FAO and Colombia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs partnered to strengthen the cacao value chain in Cubará, Boyacá. The project supported ASOCAB, an association of 60 farming families, with technical assistance and agroecological transition.

Key achievements include a cacao processing plant, a standardization and drying center, a registered local brand, four new cacao products, and agroecological practices. This initiative improves livelihoods, promotes sustainable agriculture, and strengthens rural development in border regions.

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The Municipal Decentralized Autonomous Government (GADM) of Chone canton and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched the "AgroJOVEN Chone: Tu destino, nuestro legado" project. This initiative aims to foster youth economic and labor inclusion by valuing Chone's agro-food identity, biodiversity, and Montubia culture. Funded by the Italo-Ecuadorian Fund for Sustainable Development, the project will run until 2027.

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Integrated Fire Management (MIF) combines science and ancestral knowledge, now more vital than ever. It addresses the full fire cycle, from prevention and emergency response to territorial recovery.

Protecting our ecosystems is a collective task, spanning prevention to restoration. This initiative, driven by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), promotes prevention, resilience, and collaborative work with communities.

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The Brazil-FAO "Urban Agrifood Systems" project supports public policies for healthy food in cities, particularly for vulnerable populations. Developed by FAO, ABC/MRE, and MDS, it promotes knowledge exchange, innovation, and adaptation in agrifood system governance to address social, environmental, climate, and economic crises.

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This video highlights the Brazil-FAO Urban Agrifood Systems project, which supports public policies for healthy food in cities, particularly for vulnerable populations. It also fosters knowledge exchange on agrifood governance, innovation, cooperation, investment, and adaptation to social, environmental, climate, and economic crises.

This regional initiative is a collaborative effort by FAO, the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC/MRE), and the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family and Fight Against Hunger (MDS).

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Humanitarian aid saves lives but can inadvertently spread plant pests. This video explains how phytosanitary risks arise during emergency operations and outlines the key guidelines of CPM Recommendation R-09 under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC).

Through concrete examples, it demonstrates why preparation, coordination, and plant health measures are essential, even in crises. Protecting plant health supports food security, livelihoods, and economic recovery, ensuring life-saving aid doesn't create new risks.

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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The EU-funded "Recovery of Livelihoods and Rural Enterprises" (REME) Project, implemented by FAO and the Government of Guatemala, strengthens the production capacities of rural women. Isabela Juárez, 26, from Ixil, El Quiché, exemplifies this. She transitioned from a beneficiary to a community leader, now guiding 35 women in poultry production and rural entrepreneurship.

Isabela's story highlights how training, technical assistance, and innovation empower rural women, improve food security, and create opportunities for youth.

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Humanitarian aid is crucial for saving lives, but it can unintentionally spread plant pests, creating new risks to plant health. This video explores these dangers during emergency relief efforts.

It highlights the importance of preparedness, coordination, and phytosanitary measures, referencing key guidelines from IPPC's CPM Recommendation R-09. Protecting plant health is essential for food security, livelihoods, and recovery, ensuring life-saving assistance doesn't introduce further threats.

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Humanitarian aid, while saving lives, can inadvertently introduce plant pests. This video illustrates how plant health risks emerge during emergency relief, emphasizing guidelines from IPPC's CPM Recommendation R-09.

Using real-world examples, it demonstrates the critical need for readiness, coordination, and phytosanitary measures, even in crises. Protecting plant health is vital for food security, livelihoods, and recovery, ensuring aid doesn't create new dangers.

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Humanitarian aid, while life-saving, can unintentionally spread plant pests. A video explains these plant health risks during emergency operations, highlighting key guidance from the IPPC's R-09 Recommendation. It emphasizes the essential role of preparation, coordination, and phytosanitary measures, even in crises.

Protecting plant health ensures food security, strengthens livelihoods, and supports post-crisis recovery. This prevents life-saving assistance from inadvertently creating new risks.

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While humanitarian aid saves lives, it can unintentionally spread plant pests, jeopardizing food security and livelihoods. This video highlights plant health risks in emergency operations and the crucial role of phytosanitary measures, guided by IPPC Recommendation R-09. It demonstrates why preparedness and coordination are vital to ensure aid doesn't introduce new risks and supports long-term recovery.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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