Experts and leaders recently shared key experiences impacting our region, covering Amazon bioeconomy, nuclear techniques for agriculture, school feeding programs, new financing solutions, international cooperation, and agrifood technology platforms.

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) collaborates with the COP30 presidency on the TFFF, providing technical expertise in forest monitoring. In an interview, COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago discusses agriculture's role in climate action, financing advancements, and opportunities for Latin America and the Caribbean.

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The 2nd Fair of Rural Conscious Tourism Creators of the Humboldt Archipelago was held on February 14, 2026, in Punta de Choros, Chile. Organized by 18 women leaders in crafts, gastronomy, and hospitality, the event featured over 20 activities, including workshops and art, attracting hundreds and promoting regional identity and development.

The "Creadoras Rurales de Turismo Consciente Archipiélago de Humboldt" group secured Blue Economy funds via the GEF Marine Coastal Governance Project. These resources enabled a training school, digital marketing workshops, scientific talks, a territorial fair, and a website for their products. The Decalogue of Good Practices for Marine Coastal Tourism was also presented.

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A recent five-day event brought together experts, authorities, and young leaders to share key regional experiences. Discussions covered the Amazonian bioeconomy, nuclear techniques for agriculture, school feeding programs, innovative financing, international cooperation, and agri-food technology.

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Acute hunger threatens 295 million people, with 87 million in extreme conditions. Farmers, herders, and fishers, who feed us, are often the most vulnerable. Saving lives cannot wait.

Timely, practical support for emergency food production—providing seeds, animal feed, and basic tools—is a vital lifeline. This assistance protects dignity, strengthens self-reliance, and prevents famine before it takes hold.

The FAO, supporting the UN OCHA #87MillionLives campaign, calls on governments and partners to urgently match the crisis's scale. Learn more and act now: https://www.unocha.org/87-million-lives-one-life-time

The objectives are to highlight the challenges faced by women in Latin American and Caribbean fishing, aquaculture, and related activities, supported by current evidence. This initiative also aims to follow up on gender equality commitments from the XIX COPPESAALC meeting and promote experience exchange to strengthen policies for women's empowerment in these sectors.

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This video highlights crucial dialogue between the Colombian government and Indigenous Peoples in the Amazon for territorial protection. It showcases the Amazon Vision Program's support for Free, Prior, and Informed Consultation (FPIC), ensuring community participation.

The GCF-Visión Amazonía Project, supported by FAO Colombia, the Ministry of Environment, and IDEAM, provided technical and financial assistance. Testimonies from Indigenous leaders underscore territorial governance, ancestral knowledge, and community involvement for Amazonian forest conservation and climate solutions.

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Palestinian youth, especially young women, face alarmingly high unemployment and poverty. Limited job opportunities and a mismatch between education and labor market needs hinder access to decent work, impacting purchasing power and food security.

The FAO, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and funded by Denmark, is tackling this by promoting sustainable "green" jobs in the agrifood sector. The project strengthens youth skills, supports green enterprises, and engages various partners to empower young women and men in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. This fosters decent employment, builds resilience, and contributes to a sustainable agrifood system.

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Forests are crucial for global economies and millions of livelihoods. They generate employment, income, and support communities, from local producers to global value chains. Beyond this, forests contribute trillions to the world economy through essential ecosystem services like water, climate, and soil regulation, as well as ecotourism, energy, and raw materials.

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Namibia supplies over 90% of the world's Devil's Claw, a protected species valued globally for its natural health benefits. Harvesting is strictly regulated to ensure its long-term availability and sustainability.

The international SWM Programme, co-funded by the EU and French agencies, partners with local conservancies to promote sustainable harvesting and fair prices. It is implemented by FAO, CIRAD, CIFOR-ICRAF, and WCS.

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Forests are vital for global economies and millions of livelihoods, generating jobs, income, and supporting communities from local producers to global value chains. They contribute trillions to the world economy through essential ecosystem services like water, climate, soil, ecotourism, energy, and raw materials.

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Forests are vital to global economies and millions of livelihoods, providing jobs, income, and essential environmental services for water, climate, and soil. They contribute trillions of dollars to the world economy through ecotourism, energy, and raw materials.

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This episode of The Work We Do features Lauren Phillips from the FAO, who discusses the critical role of women and youth in transforming agrifood systems. The conversation explores women's contributions, persistent gaps in land, finance, and opportunities, and why progress remains uneven despite decades of policy reform. It also addresses youth participation, the global challenge of youth unemployment—disproportionately affecting young women—and the International Year of the Woman Farmer.

The episode further examines the financing gap in agrifood systems, making an economic case for investing in women and youth. Such investments are crucial for driving inclusive growth, resilience, and food security. Key FAO reports are referenced throughout the discussion.

Key reports discussed in this episode:

• The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems (2023)
• The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems (2025)
• The Unjust Climate (2024)
• Financing Food for a Better Future (2025)

Devil's Claw, a protected species, is vital to Namibia, supplying over 90% of the world's demand. Harvesting is regulated to ensure long-term availability. The SWM Programme collaborates with local partners to promote sustainable harvesting methods and fair prices.

This international initiative is co-funded by the European Union, the French Facility for Global Environment, and the French Development Agency. It is implemented by the FAO, CIRAD, CIFOR-ICRAF, and WCS.

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Addressing obsolete Soviet-era pesticides is an urgent priority in Central Asia and Türkiye. The FAO and GEF "Lifecycle Management of Pesticides" project tackles this challenge, promoting sustainable agriculture to safeguard health, restore land, and build a cleaner future.

Implemented across Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Türkiye, the project embeds Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This has significantly reduced pesticide use—70% in Türkiye and 80% in Kazakhstan—without sacrificing yields. The initiative also strengthens national capacities through training and technical guidelines, demonstrating that a healthier agricultural future is achievable through innovation and partnerships.

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Bangladesh is tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by reforming ciprofloxacin use in poultry. A documentary shows farmers, like Kurban Ali, adopting improved hygiene and biosecurity after FAO training, replacing preventive antibiotics.

This shift combats environmental contamination and rising resistance in bacteria like E. coli, causing UTIs, where ciprofloxacin resistance exceeds 80%. Oversight by the Bangladesh AMR Response Alliance and prescription monitoring have led to a 50% nationwide reduction in poultry ciprofloxacin use in three years.

This initiative, supported by the Fleming Fund, shows early signs of reduced resistance, contributing to a One Health approach. Learn more about AMR work: https://www.fao.org/ectad/asiapacific/our-focus/antimicrobial-resistance/en

This video tells the inspiring story of Maw Maw Hmwe and women farmers in Myanmar's Magway Region. Facing climate challenges, they transformed their livelihoods by establishing the Taw Win Thazin rice noodle enterprise. Supported by an FAO women’s savings and credit group, they added value to local rice, creating sustainable income.

Through improved access to finance, training, and machinery, these women are building resilience and strengthening local food systems. Their women-led business demonstrates how communities and hope can be nourished, even in times of crisis, fostering financial stability for families like Maw Maw's.

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Anticipatory Action uses early insurance triggers, enabling farmers to prepare and build resilience before crises.

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Agrifood systems have demonstrated resilience amidst global challenges like COVID-19, conflicts, and climate stress. Supply chains adjusted, institutions learned quickly, and FAO now applies advanced analysis to address emerging risks.

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