
3️⃣ Supporting participatory policy reform for wildlife management
4️⃣ Supporting the inclusion of environmental actors in national One Health coordination

🌳The #SWMProgramme has officially launched its newest project in Lao PDR, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. 🌏

Working with @cirad.bsky.social and @wcs.org, @fao.org leads the SWM Programme's efforts to empower communities, protect biodiversity and reduce health risks.

🌿 New #SWMProgramme publication!

We’re thrilled to share our latest guide: "Community-Based Monitoring Systems: Lessons from the Field"