Socioeconomic roles of dromedary - Training webinars on camel particularities, production and good breeding practices

Virtual Event, 22/08/2024

As part of the International Year of Camelids and in recognition of the hard work of breeders in often extreme conditions, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is delighted to present a series of webinars dedicated to dromedary camels.

This webinar series aims to raise awareness among public and private professionals and farmers on the importance of dromed...

I Seminario Internacional de Producción Sostenible en Camélidos Sudamericanos

Macusani (Peru), Hybrid Event, 18/08/2024 - 19/08/2024

El “I Seminario Internacional de Producción Sostenible de Camélidos Sudamericanos” se celebra durante el 18 y 19 de agosto en la ciudad de Macusani de la provincia de Carabaya en la región del Puno (Perú). Esta actividad se desarrolla como parte de la “XXIX Feria Nacional de Camélidos Sudamericanos, Agropecuario y Artesanal – Macusani” y en conmemoración del “Año Internacional de los Camélid...

Screening of the documentary “Alpaqueros” at the exhibition “On the Backs of Camels”

Vienna (Austria), 27/02/2024 - 26/01/2025

Screening of the documentary "Alpaqueros" directed by Mercedes Lamborelle at the exhibition “On the Back of Camels” in the Weltmuseum Wien, which takes place between February 27th 2024 and January 26th 2025. The documentary focuses on challenges and opportunities for alpaca producers in Peru. 

International Year of Camelids Celebration in China · Fuhai

Altay Prefecture (China), 16/08/2024

FAO China Office and the People’s Government of Fuhai County co-hosted the International Year of Camelids (IYC) Celebration in Fuhai County of China on 16 August 2024, with the theme of “Heroes of Deserts for Rural Revitalization”.

With unique geographical and climate conditions especially suitable for camel breeding, Fuhai County has become one of the main bases for camel breeding in...

Celebración del Día Nacional de la Alpaca

Puno (Peru), 31/07/2024 - 01/08/2024

Mediante Resolución Ministerial N° 429-2012-A – MIDAGRI, en el Perú, el 1 de agosto de cada año se celebra el “Día Nacional de la Alpaca”, con el propósito de revalorizar su crianza, destacar su contribución a la economía familiar del poblador altoandino y su aporte a la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional. En ese contexto, el Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria INIA-Proyecto PROGAN y l...

Association of Agroecological Farmers Quispisisa, Peru

Huaylas (Peru), 29/06/2024

In the heart of the Peruvian Andes, a group of talented women are baking high-protein bread made from tarwi flour, shaped like a vicuña!

During a recent mission of FAO’s Plant Production and Protection Division, a group of women from the Association of Agroecological Farmers Quispisisa in Huaylas, Peru, which is a member of the Cooperative Perla de las Andes, warmly welcomed FAO staff...

Día Nacional de la Alpaca 2024

Arequipa (Peru), 01/08/2024

El 1 de agosto en Perú, como cada año, se conmemora el Día Nacional de la Alpaca, según lo establecido por el Ministerio de Desarrollo Agrario y Riego Agricultura a través de la Resolución Ministerial Nº 429-2012-AG, con el fin de revalorizar su crianza, destacar su contribución a la economía familiar del poblador andino y su aporte a la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional. En ese contexto, ...

Célébration de l'Année Internationale des Camélidés

El Oued (Algeria), 20/10/2024 - 24/10/2024

The event “Celebrating the International Year of Camelids” was held in southern Algeria and focused on dromedaries. It had a significant impact by bringing together participants from various neighbouring countries and key regional stakeholders. A rich and varied program was developed in collaboration with the local government. It highlighted local culture and included discussions on globall...

Journée Scientifique sur le Lait de Chamelle: Résilience, Durabilité et Sécurité Alimentaire

Tipaza (Algeria), Hybrid Event, 15/07/2024

Le 15 juillet 2024, l'équipe Lait et Dérivés du Centre de Recherche Scientifique et Technique en Analyses Physico-Chimiques (CRAPC) a organisé une journée scientifique intitulée "Le Lait de Chamelle: Résilience, Durabilité et Sécurité Alimentaire". Cet événement a rassemblé des chercheurs, des experts de l'industrie, des représentants des organismes étatiques et des éleveurs pour discuter du...

Camels and Food Security Conference

Kuwait City (Kuwait), Hybrid Event, 29/10/2024 - 30/10/2024

Report on "The Importance of Camelids in Human Life. International Year of Camelids"

Moscow (Russia), Hybrid Event, 20/04/2024

The short report "The Importance of Camelids in Human Life. International Year of Camelids" was presented at the scientific and practical conference "Harmonious Coexistence Between Humans and Animals in Urbanized Areas and Nature Reserves: Discussing the International and Russian Experience," held in Moscow, Russia, from April 20 to 21, 2024. The speaker, Mikhail Vasilyevich Yurchenko, is th...

Discussion on "Camel milk: Use and health benefits"

Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), Hybrid Event, 02/07/2024

Side Event on the International Year of Camelids - IDF Regional Dairy Conference Asia Pacific

Kochi (India), 27/06/2024

The First IDF Regional Dairy Conference – Asia Pacific 2024 will include a side event on the International Year of Camelids will focus on the current situation in the camelid sector in Asia, including experiences, challenges, development opportunities, perspectives, ongoing activities and further actions in the camelid sector in the region. 

Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival

Tunbridge (United States), 05/10/2024 - 06/10/2024

The 2024 Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival celebrates the International Year of Camelids. Visit the llamas and alpacas, shop camelid fiber and yarn from local farms and view the camelid fiber contest entries. Learn more about camelids and their fiber from local llama and alpaca farmers.

The Festival features a wide variety of vendors offering fleece and yarn, fiber animals, handspinni...

Opening Celebration of the International Year of Camelids 2024 Exhibition at the Palais Des Nations (24-28 June 2024)

Geneva (Switzerland), 25/06/2024

The Geneva celebration of the International Year of Camelids 2024 organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the Permanent Missions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Plurinational State of Bolivia and the United Nations Office at Geneva, is dedicated to creating momentum by recognizing and celebrating the vita...

Exhibition by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the 175th Session of the FAO Council

Rome (Italy), 10/06/2024 - 14/06/2024

The exhibition, organized by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the 175th Session of the FAO Council, showcased the evolution of the camelid sector in the country, as part of the global campaign for the International Year of Camelids 2024. It highlighted the economic, social and cultural importance of camelids and the significant contribution the camelid sector brings to food se...

Camélidos Sudamericanos: Modelos de Resiliencia Animal

Arequipa (Peru), 12/06/2024

En el año Internacional de los Camélidos, la Universidad Nacional de San Agustín y su Facultad de Agronomía, creen que es muy necesario y meritorio reconocer que, los camélidos sudamericanos contribuyen a la utilización sostenible de los ecosistemas terrestres muy agrestes y generan resiliencia ante el cambio climático. Por ello realizan este primer Seminario Camélidos Sudamericanos: Modelos...

Simposio Nacional en Camélidos Sudamericanos

Huancayo (Peru), 20/06/2024 - 21/06/2024

Los camélidos sudamericanos son estratégicos productivamente, socialmente y económicamente para la sostenibilidad del Perú. En el marco de la celebración del Año Internacional de los Camélidos, el Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA) - Proyecto PROGAN y la Facultad de Zootecnia de la Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú organizarán el “Simposio Nacional en Camélidos Sudamerica...

1er Simposio Latinoamericano en el Año Internacional de los Camélidos Sudamericanos

La Paz (Bolivia), Hybrid Event, 12/06/2024 - 13/06/2024

1er Simposio Latinoamericano en el Año Internacional de los Camélidos Sudamericanos es un evento organizado por la Universidad Pública de El Alto, que reúne a especialistas en investigación sobre llamas, alpacas, vicuñas y guanacos.

Camelids for Liberty

Colleville-sur-Mer (France), 02/06/2024

Join us for a 2-hour walk with local camels, llamas, and alpacas on the historic Omaha Beach in Normandy. The event takes place just a few days before heads of state gather to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the June 6, 1944, landing of Allied Forces to free France and Europe.

We will meet on the beach with Mr. Charles Norman Shay, a June 6 veteran, now aged 100. He is fond of a...