ICARRD+20 convenes governments, civil society, farmers, researchers, and youth to reflect on agrarian reform and responsible land and water governance. Marking 20 years since the first ICARRD, this global dialogue aims to advance new water governance principles, complementing the Voluntary Guidelines on the Tenure of Land (VGGT).

This initiative seeks to foster sustainable agri-food systems, enhance food security, and promote dignified rural livelihoods for the coming decade.

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Empoderar a los países es fundamental para una acción climática efectiva y duradera.

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The FAO, funded by the World Bank's Emergency Food Security Project (EFSP), has launched a large-scale seed commercialization initiative in Afghanistan. This program addresses challenges like farmer liquidity, seed affordability, and weak market linkages, with flexible delivery arrangements to support women farmers facing additional barriers.

Through a co-payment electronic voucher system, farmers access certified wheat seed directly from Private Seed Enterprises. The project covers 50% of the seed cost, with farmers contributing the rest. This approach strengthens farmer ownership, stimulates demand, and aims to commercialize the seed sector, reinforcing domestic markets and increasing wheat production.

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Nutritious school meals and food education are vital for children to learn, grow, and thrive, ensuring every child has this essential opportunity.

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In Uganda, urban schools face challenges providing consistent, nutritious meals due to space and cost limitations. FAO addresses this at St. Kizito Namugongo Secondary School in Kampala, supporting innovative hydroponic farming. This initiative promotes sustainable agriculture, healthy diets, and practical learning within the school environment.

This video explores the Elevate initiative, which improves school meal quality and enhances student learning by integrating modern agricultural practices. Subscribe to learn more: FAO on YouTube.

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Wildfires are a continuous global threat, devastating lives and ecosystems. To combat this, Integrated Fire Management (IFM) is transforming our approach from crisis response to prevention and resilience.

Through the Global Fire Management Hub, FAO and partners unite countries, scientists, Indigenous leaders, and communities. This collaboration shares data, strengthens policy, and translates local wisdom into global action, as seen with Brazil’s Prevfogo brigades and Indigenous firefighters. Protecting our forests through unity ensures a safer future.

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The Youth Forum will convene young people from across the region to foster dialogue, build capacity, and acquire knowledge. This initiative aims to empower them and strengthen their networks, particularly concerning agrifood systems.

Participants will develop a Regional Declaration, articulating their proposals and demands. This document will be instrumental in conveying youth voices and priorities to the 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39) and other critical decision-making platforms.

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Marco Colangeli and Enrico Mandola have developed an innovative solar energy system. Their active-cooled photovoltaic panels float on water surfaces, simultaneously reducing evaporation, increasing energy efficiency by 20%, and creating affordable energy production space for local farmers.

Tested and scientifically approved between August and December 2025, this system is ready for implementation. It offers a significant solution, potentially reducing Jordan's annual water loss from dams by approximately 25 million cubic meters.

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Las comidas escolares nutritivas y la educación alimentaria ayudan a los niños a aprender, crecer y prosperar.

¡Todos los niños y niñas merecen esa oportunidad!

The 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39) will convene in Brasília from March 2-6, 2026. This key event will drive dialogue and decisions on food, agriculture, and sustainable development, aiming to advance more efficient, inclusive, and resilient agrifood systems.

The conference addresses four Regional Priorities: Better Production, Better Nutrition, Better Environment, and Better Life. Heads of State, ministers, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector will participate, strengthening this platform to tackle hunger and malnutrition across the region.

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This video summarizes the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme's progress and impact across 15 countries from 2018-2024. The SWM Programme strengthens wildlife conservation and sustainable use, while improving rural populations' well-being and food security.

Drawing from the Programme's Summary Report, the video highlights key updates and figures. The SWM Programme is funded by the European Union, French Global Environment Facility, and French Development Agency. It is coordinated by FAO, CIFOR-ICRAF, CIRAD, and WCS. For more information, visit the SWM Programme website or access the Summary Report.

The 2024 Synthesis Progress Report and an FAO survey revealed significant challenges in funding Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR) activities, citing limited institutional funding, technical capacity gaps, and stringent donor requirements. These findings inform new Guidelines on Resource Mobilization (RM) for National Coordinators. A webinar will present these guidelines, facilitating cross-regional exchange on challenges and opportunities in managing AnGR programs.

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In Zambia’s Kazungula District, where livestock and wildlife coexist, tick-borne diseases devastate cattle and farmer incomes. To combat this, the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme has commissioned three new spray races in the Mize-Lukuni Community Conservancy.

These facilities ensure even medicine application, protecting herds and improving animal health, milk production, and market value. Managed by local cooperatives, they also generate income and reduce reliance on poaching. This initiative fosters healthier cattle, stronger communities, and safer wildlife, building a brighter future for both people and nature.

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In southern Angola’s Banda Chibia, drought once forced residents like Rita to walk for water. This struggle has ended. Through a partnership between the Government of Angola, the European Union, and FAO, the Banda Chibia Dam now secures water for agriculture and livelihoods. With over 21 million cubic meters capacity, it irrigates 750 hectares, supporting thousands and enabling climate-smart agriculture and resilience.

Farmer Field Schools taught communities efficient water management and sustainable farming, resulting in green fields, year-round harvests, and improved incomes. Rita now harvests food, not searching for water. This project demonstrates how partnership and innovation transform vulnerability into hope.

The Youth Forum unites young people from across the region for dialogue, capacity building, and knowledge acquisition. Its aim is to empower them and strengthen their networks, leading to the drafting of a Regional Declaration.

This Declaration, containing youth proposals and demands, will serve as a crucial tool to bring their voices to the 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39) and other agrifood system decision-making spaces.

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The FAO RLC will host a Civil Society Organizations Consultation for Latin America and the Caribbean in Brasilia on January 28-29. Approximately 50 representatives from various organizations and social movements will contribute to FAO’s strategy.

Five spokespersons will be chosen to present and deliver the Civil Society Organizations’ Declaration to member countries at LARC 39.

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Pastoralists safeguard indigenous and local knowledge while caring for pastoral lands. In 2026, the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists will celebrate these vital lands and the communities dependent on them. Learn more about the IYRP: www.fao.org/rangelands-p...

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Shepherds are guardians of wisdom, caring for rangelands that cover half the planet. The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (#IYRP2026) honors these vital lands and the communities dependent on them.

Learn more about #IYRP2026 and its importance at www.fao.org/rangelands-p.... Join us in celebrating and supporting these essential ecosystems.

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Pastoralists are vital stewards of Indigenous and local knowledge, caring for rangelands that cover half the planet. The 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists will honor these lands and the communities who depend on them. Learn more about this initiative.

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