President Xi Jinping on Thursday marked the 80th founding anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with a warm congratulatory letter, underscoring the agency's pivotal role in the global fight against hunger and malnutrition.
Since its founding in 1945, the FAO has become a go-to hub for data, best practices, and policy guidance. From introducing high-yield crop varieties in the mid-20th century to promoting climate-smart agriculture today, the FAO has driven progress while adapting to new challenges.
In his letter, President Xi highlighted how innovation—like precision farming, satellite monitoring, and mobile-based advisory services—empowers farmers and boosts food production sustainably. He called for strengthened global solidarity to tackle emerging threats, including climate change, pandemics, and supply chain disruptions.
For young global citizens and digital nomads exploring tomorrow’s food systems, the FAO’s milestone is also a call to action: leverage technology, drive policy change, and support community-based projects that deliver real impact on the ground. Whether you’re an entrepreneur pitching an AgTech startup or a traveler learning permaculture in a rural village, the path to zero hunger remains a shared responsibility.
As the world pushes toward the United Nations’ 2030 zero-hunger target, the FAO’s 80th anniversary—and President Xi’s endorsement—remind us that cross-border collaboration and tech-driven innovation are key to building resilient food systems for all.
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