Thread by @FAO

Too many people are suffering the domino effects of challenges that know no borders. In the face of global crises, global solutions are needed.

Here are 🔟 ways you can take action for a world where no one is left behind on #WorldFoodDay & beyond 🧵👇

1⃣ Be better informed

If you want to do your part, the first step is to know what is happening in the world. You can read newspapers, listen to the radio, or search for news online, but make sure that your sources are #verified & reliable.

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2⃣ Write to your representatives

Letters, tweets, posts or emails can be a very effective way of urging decision-makers to act, for example, by asking them to accelerate action towards achieving the #SDGs.

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3⃣ Donate to relief organizations

One simple but powerful gesture is to make a donation to organizations working in humanitarian emergency areas.

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4⃣ Take part in collection programmes

You can donate food, clothes & more to people in need. Find out about collection centres & make sure you only donate items that are in good condition.

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5⃣ Talk & share

Use your platforms to share information from credible sources & inspire action on crises or people left behind.

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6⃣ Help the environment

Even small gestures can bring about change: eating local food, seasonal, local & sustainably grown fruit & vegetables; choosing food with less packaging; buying less plastic; reusing & recycling containers.

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7⃣ Respect food

Try to reduce #FoodWaste by buying only what you need, freezing or using leftovers, paying attention to food storage, & limiting & sorting your waste.

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8⃣ Help out

You can volunteer or donate non-perishable food to food banks, night shelters & the charities that help so many people.

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9⃣ Save energy

All you have to do is switch off lights or appliances when you don’t need them. You can also reduce energy consumption by purchasing energy-efficient products or picking foods that are not resource-intensive, like pulses for instance.

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🔟 Set an example

Be a role model for your community. Recognise people’s abilities & be inclusive. Take an active role in improving your community or volunteer your time to help others. To build a world where no one is left behind, every action counts.

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