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

Virtual Event, 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), is organizing the 1st Networking Seminar on Camel Genetics, Genomics, and Phenotypic Assessment.

This virtual event aligns with the objectives of the International Year of Camelids (IYC) by prom...

The Camelid Experience NYC 2025

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

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

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

Camels will parade 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

Virtual Event, 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 contrib...

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 interactive a...

II Regional Meeting for the Promotion and Sustainable Development of the Camelid Sector in Latin America

Antofagasta (Chile), Hybrid Event, 07/05/2025 - 09/05/2025

In the context of the International Year of Camelids 2024, the Plurinational State of Bolivia and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened the First Regional Meeting of South American Camelids, h...

Training Workshop on Vicuña Fibre Spinning

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

Following other successful activities held in 2024 as part of the International Year of Camelids, “VICAM: Vicuñas, Camélidos y Ambiente” and the Community Council of Santa Catalina, Jujuy, organized a training course on vicuña fibre spinning. The course was led by Juana Moreno de Herrero, a master trainer from the province of Catamarca. Participants included women experts in llama fibre spin...

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

Virtual Event, 08/03/2025

Camelles ("Horizons of the Desert: Honoring the Past, Building the Future"), organized by partners from five continents, will celebrate 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 will featur...

The Future of Camels in India: How to Ensure their Conservation and Well-Being

New Delhi (India), 27/02/2025

India’s camels are in a deep crisis. While the global camel population has tripled over the last half century, its numbers in India have shrunk from over one million head to an estimated 200,000 or less currently. This trend continues despite the camel being declared the state animal of Rajasthan and protected by The Rajasthan Camel ...

IYC booth exhibition at the 2nd edition of the King's Camel Festival

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), 01/02/2025 - 05/02/2025

FAO set up an exhibition booth dedicated to the International Year of Camelids (IYC) at the 2nd edition of the King's Camel Festival. Through video screenings and engagement with FAO staff, festival participants learned about IYC activities and the contribution of camelids to food security, nutrition, and economic growth, as well as their cultural significance to communities worldwide. The ...