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FAO at ICAARD + 20 - International Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development

ICARRD+20, the 20-year follow-up to the International Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development, convened over 4,300 participants from 100+ countries. FAO supported consultations, stressing the urgent need to restore and sustainably manage degraded agricultural lands—from croplands to pastoral areas—to ensure food security, livelihoods, and environmental health.

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Forests mean business. International Day of Forests 2026

Forests are vital economic drivers, creating jobs, supporting livelihoods, and contributing trillions globally. They provide essential resources like clean water, climate regulation, energy, raw materials, and ecotourism.

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The Work We Do Special: Global Agrifood Implications of the 2026 Conflict in the Middle East

The Middle East poses increasing risks to global energy, fertilizer, and agrifood systems. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint, are already elevating energy and agricultural input costs worldwide. These shocks quickly spread through food production, with potential shifts towards biofuel further increasing food price volatility. Import-dependent countries, especially in Africa and Asia, are particularly vulnerable.

To stabilize supply chains in the short term, measures include diversifying trade routes, strengthening market monitoring, supporting farmers, and providing targeted assistance to vulnerable nations. Diplomatic efforts to ensure the safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remain crucial for protecting global energy markets and food security.

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Safe Aid in Times of Crisis: Protecting Plant Health to Protect People

Humanitarian aid, while vital, can unintentionally spread plant pests. This video explains how such risks arise during emergency operations, highlighting key guidance from CPM Recommendation R-09 under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). It underscores the importance of preparedness, coordination, and phytosanitary measures to protect plant health, food security, and livelihoods.

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EAF-Nansen Programme Forum 2025

The EAF-Nansen Programme Forum 2025 in Mombasa, Kenya, celebrated 50 years of partnership between the FAO, Norway, and partner countries. This initiative advances sustainable fisheries and ocean science for food security, with the Forum exploring climate resilience, innovation, and future directions.

Dating back to 1975, the EAF-Nansen Programme is FAO and Norway's longest-running fisheries development initiative, executed with the Institute of Marine Research (IMR). It has supported 60 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Americas in fisheries research, management, and capacity building, contributing to global food security, SDGs, and FAO’s Blue Transformation vision.

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كيف تحافظ على ماشيتك خلال النزاع وما بعده: علاج أمراض ا

Conflict in the Gaza Strip has made essential feed, medicines, and veterinary services for sheep and goats scarce and costly. This FAO and European Union video offers a vital solution, demonstrating how to use available natural materials to treat common animal diseases when conventional medicines are unavailable during emergencies.

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I am the new generation of small-scale fishers

The new generation of fishers, facing climate change and economic uncertainty, is committed to shaping the future of our seas, viewing sustainability as a core responsibility.

At the recent SSF Forum, "Empowering the next generation," organized by the GFCM with WWF Greece and WWF Mediterranean, young fishers discussed securing livelihoods and healthy seas. Their message: innovation, collaboration, and knowledge transfer are essential.

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Better Production

Discover how a seed multiplier in Zambézia, supported by the EU-funded PROMOVE Agribiz programme, produces drought-tolerant seeds. This initiative, aligned with FAO’s Better Production goal, helps farmers increase yields and resilience. Subscribe to FAO's YouTube channel to watch the video.

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كيف تحافظ على ماشيتك خلال النزاع وما بعده: مكافحة وعلاج

In the Gaza Strip, obtaining feed, medicines, and veterinary services for sheep and goats has become difficult and costly due to ongoing conflict. This video, presented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Union, offers crucial guidance.

Learn how to inspect your livestock for signs of parasites like ticks, lice, and anemia. The video also demonstrates simple natural remedies for treatment when conventional medicines are unavailable.

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Forum du Programme EAF-Nansen 2025

The EAF-Nansen Programme recently held its 2025 Forum in Mombasa, Kenya, celebrating 50 years of partnership. This collaboration between the FAO, Norway, and partner countries advances sustainable fisheries and ocean science to improve global food and nutrition security.

Since its 1975 inception, the EAF-Nansen Programme stands as the oldest joint FAO-Norway fisheries development initiative. It has assisted 60 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Americas with research, management, and capacity building, supporting SDGs and FAO's Blue Transformation vision.

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Better Life

The EU-funded PROMOVE Agribiz programme, in partnership with the Government of Mozambique, empowers communities by securing land use rights (DUAT). This initiative, aligned with FAO’s 'Better Life' framework, drives investments in irrigation and dams, significantly improving water access, agricultural production, and rural livelihoods.

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Better Environment

Supporting FAO’s "Better Environment" initiative, smallholder farmers are adopting agroforestry practices through the EU-funded PROMOVE Agribiz programme. This effort aims to restore soils and build more resilient farming systems.

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Better Nutrition

Supporting FAO’s 'Better Nutrition' initiative, four women in Nampula Province are growing vegetables in home gardens. With EU-funded PROMOVE Agribiz support, they provide their families with more diverse and nutritious food.

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Youth in ACTion: Raising Awareness and Advocacy on Food Safety and Foodborne AMR in Nepal

FAO offers a series of webinars providing scientific and technical updates on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its containment strategies.

A recent webinar featured Prasun Subedi from FAO Nepal, who presented on "Youth in ACTion: Raising Awareness and Advocacy on Food Safety and Foodborne AMR in Nepal."

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Effective emergency preparedness and response for Rift Valley fever (RVF) — A One Health perspecti

Rift Valley fever (RVF), a mosquito-borne zoonotic disease, severely impacts livestock, human health, food security, and livelihoods. Recent outbreaks in Senegal, Mauritania, and The Gambia necessitate strengthened preparedness and a coordinated One Health approach across North and West Africa.

The FAO, through EMPRES-AH, supports countries in early warning and rapid response. A two-part webinar series for animal health stakeholders will share outbreak lessons, discuss One Health strategies, explore risk mitigation, and outline available FAO support.

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The status of land tenure and governance: Progress in Policy, Lagging in Practice

Secure land tenure and responsible governance are crucial for guaranteeing land rights, ensuring productive and sustainable land use, and empowering communities. This fosters investment, improves agricultural productivity, enables access to financial services, and ultimately helps reduce poverty while promoting peace and stability.

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Mission-Oriented Agrifood Innovation Systems: Driving Systemic Change

This video introduces Mission-Oriented Agrifood Innovation Systems (MAIS), an approach aligning farmers, researchers, and policymakers to tackle systemic agrifood challenges. Through initiatives like the EU-funded MAINSTREAM project, FAO strengthens innovation capacities, fosters collaboration, and scales sustainable solutions globally.

Explore FAO's work on innovation policies and capacities: FAO Innovation Policies. Learn more about the MAINSTREAM project: MAINSTREAM Project Details.

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African Phytosanitary Programme: Mobile data collection workflow - ArcGIS Field maps and Survey123

This video, part of the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP) training series by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), demonstrates the APP mobile data collection workflow. It covers using ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey 123 to add survey sites, record offline field data on a tablet, and submit it to the APP GIS Hub when online.

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Africa Phytosanitary Programme: Overview of survey guidance: Candidatus liberibacter asiaticus

This training video, developed under the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP) of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) ([www.ippc.int](http://www.ippc.int)), offers essential guidance on surveying for *Candidatus liberibacter asiaticus*. This insect-vectored citrus pathogen, for which there is no cure once a tree is infected, requires prompt detection and proper sample collection for diagnostic confirmation.

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Africa Phytosanitary Programme: APP GIS Hub Tour and Features

This training video, developed under the International Plant Protection Convention's Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP), introduces the APP GIS Hub. This expanding platform stores, visualizes, and provides access to geospatial pest survey data, alongside offering training and technical support tools.

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