"The Moral Economy of Camel Milk Marketing" Seminar

线上活动, 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 ...

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...

“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 declara el 20...

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 ...

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

线上活动, 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.

国际驼科动物年活动之野生动物保护主题青年圆桌沙龙

深圳市 (中国), 混合事件, 28/12/2024 - 01/01/2025

由YouthLandscape Architecture、Horhar Nature、国际畜牧科技青年社等单位共同发起的生物多样性保护与自然和谐共生的展览及宣讲会应运而生，特别强调了气候变化背景下人与自然作为生命共同体的理念。宣讲以国家一级保护动物“野生双峰驼”“蒙原羚”为核心案例，分享了研究人员在追踪调查过程中的深刻感悟与发现。同时蒙原羚的保护故事，不仅是对野生双峰驼保护技术应用的横向拓展，更是对如何实现人类社会与野生动物和谐共存、共享自然空间的深刻探讨。 同时本次研讨会还设立了Movers工作坊环节，通过自然与生物多样性教育的结合，旨在激发公众特别是青少年对生物多样性保护的热情和参与度，为濒危物种的保护工作培养了未来的支持者和实践者。

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

线上活动, 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, a...

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

线上活动, 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 prese...

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

线上活动, 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 transfe...

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

线上活动, 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 insemi...

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

线上活动, 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 ...

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...

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 pro...

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

线上活动, 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 desarrollada...

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 Facu...

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...

首届青年创新创业X可持续发展论坛（哈尔滨站&国际驼科动物年）

哈尔滨市 (中国), 混合事件, 08/12/2024 - 09/12/2024

即将举行的首届青年创新创业X可持续发展论坛（哈尔滨站）将是一场令人瞩目的盛会，在这里，创新的火花将与可持续发展的蓝图交相辉映。本次论坛的一大亮点是聚焦“国际驼科动物年”，将这些来自大自然的神秘嘉宾——驼科动物，作为沙漠与草原的守护者呈现给大家。

驼科动物以其不屈不挠的生命力和独特的生理机制，成为了自然界中坚韧不拔的象征，并在我们追求可持续发展的道路上扮演着自然导师的角色。它们对生物多样性的丰富、历史贸易与文化交流（特别是在丝绸之路上）的推动，以及对现代社会（包括旅游业、农业和游牧生活）的巨大贡献，都是不可忽视的。

“国际畜牧科技青年社”将在本次论坛中发挥关键作用，强调驼科动物的价值及其智慧。通过讲述驼科动物的故事激励与会者从它们的生存策略和生态贡献中汲取灵感，共同努力构建一个更美好、更可持续的未来。

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 ...