ILO homeTopicsGreen jobsNews, articles and events News, articles and events on Green Jobs Food security Impact of COVID-19 on people’s livelihoods, their health and our food systems 13 October 2020 Joint statement by ILO, FAO, IFAD and WHO. © Gabriel Kamener, Sown Together 2022 World Environment Day Grasp the silver lining of the COVID-19 pandemic 05 June 2020 As countries begin easing lockdown restrictions, now is the time to build on the positive gains for the environment that have occurred during the pandemic.