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Events
XV Session of the Commission on Livestock Development for Latin America and the Caribbean (CODEGALAC)
Hybrid Event, 17/08/2021 - 19/08/2021
Closing ceremony of XV Session of the Commission on Livestock Development for Latin America and the Caribbean (CODEGALAC)
Opening ceremony of XV Session of the Commission on Livestock Development for Latin America and the Caribbean (CODEGALAC)
(CODEGALAC) will be held online from 17 to 19 August 2021 and will be hosted by the Government of Uruguay. The opening ceremony will take place at 11:00 hours Chilean time (GMT-4) on 17 August 2021.
The Commission brings together representatives of Governments and the regional private sector for the exchange of experiences in livestock development policies and programmes and the formulation of cooperation strategies for their strengthening.
The XV Session of CODEGALAC will be held pursuant to the recommendations of the XXXVI FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean and the XIV Session of CODEGALAC. Member States of the Commission on Livestock Development, representatives of the United Nations and its specialized agencies, experts and observers are among the participants.
During the Commission, delegates from member countries, observers, and international experts will discuss issues related to recovery for inclusive, resilient, sustainable and low-emission livestock production; the role of innovation, comprehensive health and challenges for national and international trade, among others. The objective of these exchanges is to consolidate capacities, share experiences, and generate recommendations to support the preparation of policy frameworks for the sector and the design and implementation of national and regional livestock development programs in the countries of the Region.
List of Documents
- Concept Note and Preliminar Agenda
- Document 1_XV CODEGALAC - Recovery with transformation for inclusive, resilient, and sustainable livestock production
- Document 2_XV CODEGALAC - Innovation for sustainable, resilient, inclusive, and low carbon livestock systems
- Document 3_XV CODEGALAC - Integrated Health, Livestock and Challenges for National and International Trade
- Conclusions and Recommendations XV CODEGALAC
Contact
CODEGALAC Secretariat Contacts
For general inquiries, confirmation of attendance and any other matter, kindly contact:
[email protected]
Andrés González
Livestock Development Officer (FAO RLC)
Av. Dag Hammarskjöld 3241, Vitacura-Santiago, Chile
Tel. + 56-2-2923-2358
Pablo Valencia
Livestock Development Assistant (FAO RLC)
Av. Dag Hammarskjöld 3241, Vitacura-Santiago, Chile
Tel. + 56-2-2923-2255
Regional Representative
Regional Representative
Mr. Mario Lubetkin has been Assistant Director General and FAO Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean since 1 August, 2022.
Key Documents
Publications
How to use antibiotics effectively and responsibly in poultry production - for the sake of human and animal health
2024
The use of antibiotics and thus the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can be reduced by adopting the right husbandry practices. This publication provides practical tips to the livestock producer aiming at improving animal health and hence the reduced use of antibiotics
FAO's four priorities in Latin America and the Caribbean
In depth
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38 FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and Caribbean
18 to 21 March, 2024, Georgetown, Guyana
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Brazil-FAO International Cooperation Program
Alliance for the promotion of sustainable development and food security in the region
We are all connected
how our health is linked to that of animals, plants and the environment.
FAO Campus
Courses of self-study, semi face-to-face and virtual with tutor.
Central American Dry Corridor
Stories and facts about this "land of opportunities" in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.
Parliamentary front against hunger
More than 400 legislators work with FAO, the Spanish Cooperation and AMEXCID
1000 Digital Villages in Latin America and the Caribbean Initiative
Rural tourism experiences and digitization in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Global
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)
Discover the systems in Latin America globally recognized as agricultural heritage.
One Country One Priority Product
Global action on green development.
World Food Day
Water is life, water is food. October 16, 2023. Leave no one behind.
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Gender Equality
Empowering women in food and agriculture.
Global School Feeding Platform
Technical resources for experts and practitioners.
Data on food and agriculture
Free access to data from more than 245 countries.
Multimedia
Official video Regional Overview 2024
04/02/2025
FAO's 80th anniversary - 365 days of action
01/01/2025
FAO Brief - 9 December 2024
04/12/2024
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