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On April 25, 2026, the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Women's Fossil Fuel Phaseout Forum in Santa Marta, Colombia. Titled "Halting Extraction and Advancing a Just Transition," this significant event took place ahead of the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, showcasing WECAN's advocacy.

The forum featured two crucial panels. "No Extraction in the Amazon" highlighted Indigenous women leaders, including Aura Tegria and President Olivia Bisa Tirko, protecting forests and communities. A keynote by Susana Muhamad, Special Envoy to the Fossil Fuel Treaty, preceded "Women in Action for a Just Transition," which brought together activists like Yuvelis Natalia Morales Blanco and Xiye Bastida. The event underscored diverse women's leadership in global climate action.

The fight for an ancestral future continues. On April 28, Colombia hosted the first day of high-level dialogues for the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels.

Casey Camp-Horinek (Ponca Nation), Environmental Ambassador and WECAN Board Member, along with Osprey Orielle Lake, WECAN Executive Director and GARN Executive Committee member, are on the ground in Santa Marta. They are advocating for a fossil fuel phaseout and a Just Transition.

While Interceptors can stop most river-borne plastic from reaching the ocean, lost fishing gear presents another significant threat. The scale is immense; for instance, lost longline nets alone could stretch 750,000 km, enough to reach the moon and back.

To address this, we are conducting extensive research to understand its origins. We have also joined the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) to actively contribute to shaping policies and initiatives that tackle this critical problem.

The Central American Dry Corridor faces significant agricultural challenges from prolonged droughts and intense rains. To address this, FAO, the Brazilian government (via ABC/MRE), and the Ministries of Agriculture of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras are collaborating on a project. This initiative, part of the Brazil-FAO South-South Cooperation Program, focuses on "Agricultural Zoning of Climate Risk (ZARC) and water resource management." Its objective is to develop strategies that build resilience and foster inclusive transformation across the region.

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Guatemala has made a historic first deposit of over 930 seed accessions into the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, the world's most secure backup facility for crop diversity. This crucial step safeguards the nation's agricultural biodiversity, including fundamental crops like maize, beans, squash, amaranth, and teocinte.

This significant deposit resulted from an emergency intervention and a long-term alliance between Guatemala's national germplasm bank and communities in the Cuchumatanes region.

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Guatemala has made a historic first deposit to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, the world's most secure backup for crop diversity. This crucial step safeguards agricultural biodiversity, including over 930 seed accessions of vital crops like maize, beans, squash, amaranth, and teosinte.

This remarkable achievement resulted from an emergency intervention and a long-term partnership between the Guatemala national genebank and Cuchumatanes region communities. For more details, watch the accompanying video or visit www.fao.org.

This video demonstrates establishing low pest prevalence areas through sustainable agricultural practices. These methods enhance fresh pepper production, improve yield quality, and ensure compliance for local and international markets. The video was produced under an FAO project focused on hot pepper value chains, funded by the Standards and Trade Development Facility and implemented with Jamaican partners.

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Fishing is crucial for São Tomé and Príncipe's economy and livelihoods, but increasing pressure on marine ecosystems demands sustainable management.

The EAF-Nansen Program, a FAO-Norway partnership, supports São Tomé and Príncipe in sustainable fisheries management. Through scientific research, capacity building, and policy assistance, it strengthens governance frameworks. This initiative aligns with FAO's Blue Transformation and the UN Decade of Ocean Science (2021-2030).

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Black soldier flies (BSF) offer a practical solution to transform organic waste into valuable resources for food and agriculture. The BioDAF II project in Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire, converts urban organic waste into protein-rich livestock feed and nutrient-rich fertilizer. This bioeconomy initiative strengthens food systems, reducing reliance on imported feed and chemical fertilizers.

BSF farming also creates income opportunities for vulnerable communities, especially women and youth, fostering more efficient, local, and sustainable agriculture. Learn more: FAO Bioeconomy.

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Alaska has confirmed a plan to kill an unlimited number of bears across 40,000 square miles, including near national park borders. Game agents will shoot bears from helicopters. This controversial initiative aims to boost a struggling caribou herd, despite a lack of scientific evidence that bear culling will be effective or address the caribou's underlying issues.

The Center for Biological Diversity has sued to stop this cruel and illegal plan. Your support is vital to help protect Alaska’s bears.

The 14th GASL Multistakeholder Partnership (MSP) Meeting, from June 8-11, 2026, in Dakar, Senegal, will foster dialogue and action on sustainable livestock and One Health. It aligns with the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, the International Year of the Woman Farmer, and IYC 2024 follow-up.

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Listen to "The Work We Do" episode featuring Charles Spillane, FAO Chief Scientist, on Spotify, Apple Music, or SoundCloud. Spillane shares his techno-optimistic worldview, shaped by his Irish farm upbringing, highlighting science's power to improve society.

He discusses why scientific advances often fail smallholder farmers, how to bridge the knowledge-adoption gap, and addressing financial and systemic barriers. Charlie also explores data's role in agriculture, funding limitations, and his vision for a future-ready agrifood science system. Subscribe to FAO on YouTube and follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and Weibo. © FAO: fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

The "Sustainable and Integrated Water Resources Management in the Gediz Basin Project," a collaboration between FAO, Türkiye's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), showcases efficient irrigation success. This video highlights how Farmer Field Schools and smart irrigation technologies empower farmers to manage water effectively.

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A virtual roundtable will present key data and future scenarios on El Niño's impacts across Latin America and the Caribbean. It will highlight projected risks to food security, livelihoods, and vulnerability, underscoring the urgent need for preparedness and early action.

IFAD, FAO, and WFP will outline their joint approach, emphasizing strengthened coordination with strategic partners. This strategy integrates anticipatory action, disaster risk financing (including meso-level insurance), and humanitarian–development programming to support timely, integrated, and cost-effective responses.

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This virtual roundtable will present key data and future scenarios on El Niño's impacts in Latin America and the Caribbean. It will highlight risks to food security, livelihoods, and vulnerability, emphasizing urgent preparation and early action.

FAO, IFAD, and WFP will outline their joint approach, stressing enhanced coordination with partners. They will demonstrate how anticipatory action, disaster risk financing (including meso-level insurance), and humanitarian-development programming can achieve more timely, integrated, and cost-effective responses.

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Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is an emerging threat to animal and human health, and regional economies. To boost early warning and preparedness in Tunisia, FAO partnered with national veterinary services. They held a workshop to calibrate the RVF Decision Support Tool (RVF DST), building national capacity for risk monitoring, data analysis, and early warning interpretation.

A field visit simulated veterinary intervention post-alert. This exercise tested intersectoral coordination, rapid response, and emergency procedures for epidemiological and entomological investigations.

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Space technology is rapidly evolving, expanding possibilities. ITU Space Connect episode E4, "Beyond the Horizon: Framing the Future of Space Communications," explores research shaping the next wave of space communications and policy. Members of ITU's Academic Advisory Body (AAB) Space Thematic Group present their forward-looking concepts.

The group tackles critical topics such as spectrum management, global connectivity, a Solar System Internet, Coordinated Lunar Time, quantum-secure communications, and AI for Earth observation. Moderated by Patricia Cooper, the episode features Dr. Scott Pace, Dr. Tanja Masson-Zwaan, and Dr. Guifei Jing, who will discuss their findings, challenges, and the impact on regulators, industry, and policymakers worldwide.