Closing Ceremony - International Year of Camelids 2024

Rome (Italy), 30/06/2025

The International Year of Camelids (IYC) Closing Ceremony will take place on Monday, 30 June 2025, from 19:45 to 21:15 at FAO headquarters, as a side event of the 44th Session of the FAO Conference (28 June – 4 July).

1st Networking Seminar on Camel Genetics, Genomics and Phenotypic Assessment

Evento virtual, 22/06/2025 - 26/06/2025

The International Camel Consortium for Genetic Improvement and Conservation (ICC-GIC), under the auspices of the International Society of Camelid Research and Development (ISOCARD), organized the 1st Networking Seminar on Camel Genetics, Genomics, and Phenotypic Assessment.

This virtual event aligned with the objectives of the International Year of Camelids (IYC) by promoting sc...

National Camel Racing Championship "Sif El Djazaïr"

19/06/2025 - 21/06/2025

As part of the celebration of the International Year of Camelids, and with the aim of promoting the cultural, traditional, and sporting role of the dromedary, the Algerian Federation of Camel Racing (AFCR) organized the National Mehari Racing Championship entitled "Sif El Djazaïr", in coordination with the Directorate of Youth and Sports of the Wilaya of Ouargla.

This natio...

The Camelid Experience NYC 2025

Chester (United States), 18/06/2025 - 23/06/2025

The Camelid Experience NYC 2025 was an international gathering dedicated to camelids, their welfare, and global recognition, blending science, tradition, and culture.

This edition celebrated World Camel Day on June 22, aiming to elevate it into the Global World Camelids Day—a symbol of sustainability and pastoralism preservation.

Camels paraded through the streets of New Y...

Regional Forum on the International Year of Camelids and Sustainable Livestock Transformation in Africa

Nairobi (Kenya), 10/06/2025 - 12/06/2025

The Regional Forum on the International Year of Camelids and Sustainable Livestock Transformation in Africa, co-organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), aims to raise awareness of the critical role of sustainable livestock systems and dromedary camels in food security, nutrition, res...

Multi-stakeholder perspectives on the role of camelids for a sustainable livestock sector: Case studies and success stories from around the world

Evento virtual, 27/05/2025

The United Nations declared 2024 as the International Year of Camelids (IYC 2024), recognizing the critical role of camelids (camels, llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, guanacos) in food security, livelihoods, and ecosystem resilience, particularly in arid and marginal environments.

Throughout the year, the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock (GASL) knowledge partners have ...

Creative Camel Mosaic Workshop: An Inclusive Initiative for Children with Autism

(Algeria), 21/05/2025 - 31/05/2025

As part of the celebration of the International Year of Camelids, the National Institute of Agronomic Research of Algeria (INRAA), in collaboration with OTIZMA SPACE, a specialized educational center, organized the Creative Camel Mosaic Workshop—a pioneering, inclusive initiative designed especially for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The workshop featured many interactiv...

II Encuentro regional del sector camélido sudamericano

Antofagasta (Chile), Evento híbrido, 07/05/2025 - 09/05/2025

En el contexto del Año Internacional de los Camélidos 2024, el Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia y la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO) convocaron al Primer Encuentro Regional de Camélidos ...

Taller de Capacitación en Hilado de Fibra de Vicuña

Santa Catalina (Argentina), 14/03/2025 - 17/03/2025

Tras el éxito de otras actividades celebradas en 2024 en el marco del Año Internacional de los Camélidos, "VICAM: Vicuñas, Camélidos y Ambiente" y el Consejo Comunitario de Santa Catalina (Jujuy) organizaron un curso de capacitación en el hilado de fibra de vicuña. El curso fue dirigido por Juana Moreno de Herrero, maestra capacitadora de la provincia de Catamarca. Participaron mujeres exper...

Camelles - Horizons of the Desert: Honoring the Past, Building the Future

Evento virtual, 08/03/2025

Camelles ("Horizons of the Desert: Honoring the Past, Building the Future"), organized by partners from five continents, celebrated the significant contributions of women to promoting sustainable practices, cultural heritage, economic development, and innovation across multiple sectors — including industry, sports, science, adventure tourism, and culture.

The event featured ...