Old and New World Human – Camelid (Camelus, Lama, Vicugna) Interactions in their Material and Symbolic Expressions

Paris (France), Hybrid Event, 28/11/2024

The AVFH (“Animals and plants familiars of humans. Anthropozoology and Anthropobotany”) seminar of the UMR AASPE (joint research unit on Archaeozoology, Archaeobotany - Societies, Practices and Environments) was created in 2021 under the patronage of François Poplin. The seminar focused on the rich field of links structuring the construction and evolution o...

IYC booth exhibition at the Regional Forum on Innovations to Support Sustainable Livestock Transformation in the Asia and Pacific Region

Khon Kaen (Thailand), 12/11/2024 - 14/11/2024

The Regional Forum on Innovations to Support Sustainable Livestock Transformation in the Asia and Pacific Region featured a dedicated International Year of Camelids booth within the exhibition space. This booth showcased a range of engaging materials, including videos and branded items, to promote the International Year and highlight how investments in the camelid sector can acce...

Heroes of the Desert: Camels in the Era of Climate Change

Virtual Event, 20/11/2024

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization and the University of Nairobi organized a webinar under the theme: “Heroes of the desert: Camels in the era of climate change”.

The purpose of this scientific webinar was to discuss the role of dromedary camels in sustainable livestock production, identify the challenges of camel keeping and their adaptation to changing climati...

IYC booth exhibition at the FAO Global Conference on Animal Health Innovation, Reference Centres and Vaccines

Rome (Italy), 23/09/2024 - 25/09/2024

The first-ever FAO Global Conference on Animal Health Innovation, Reference Centres, and Vaccines featured a dedicated International Year of Camelids booth within the exhibition and networking space. This booth showcased a range of engaging materials, including videos and branded items, to promote the International Year and highlight animal health challenges in the camelid sector.

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Congreso Internacional de Camélidos Sudamericanos

Arequipa (Peru), 27/11/2024 - 29/11/2024

En el marco de la celebración por el Año Internacional de los Camélidos, el Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria INIA-Proyecto PROGAN y la Escuela Profesional de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia de la Universidad Católica de Santa María, organizan el “Congreso Internacional de Camélidos Sudamericanos" con el fin de resaltar la importancia de la producción sostenible de los camélidos suda...

FAO Jordan and Partners Celebrate the International Year of Camelids with a Camel Farm Visit

Amman (Jordan), 28/10/2024

As the United Nations declared 2024 the International Year of Camelids (IYC 2024), FAO Jordan, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, private sector initiatives, Camelra and Farm to Fork, and other relevant stakeholders, organized a field visit to a camel farm. The event aimed to highlight the importance of the camel value chain, including camel health, production, and pro...

16th International Veterinary Science Days ''Camel Breeding: Preservation and new challenges''

(Algeria), Hybrid Event, 16/11/2024 - 17/11/2024

The Higher National Veterinary School Rabie Bouchama is organizing its 16th International Veterinary Science Days (16 JISV), under the theme “Camel Breeding: Preservation and new challenges”. The science days will focus on the following topics:

• Breeding systems and welfare
• Nutrition and diet
• Genetics and reproduction

Discovery Station: The role of camelids in securing better nutrition in harsh environments

Roma (Italy), 17/10/2024

The event, organized by the FAO Food and Nutrition Division (ESN), took place as part of the Discovery Stations of the World Food Forum Flagship Week. It aimed to introduce children aged 8-12 to the role that camelids play in supporting vulnerable communities living in harsh environments, with a focus on how these animals improve food security and nutrition. Students were engaged in an int...

VII Congreso Nacional de Criadores de Camélidos Domésticos del Perú – Pasco 2024

Yanacancha (Peru), 20/11/2024 - 23/11/2024

El “VII Congreso Nacional de Criadores de Camélidos Domésticos del Perú – Pasco 2024” tiene un enfoque técnico y buscará fortalecer las organizaciones de criadores de camélidos domésticos del Perú. La organización del congreso se desarrollará durante 4 días, con doble sesión (mañana y tarde). A lo largo del evento se tratarán diferentes aspectos vinculados a la cr...

Side event on Camelids at the (Agro)pastoralism in Africa conference

Saly (Senegal), 12/11/2024

The side event on the International Year of Camelids (IYC) was held on the first day of the conference “(Agro)pastoralism in Africa: Current Dynamics and Perspectives”. It featured a presentation by Dr. Bernard Faye entitled "Camel pastoralism: mobility is no longer what it used to be," and a screening of the film “The Return of Camelids – The Superdromedaries of the Desert” (GAD & ARTE,...

Photo exhibition on the Role of Camelids in Nomadic Life

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 29/10/2024 - 28/12/2024

On the occasion of the International Year of Camelids, a unique photo exhibition was opened at the office of the FAO Representation in Kyrgyzstan. This event united lovers of history, culture and nature! The exhibition featured rare photographs from the early 20th century depicting the traditional life of the nomadic peoples of Central Asia. Special attention is paid to the role of the came...

Current State and Development Prospects of Camel Breeding in Russia and the CIS Countries

Makhachkala (Russia), Hybrid Event, 23/10/2024 - 24/10/2024

The International Scientific and Practical Conference “Current State and Prospects for the Development of Camel Breeding in Russia and the CIS Countries” took place at the National Library of the Republic of Dagestan. The conference program included a plenary session, working groups, and a visit to a camel breeding farm.

Organised by:

• Ministry of Science and Hig...

Camélidés: Ressources Pédagogiques pour les Enfants

Virtual Event, 25/10/2024

2024 est l’Année Internationale des Camélidés: découvrez les chameaux, lamas, alpagas ou guanacos, leurs adaptations uniques et leur rôle crucial dans les écosystèmes arides! L'association Carpediem propose de télécharger gratuitement un support pédagogique sur les camélidés à partir de 6 ans, comprenant 10 fiches à compléter et un guide de lecture interactif.

Al-Ardah Traditional Camel Show

Sohar (Oman), 19/10/2024

The Al-Ardah Traditional Camel Show is a traditional Omani celebration that highlights the significant role of the Al-Ardah in Omani heritage. It featured live camel performances, folk performances, and festivities that reflect the community's unity and its rich history. The event was held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Issa bin Ahmad bin Ali Al-Ma'shany, the Wali of A...

The International Year of Camelids Culture Corner Exhibition

Rome (Italy), 16/10/2024

The exhibition, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) within the framework of the World Food Forum’s annual flagship event, took place at the Culture Corner located in the FAO Atrium. It featured an alpaca producer and fibre processor from the highlands of Peru, who shared her inspiring life story and demonstrated the artisanal processing of alpaca ...

Celebrating the Cultural, Social, and Economic Value of Camelids for Indigenous Peoples

Rome (Italy), 16/10/2024

This side event, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) took place at the Indigenous Nomadic Advocacy Tent of the World Food Forum’s annual flagship event. Participants learnt about the economic, social, and cultural value of camelids to Indigenous Peoples. Through success stories, expert insights, and interactive discussions, the side event highlight...

I Seminario Internacional de Camélidos Sudamericanos

Huancavelica (Peru), 18/10/2024

La Universidad Nacional de Huancavelica organizó el I Congreso de Ciencia Animal, que reunió a investigadores, profesionales, estudiantes, productores y autoridades para abordar temas clave en el sector de la producción animal. El “Seminario Internacional de Camélidos Sudamericanos” se celebró el tercer día del Congreso.

CABI Agriculture and Bioscience Journal - International Year of Camelids Special Issue

Virtual Event, 30/06/2024 - 31/01/2025

Whilst our knowledge of the camelid family has greatly increased over the years and considerable advances have been made, there are still many challenges to ongoing research. Our aim, therefore, this year, in the International Year of Camelids (2024), is to draw attention to camelids and to gather together the latest research in the origin, domestication, health, genetics, production and re...

Science and Technology Drive the Transformation of Sustainable Agricultural Systems: Innovation and Responsibility of Youth in Livestock Development

(China), Hybrid Event, 16/10/2024

The United Nations declared 2024 the International Year of Camelids (IYC) 2024. The IYC highlights how camelids are key to the livelihoods of millions of households in over 90 countries. From alpacas to Bactrian camels, dromedaries, guanacos, llamas, and vicuñas, camelids contribute to food security, nutrition and economic growth as well as holding a strong cultural significance ...

Camels: Heritage and Sustainability

Sohar (Oman), 11/11/2024

"Camels: Heritage and Sustainability" celebrated the historical and economic role of camels in Oman and highlighted the importance of preserving and sustaining camel breeds. The conference was attended by over 170 participants, including camel breeders, veterinarians, stakeholders from industries related to camels, and representatives from authorities overseeing the livestock sector in the S...