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 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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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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[This video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeujQ6fJ-Qk) highlights the vital role of farmers and agricultural workers in ensuring food reaches our tables daily. It reflects FAO’s commitment to supporting sustainable agrifood systems, strengthening food security, and promoting resilient rural livelihoods.

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The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) plays a critical role in conserving and managing fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Its decisions are "knowledge-based," relying on the best available, reliable, comprehensive, and timely scientific data. A video details this advisory process, from raw data collection to targeted management actions.

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The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) plays a crucial role in fisheries governance across the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Its informed conservation and management decisions are rooted in the best available science, relying on reliable, comprehensive, and timely data. A video further details the GFCM's advisory process, from raw data collection to targeted management measures.

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The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) plays a crucial role in managing fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Its informed decisions rely on reliable, timely data, stemming from the best available science. A video details the GFCM's consultative process, from data collection to targeted management actions.

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The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) plays a crucial role in fisheries governance, making informed decisions for conservation and management in the Mediterranean and Black Sea. These decisions are based on the best available scientific knowledge and reliable data.

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The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) is crucial for fisheries governance in the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Its informed conservation and management decisions are based on the best available scientific knowledge and reliable data.

A video details the GFCM's advisory process, from raw data collection to targeted management measures. Learn more about GFCM's work and its commitment to sustainable fisheries.

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The FAO Liaison Office in Brussels reflects on 2025, a year of significant engagement and impact. Marking FAO's 80th anniversary, the office reinforced its commitment to transforming agrifood systems and ending hunger. Through high-level policy dialogue, innovative outreach, and diverse partnerships, FAO Brussels amplified the organization's expertise and field impact across Europe and beyond.

Moving into 2026, the office remains dedicated to building bridges and sharing knowledge for better production, nutrition, environment, and a better life for all, leaving no one behind. Follow FAO on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, Weibo.

FAO hosts webinars to update participants on scientific and technical topics related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its containment. A recent session featured Marie Verhaegen, who presented on "Mapping current knowledge on antibiotic use, resistance, and their alternatives in plant health."

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The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) plays an essential role in regulating fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Its decisions for conservation and management are science-based, relying on high-quality, reliable, and updated data. This data is crucial for the GFCM's consultative process.

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Ninety wild animals, including impalas, kudus, and zebras, have been reintroduced into Zimbabwe’s Mucheni Community Conservancy. This translocation, part of the EU-funded Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme, involved close collaboration with ZimParks, Binga Rural District Council, and local leaders.

The initiative aims to restore ecosystems damaged by drought, poaching, and habitat loss. Beyond boosting biodiversity, it will support community-led conservation, enhance climate resilience, and create future eco-tourism opportunities.

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On January 12, 2026, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) held a high-level Ministerial Dialogue on Scaling Renewable Energy in Agrifood Systems. This marked a crucial step for integrated action on food security, climate resilience, and the global energy transition.

The dialogue prioritized clean energy for farmers, strengthening partnerships, and closing financing gaps. It emphasized aligning energy planning with agricultural policy to unlock scalable, cost-effective solutions.

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FAO hosts data-rich webinars on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its containment. A recent session featured Masami Takeuchi, who presented on "From residues to resistance: The dual role of antimicrobial residue monitoring."

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