Day 2 of the 11th Annual HBCU Climate Change Conference focused on empowering the next generation of leaders. The day's events included awarding the Damu Smith Award to Donnelle Wilkins, Founder &

Day 2 of the 11th Annual HBCU Climate Change Conference focused on empowering the next generation of leaders. The day's events included awarding the Damu Smith Award to Donnelle Wilkins, Founder & CEO of the Green Door Initiative.

Attendees also participated in inspiring panel discussions, highlighting critical themes of environmental and climate justice.

Day 1 in New Orleans brought together students, faculty, and community leaders, bridging climate research with real-world action. Key sessions emphasized that the fight for climate justice is

Day 1 in New Orleans brought together students, faculty, and community leaders, bridging climate research with real-world action. Key sessions emphasized that the fight for climate justice is intrinsically linked to racial and economic equity.

These highlights from the Bullard Center and DSCEJ underscore a comprehensive approach to climate resilience, particularly within the HBCU community.

Day 1 in New Orleans gathered students, faculty, and community leaders to bridge the gap between climate research and real-world action. Sessions highlighted that the fight for climate justice is

Day 1 in New Orleans gathered students, faculty, and community leaders to bridge the gap between climate research and real-world action. Sessions highlighted that the fight for climate justice is intrinsically linked to the pursuit of racial and economic equity.

These discussions underscore the vital work of organizations like the Bullard Center and DSCEJ in promoting climate resilience, especially within HBCU communities.

Join our live global event to explore the vital connection between forests and water. This global discussion will delve into their critical role in sustaining ecosystems and human

Join our live global event to explore the vital connection between forests and water. This global discussion will delve into their critical role in sustaining ecosystems and human well-being.

Understand how these linkages are fundamental for building healthy economies and advancing gender equality worldwide.

The [FAO Brussels](https://www.fao.org/brussels/en) initiative for International Women's Day 2026 amplifies the voices of women farmers across Europe. Irene Neumann Hartberger, an Austrian farmer

The [FAO Brussels](https://www.fao.org/brussels/en) initiative for International Women's Day 2026 amplifies the voices of women farmers across Europe. Irene Neumann Hartberger, an Austrian farmer and national council member, offers her perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping women's roles within Austria's agrifood systems. #IWD2026 #WomenFarmers

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For International Women's Day 2026, FAO Brussels is amplifying the voices of four women farmers from Poland's Kujawsko-Pomorskie region. They share their insights on the challenges and

For International Women's Day 2026, FAO Brussels is amplifying the voices of four women farmers from Poland's Kujawsko-Pomorskie region. They share their insights on the challenges and opportunities shaping women's roles within Poland's agrifood systems.

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Forests are vital to global economies and millions of livelihoods, creating jobs, generating income, and supporting communities. They provide essential ecosystem services like water, climate

Forests are vital to global economies and millions of livelihoods, creating jobs, generating income, and supporting communities. They provide essential ecosystem services like water, climate regulation, and soil health, along with ecotourism, energy, and raw materials. Collectively, forests contribute trillions to the global economy.

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Burkina Faso played a key role in designating World Pulses Day. Watch our interview with H.E. Léopold Tonguénoma Bonkoungou, Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Belgium, discussing the day's

Burkina Faso played a key role in designating World Pulses Day. Watch our interview with H.E. Léopold Tonguénoma Bonkoungou, Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Belgium, discussing the day's importance and pulses' vital role for communities worldwide.

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On Italy’s National Food Waste Prevention Day, FAO and the Italian Rugby Federation teamed up to highlight the importance of preventing food waste and how small, everyday actions can make a real

On Italy’s National Food Waste Prevention Day, FAO and the Italian Rugby Federation teamed up to highlight the importance of preventing food waste and how small, everyday actions can make a real difference.

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The Youth Forum will convene young people from across the region to foster dialogue, build capacity, and acquire knowledge. This initiative aims to empower them and strengthen their networks,

The Youth Forum will convene young people from across the region to foster dialogue, build capacity, and acquire knowledge. This initiative aims to empower them and strengthen their networks, particularly concerning agrifood systems.

Participants will develop a Regional Declaration, articulating their proposals and demands. This document will be instrumental in conveying youth voices and priorities to the 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39) and other critical decision-making platforms.

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