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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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Sudan: Conflict, access constraints and floods undermine Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) efforts to support agriculture and food security

FAO, with the support of its resource and implementing partners, has distributed almost 3 900 tonnes of vital crop and vegetable seeds to over 400 000 vulnerable households in nine states

The spread of conflict, access challenges and widespread flooding are severely hampering the emergency response efforts of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations across the country, FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa, AbdulHakim Elwaer, warned. According to the latest Integrated Food…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) Advances Sustainable Blue Economy Development in Madagascar During Blue Economy Day Celebrations

This collaboration has centred on informing important players about the blue economy's function in boosting the economy and quality of life in Madagascar, especially in island and coastal areas

From September 5th to 6th, 2024, in Toamasina (Tamatave), AU-IBAR was an active participant in the second edition of Madagascar's Blue Economy Celebrations. The Malagasy Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy organised the event to highlight the country's dedication to developing a blue economy that can last. The festival…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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Integrating Madagascar’s Fisheries Policies with African and Global Standards

The workshop aimed to align Madagascar’s agricultural investment plans and fisheries and aquaculture strategies with the African Union’s Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa (PFRS)

On the sidelines of Madagascar’s Blue Economy celebrations, AU-IBAR together with the Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy organised a National Stakeholders Consultative and Validation Workshop in Antananarivo from September 9 to 11, 2024. The workshop aimed to align Madagascar’s agricultural investment plans and fisheries and aquaculture strategies with…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Indian peacekeepers take a unique approach to promoting peace through animal health and welfare

The UNMISS peacekeepers have treated nearly 15,000 cattle in the past nine months as well as countless other animals precious to the people of South Sudan

“Peace is not just the absence of conflict, but the presence of compassion. When we care for animals, we care for each other, which is a powerful catalyst for peace.” This was the powerful and passionate message from Lieutenant Colonel Manoj Yadav, the Deputy Commander of the Indian peacekeeping battalion…

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)

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Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Renovates K-9 Police Dog Training Shelter in Libya

At the newly renovated shelter, police dogs undergo drills to prepare for various security scenarios

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has renovated the training shelter for K-9 police dogs used by law enforcement in the Tajura district of Tripoli, the capital of Libya. Director of the Specialized Training Institute of the General Administration of Security Operations, Colonel Rabie Ayyad Mervan, at the Libyan Ministry…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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Uniting Efforts to Train Focal Points in Advancing Animal Welfare Across Africa

AU-IBAR acknowledges the necessity of enhancing the capacity of Country Animal Welfare Focal Points (CAWFPs) to address technical gaps and improve performance within the current financial constraints

AU-IBAR is a fervent proponent of animal welfare in Africa, having been instrumental in the establishment of the African Platform for Animal Welfare (APAW) and the Animal Welfare Strategy for Africa (AWSA). These endeavours unite a diverse array of stakeholders to promote the humane treatment of animals across the continent.…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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Building Data Expertise: African Union - Inter African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) Trains Data Operators from 7 African Union (AU) Member States on AfaData Utilization

The operationalization of AfaData is a significant milestone in the African Union’s efforts to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture management across the continent

Transforming the landscape of fisheries and aquaculture management across Africa, the African Fisheries and Aquaculture Database (AfaData) is set to revolutionize data handling within these sectors. Funded by the European Union under the FishGov2 Project, this initiative being driven by AU-IBAR aims to provide a centralized platform for data storage,…

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Burkina Faso Hosts Key Workshop to Align Fisheries and Aquaculture Strategies with African Policy Frameworks and Climate Change Adaptation Goals

The workshop agenda includes a series of sessions focused on climate change adaptation and aligning national fisheries and aquaculture strategies with the PFRS

From August 20th to 24th, 2024, AU-IBAR is hosting a National Stakeholders Consultative and Validation Workshop in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The workshop aims to align Burkina Faso’s agricultural investment plans and fisheries and aquaculture strategies with the Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa (PFRS). Additionally,…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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Uniting for Aquatic Biodiversity: Regional Cooperation in the Northern Mozambique Channel

The workshop aimed to raise awareness about the use of regional MSP approach to enhance cooperation and build capacity among member countries for protecting aquatic biodiversity and environment

A workshop to develop a regional Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) vision and roadmap for the Northern Mozambique Channel (NMC) integrated ocean management approach was recently organized and co-hosted in Dar-es Salaam, Tanzania by WWF in partnership with the African Union – InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) on 13th -…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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The African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and the African Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to Boost Africa’s Leather Industry

The signing of the MoU is a pivotal step in unlocking the full potential of Africa’s leather industry, with a strong focus on value chain development, innovation, and sustainability

On August 14, 2024, a landmark step towards reviving Africa’s leather industry was taken with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and the African Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI). The partnership, formalized during a ceremony at Nairobi’s…