The FAO Regional Conference is the official forum where Member States address key food and agriculture challenges. It promotes regional coherence on global policy and serves as the main regional governing body, ensuring FAO's effectiveness and defining biennial priorities.

The 39th Regional Conference will be held in Brazil, demonstrating its strong commitment to regional efforts against hunger and malnutrition. This high-level technical and political dialogue will focus on progress and challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean in combating these issues.

More information: https://www.fao.org/events/detail/larc39/fr © FAO: http://www.fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

The FAO Regional Conference is an official forum for Member States to discuss priority food and agriculture challenges, fostering regional coherence on global policy. As FAO's main regional governance body, it ensures the organization's effectiveness and sets biennial priorities.

The 39th Regional Conference will facilitate high-level dialogue on progress and challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean concerning hunger and malnutrition. Brazil will host this session, a decision made at the 38th Session, recognizing its strong commitment to regional efforts against these issues.

For more information: https://www.fao.org/events/detail/larc39/pt. © FAO: http://www.fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

Without urgent interventions to rebuild agrifood systems, the Gaza Strip faces an imminent risk of famine in the coming months.

Reactivating local food production is the only path to reverse acute food insecurity and reduce reliance on external aid. #AgricultureCan

This "Circular Snapshots" episode explores key circular economy trends. It covers the EU's Circular Economy Act, positioning circularity as industrial strategy, and the global rise of national roadmaps, with implementation as the real test. It delves into circularity's link with critical mineral supply chains (e.g., EV batteries) and a UK push for mandatory textiles Extended Producer Responsibility. Ultimately, the circular economy is becoming central to competitiveness.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. Subscribe for more videos: Ellen MacArthur Foundation YouTube. Learn more about their work: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org.

Cameraman Charlie Hamilton James, after 25 years, reveals the survival secrets and unique qualities of otters in 'Natural World: Supercharged Otters' (2017).

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Nicholas Wolken sees turning as snowboarding's core expression, a simple act that feels supernatural when mind, body, and board align. His lifelong dedication to this deep carving sensation, from pro riding to shaping boards, is featured in a Patagonia Films production.

Patagonia builds durable gear while protecting the planet, using recycled materials and transparent supply chains, alongside Worn Wear repairs. This commitment supports outdoor adventures and preserves wild spaces for future generations. Learn more: Patagonia.com | Screenings | Stories. Connect: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn.

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Avian influenza (AI) is a major global challenge, posing increased pandemic risks due to its spread and zoonotic infections. A One Health approach, with strengthened preparedness, enhanced surveillance, and coordinated action, is essential.

This second GF-TADs webinar highlights the latest initiatives from FAO, WOAH, and OFFLU, including the FAO/WOAH Global HPAI Strategy and outcomes from the FAO Global Dialogue on HPAI in Brazil. These practical tools and guidance aim to help countries mitigate AI threats. More information: GF-TADs event page.

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Eight-week-old otter pups are learning vital survival skills, such as swimming, at a rehabilitation centre. This footage is from 'Natural World: Supercharged Otters' (2017).

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The America the Beautiful Annual Pass, used by over a million visitors, grants entry to national parks and federal lands. The 2026 pass was legally mandated to feature a Glacier National Park photograph. However, the Trump administration instead inserted the president's image, reportedly discouraging sales and potentially voiding passes if the image is covered.

A new bill, the Prohibit Partisan Park Passes Act, seeks to ban images of living political figures on park passes. This aims to ensure public lands remain neutral spaces for all Americans, free from partisan politics.

U.S. residents should contact their representatives to support this act, ensuring passes feature natural beauty and wildlife, not political figures.

Our Interceptor technology aims to prevent an estimated 5 million kilograms of plastic waste annually from entering the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.

We will begin by tackling the waterways of Trombay and Malad in Mumbai. Stay tuned for further updates on our progress.

Agrifood robotics and automation are rapidly advancing, bringing both opportunities and critical questions about costs, impact, and long-term viability. Our global E-Dialogue explored these issues, moving beyond technology demonstrations to focus on governance, finance, and evidence – key factors determining whether automation delivers real sustainability gains or creates new lock-ins.

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The FAO Global Soil Doctors Programme and its Global Soil Partnership (GSP) will launch in Colombia in 2025. Supported by the World Banana Forum (WBF) and funded by Kaufland, the program involves AGROSAVIA, the Ministry of Agriculture, and other key partners. Through practical producer-to-producer training, it aims to empower small banana and plantain farmers to combat soil degradation, improve sustainable management, and enhance productivity and rural livelihoods.

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The 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39) will convene in Brasília from March 2-6, 2026. This event will foster dialogue and decision-making on food, agriculture, and sustainable development, focusing on four regional priorities: Better production, nutrition, environment, and a better life.

Heads of State, ministers, international organizations, civil society, the private sector, academia, and financial institutions will participate, consolidating this as a key platform to combat hunger and malnutrition. Stay connected: Subscribe to FAO's YouTube channel, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and Weibo. Learn more at fao.org.

The 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39) will convene in Brasília from March 2-6, 2026. This event will drive dialogue and decisions on food, agriculture, and sustainable development, focusing on more efficient, inclusive, and resilient agrifood systems.

The conference addresses four Regional Priorities: Better Production, Better Nutrition, Better Environment, and A Better Life. Participants, including Heads of State and ministers, will strengthen this platform to combat hunger and malnutrition in the region.

An introductory video is available. Follow FAO on social media for updates: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | Twitter | Weibo. More at FAO.org.

The 39th FAO Regional Conference (LARC39) will convene in Brasilia from March 2-6, 2026, bringing together Latin American and Caribbean countries. It aims to drive dialogue and decisions on food, agriculture, and sustainable development, focusing on more efficient, inclusive, and resilient agri-food systems. The conference will address four regional priorities: better production, nutrition, environment, and life.

Heads of State, ministers, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector will participate, consolidating efforts to combat hunger and malnutrition in the region. For more information, visit http://www.fao.org. Follow FAO on social media for updates.

Indy Johar argues that humanity's first view of Earth from space initiated "planetary self-awareness," urging us to reimagine civilization as a global endeavor. Facing climate instability and AI's transformative impact, he advocates for "civilizational optionality"—a buffer against cascading shocks. He suggests embracing our limited knowledge fosters curiosity, tenderness, and care.

Johar envisions human-machine systems enhancing our capacity for complex discourse, defining intelligence as a conversational field for collective sense-making. This talk, presented January 27, 02026, is part of the Long Now Talks series, which fosters long-term thinking. For more, see the episode notes, watch the livestream, or join The Long Now Foundation.

Eric Ries, creator of the Lean Startup method and author of *The Lean Startup*, will discuss his upcoming book, *Incorruptible*. He posits that all commercial and civic infrastructure, though seemingly immutable, can be reinvented. Ries will explore how founders and leaders can build incorruptible organizations designed to last for decades and tangibly support human flourishing.

His Long Now Talk, facilitated by Denise Hearn, will delve into architecting accountability and governance mechanisms that outlive their creators and remain resilient across generations. Ries emphasizes imagining institutions future generations will thank us for, ensuring today's organizational choices become liberating structures rather than inherited constraints. His new book, *Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad…and How Great Companies Stay Great*, is available May 28, 2026.