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.

A video further explains this consultative process, detailing each stage from preliminary data collection to focused management measures. Learn more at the official GFCM website: fao.org/gfcm/en.

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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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Join Tim McGee for a live conversation exploring how manufacturing and materials can draw inspiration from living systems. From self-healing fibers to future electronic systems, his work reveals how biology can spark a materials revolution, building resilience and reshaping our relationship with nature.

Tim, a resident at the Astera Institute, leads a lab pushing fiber manufacturing boundaries, inspired by nature's playbook. With over a decade of experience, he translates biological insights into real-world innovation, using biomimicry to connect science with future technologies.

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Join author Erica Berry for a virtual gathering. Drawing from her acclaimed debut, *Wolfish: Wolf, Self, and the Stories We Tell About Fear*, Berry invites us to rewild our imaginations and reweave connections with the living world. She explores how inherited myths shape our understanding of wildness, fear, and belonging, encouraging us to listen differently to nature and guiding stories.

We'll consider biomimicry as a way of being, learning from nature's patterns to inspire healing, creativity, and renewal. This event offers space for reflection and reimagining our place within the web of life, welcoming all seekers of connection.

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Over the past 20 years, youth incarceration has plummeted by 75% as states closed prisons and reformed policies. In her new book, *In Our Future We Are Free*, journalist Nell Bernstein dissects this transformation. She chronicles the forces that moved us from a "moral panic" to a time when youth prisons are rapidly fading.

Bernstein's book highlights the pivotal role of imprisoned youth, mothers, activists, and even prison officials in challenging the "racist brutality of youth prisons" and closing institutions. Join Nell Bernstein and moderator Chesa Boudin to learn how this coalition reformed a "racist and destructive institution" and what other social movements can learn from their struggle.

Wen-Yu Weng, Critical Minerals Lead at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, joins Lou to explain why critical minerals are taking centre stage in global political conversations. Watch the full podcast episode to find out more.

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"We don't just see a seed, a product; it's a way to preserve our life," states Luz Ramos of Peru's Youth Network for Agrobiodiversity. Family farming across the country protects our agrobiodiversity. In 2026, FAO will celebrate the #YearOfTheWomanFarmer, recognizing generations of women who have sustained life from the earth. Celebrating these farmers means celebrating the life that grows from the soil and reaches our tables. #IYWF2026

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This video showcases the Norway-funded "Transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems" project. A vital partnership between FAO, the Norwegian Embassy, and Jordan's Ministry of Agriculture, it strengthens food security and aligns with the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. The initiative reached over 1,700 beneficiaries, including rural women, youth, and refugees, empowering communities with investments and tools for lasting resilience against environmental and economic challenges.

The project reaffirms commitment to the "Four Betters" (Production, Nutrition, Environment, Life), urging continued transformation for Jordan's progress. Connect with FAO: [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/fao), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fao), [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fao), [Twitter](http://www.twitter.com/fao/), [Weibo](https://www.weibo.com/unfao). © [FAO](http://www.fao.org) #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

This initiative aims to gather perspectives and recommendations from diverse representative organizations, including family farmers, indigenous peoples, peasant communities, fishers, pastoralists, and consumers. These contributions will inform specific debates at the 39th Regional Conference, drawing from official preparatory documents.

Key objectives include evaluating progress on Regional Initiatives from the 38th FAO Conference and formulating recommendations for the 39th Conference. These recommendations will be integrated into FAO's regional strategy.

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The "Youth Forum for the Transformation of Agri-food Systems" aims to establish a regional platform for youth in Latin America and the Caribbean. Its goal is to strengthen their capacities, expand knowledge, foster collaboration, and develop joint proposals for transforming the region's agri-food systems.

This two-day forum dedicates its first day to youth capacity building through workshops and interactive panels, enhancing leadership, communication, and advocacy skills. The second day hosts a Preparatory Youth Dialogue, where participants deliberate on priorities and create a Regional Youth Declaration. This declaration will be a key tool for the Civil Society Consultation at FAO's 39th Regional Conference (LARC39) and other decision-making spaces.

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The National Agronomic Institute of Tunisia (INAT) hosted two training sessions on "Formulation and Manufacturing Technology of Organic Compound Feeds" on October 21-22, 2025. Held at INAT's Regional Center as part of the BIOREST project, these sessions aimed to impart theoretical and practical knowledge. Key topics covered raw material characteristics, manufacturing equipment, maintenance, and quality control for sustainable organic agriculture.

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This video documents a Norwegian-funded project, a strategic partnership between Norway, FAO, and Jordan's Ministry of Agriculture, transforming agrifood systems and aligning with the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. It showcases how international cooperation modernizes the agricultural sector.

A unique participatory model involves 27 beneficiaries—Jordanians, Syrian refugees, men, and women—collectively managing 27 greenhouses. This fosters expertise exchange, diverse crop production, and market scale, empowering vulnerable youth and rural women. The project embodies FAO's "Four Betters" (Better Production, Nutrition, Environment, Life), ensuring sustainable development leaves no one behind.

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The National Agricultural Olympiad (NAO) assesses knowledge, identifies talent, and promotes achievements across vital agricultural disciplines, including agronomy, food technology, and veterinary medicine. It serves as Georgia's unique platform for professional knowledge evaluation and recognizing informal education, promoting the sector and raising youth awareness of agriculture and environmental protection.

Organized since 2021 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with support from Georgia's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture (MEPA) and the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the NAO's concept was developed by the Agricultural Development Association, with EIEC of MEPA as a partner.

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With nearly a third of global food production lost or wasted annually, the FAO supports solutions for resilient, equitable food systems. A key strategy involves short distribution circuits, connecting producers and consumers to encourage sustainable consumption.

In Tunisia, FAO aids Tunis and La Goulette municipalities in a strategy to prevent, reduce, and manage food loss. This includes a sustainable short distribution circuit, valorizing unsold produce via solar drying, vacuum packaging, and composting, alongside practical demonstrations.

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The "Youth Innovations for a Better Food Future" event, held in Thai Nguyen, Viet Nam, celebrated World Food Day 2025 and FAO’s 80th anniversary. It focused on youth-led solutions for sustainable agrifood systems.

Highlights included an Intergenerational Dialogue on climate resilience and food loss, and a Student Innovation Competition where six teams proposed solutions to reduce food waste. The event emphasized youth's vital role in green entrepreneurship and innovation for global food security, reinforcing a commitment to transform Viet Nam’s food systems.

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