"The Moral Economy of Camel Milk Marketing" Seminar

Virtual Event, 21/03/2024

In the context of the International Year of Camelids, the University of Nairobi’s Institute of Development Studies held a seminar on camel milk marketing, focusing on the roles of camels in pastoral areas, the drivers of camel milk production and marketing, and the complex networks of local relationships and contracts that underpin these activities. The session drew insights from resear...

Photovoice project: Pastoral prosperity through camel production for climate change adaptation

Isiolo (Kenya), 10/10/2024 - 10/11/2024

The community ‘photovoice’ project in northern Kenya aimed to illustrate some of the opportunities and challenges of camel keepers and producers, using images and narratives from the perspectives of community members. The event was organized by Tahira Mahomed, a post-doctoral researcher at the Jameel Observatory.

IYC thematic lunch at first Regional Conference for the Sustainable Livestock Transformation

Punta del Este (Uruguay), 05/11/2024

At FAO’s first Regional Conference for the Sustainable Livestock Transformation, a thematic lunch celebrating the International Year of Camelids (IYC) highlighted the vital role of camelids in sustainable livestock systems. Participants explored the cultural, economic, and environmental significance of these resilient animals, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions in the world. It was a...

“Opportunities for the sustainable development of the camelid sector in Latin America” multi-sectoral workshop

Santiago (Chile), 21/08/2024

Within the framework of the International Year of Camelids, FAO held the multi-sectoral workshop "Opportunities for the sustainable development of the camelid sector in Latin America". The meeting, which brought together about 50 experts, addressed key issues such as the importance of certification and traceability, the conservation and protection of wild South American camelids, the role of...

3° Congreso Internacional de Ganadería Camélida

San Pedro de Atacama (Chile), 14/05/2024 - 16/05/2024

La Asamblea General de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), a iniciativa de Bolivia, aprobó en 2017 la Resolución A/RES/72/210 que de...

II Simposio Internacional "Perspectivas de la Crianza de los Camélidos Andinos Frente al Cambio Climático y la Dinámica de los Mercados"

La Paz (Bolivia), 28/05/2024 - 29/05/2024

El II Simposio Internacional "Perspectivas de la Crianza de los Camélidos Andinos Frente al Cambio Climático y la Dinámica de los Mercados", organizado por el Programa de Fortalecimiento Integral del Complejo de Camélidos en el Altiplano (PROCAMÉLIDOS-MDRyT), el Centro de Investigación y Promoción del Campesinado (CIPCA), la Asociación Boliviana de Producción Animal (ABOPA), junto con varias...

Launch of Ilmanecamel: Pioneering the Future of Camel Science and Innovation

Virtual Event, 28/12/2024

Ilmanecamel was launched in December 2024 as a specialized platform aimed at collecting publications, events, and resources related to camels, with a focus on promoting the International Year of Camelids. The website serves as an open-access library, fostering the dissemination and exchange of scientific knowledge within the camel research community.

Youth Roundtable Salon on Wildlife Conservation as Part of the International Year of Camelids Activities

Shenzhen (China), Hybrid Event, 28/12/2024 - 01/01/2025

This event, organized by Youth Landscape Architecture, Horhar Nature, the Youth Association of International Animal Husbandry Science and Technology (YAIAST), and other organizations, included an exhibition and seminar on biodiversity conservation and harmonious coexistence with nature. It emphasized the concept of humanity and nature as a life community in the context of climate change.

Artificial insemination and semen preservation in camels - FAO Workshop series on Camel Reproduction

Virtual Event, 24/12/2024

The workshop “Artificial insemination and semen preservation in camels” is part of a series of virtual workshops on Camel Reproduction, organized by FAO within a project funded by the FAO Innovation Fund. These workshops provided valuable insights into both foundational knowledge and advanced reproductive techniques in camels, including artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and embryo pr...

Embryo storage and preservation in camels - FAO Workshop series on Camel Reproduction

Virtual Event, 23/12/2024

The workshop “Embryo storage and preservation in camels” is part of a series of virtual workshops on Camel Reproduction, organized by FAO within a project funded by the FAO Innovation Fund. These workshops provided valuable insights into both foundational knowledge and advanced reproductive techniques in camels, including artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and embryo preservation. The...

Management of donor and recipient camels and embryo transfer - FAO Workshop series on Camel Reproduction

Virtual Event, 18/12/2024

The workshop “Management of donor and recipient camels and embryo transfer” is part of a series of virtual workshops on Camel Reproduction, organized by FAO within a project funded by the FAO Innovation Fund. These workshops provided valuable insights into both foundational knowledge and advanced reproductive techniques in camels, including artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and embry...

Ultrasonography of the female reproductive tract and pregnancy diagnosis in camels - FAO Workshop series on Camel Reproduction

Virtual Event, 17/12/2024

The workshop “Ultrasonography of the female reproductive tract and pregnancy diagnosis in camels” is part of a series of virtual workshops on Camel Reproduction, organized by FAO within a project funded by the FAO Innovation Fund. These workshops provided valuable insights into both foundational knowledge and advanced reproductive techniques in camels, including artificial insemination, embr...

Reproductive physiology and diseases in camels - FAO Workshop series on Camel Reproduction

Virtual Event, 16/12/2024

The workshop “Reproductive physiology and diseases in camels” is part of a series of virtual workshops on Camel Reproduction, organized by FAO within a project funded by the FAO Innovation Fund. These workshops provided valuable insights into both foundational knowledge and advanced reproductive techniques in camels, including artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and embryo preservation...

International Year of Camelids 2024: Strengthening Camel Milk Value Chain in India

Bikaner (India), 20/12/2024

To observe the United Nations International Year of Camelids 2024, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, organized an event on ‘Strengthening Camel Milk Value Chain in India’ on Friday, 20 December 2024 in ICAR-National Research Center on Camel, Bikaner, Rajasthan....

Tamesna Festival ''Camel based ecotourism development''

In Guezzam (Algeria), 12/12/2024 - 13/02/2024

To promote the cultural traditions and camel tourism of Tamesna, the first edition of the Tamesna Festival was held in In Guezzam from 12 to 14 December 2024. This eventhighlighted the unique charm of Tamesna, rooted in camel culture and traditional knowledge.

The festival featured camel races, showcasing the richness of Algerian's cultural heritage. It not only promo...

Exposición virtual “Huellas del pasado: Los Camélidos en el Arte Rupestre de América”

Virtual Event, 18/12/2024 - 12/01/2025

La exposición virtual “Huellas del pasado: Los Camélidos en el arte rupestre de América” expone diversas expresiones de sus diferentes especies que fueron pintadas o grabadas por los pueblos originarios de Sudamérica, desde tiempos precolombinos hasta épocas históricas más recientes. En particular, refiere a sociedades desarrolladas en la porción meridional del continente, especialmente en l...

Conferencia "De Oriente a Los Andes: los camellos de los Reyes Magos y sus compañeros del continente sudamericano"

Zaragoza (Spain), 11/12/2024

El Instituto Universitario de Investigación en Ciencias Ambientales de Aragón (IUCA) organiza la conferencia «De Oriente a los Andes: Los camellos de los ‘Reyes Magos’ y sus compañeros del continente americano». Esta conferencia corre a cargo de Francisco Canto, investigador del grupo BIOFITER-IUCA de la Facultad de Veterinaria de la Universidad de Zara...

National Consultative Forum “Mongol Camel – Sustainable Development”

Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), 15/11/2024

In celebration of the International Year of Camelids, Dairy Asia (one of the nine Action Networks of the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock), the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia, FAO, Mongol Bactrian Association, Mongolian Camel Racing Association, Mongolian Camel Culture Center, Mongolian Camel Polo, Sport Races and Travel Association and Mongolian Woo...

The First Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship X Sustainable Development Forum (Harbin Station & IYC)

Harbin (China), Hybrid Event, 08/12/2024 - 09/12/2024

The first Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship X Sustainable Development Forum (Harbin Station) provided a dazzling showcase where the spark of innovation met the vision of sustainable development. A highlight of this forum was the focus on the International Year of Camelids, featuring these remarkable desert and grassland guardians as mysterious guests from nature.

Camelids, with the...

Experiencias con Artesanías del Perú

Magdalena del Mar (Perú), 14/12/2024

Experience the unique opportunity to create your own Peruvian alpaca figure! Can you imagine shaping with your hands the figure of an alpaca, inspired by the majestic Andean lands? We invite you to join an exclusive pottery and painting workshop, where you will not only learn the ancient ceramic technique but also immerse yourself in the magic of creating a figure that represents the iconic ...