First Nations child welfare advocate Cindy Blackstock was cross-examined yesterday by federal government lawyers.

The government seeks to dismiss a complaint before the Canadian Human

First Nations child welfare advocate Cindy Blackstock was cross-examined yesterday by federal government lawyers.

The government seeks to dismiss a complaint before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, which alleges Ottawa discriminates against First Nations children through its child welfare funding.

This video highlights the Regional Dialogue on Water Tenure in Asia and the Pacific, held in Bangkok, Thailand, in May 2026. The event gathered various stakeholders, including governments, civil

This video highlights the Regional Dialogue on Water Tenure in Asia and the Pacific, held in Bangkok, Thailand, in May 2026. The event gathered various stakeholders, including governments, civil society, and Indigenous Peoples, to share regional insights for the Global Dialogue on Water Tenure and discuss principles for responsible water governance.

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Join FAO Chief Scientist Professor Charlie Spillane for the FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2026, taking place from October 12 to 16 in Rome and online. This event will gather experts,

Join FAO Chief Scientist Professor Charlie Spillane for the FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2026, taking place from October 12 to 16 in Rome and online. This event will gather experts, policymakers, farmers, innovators, Indigenous Peoples, youth, and other stakeholders to discuss how science, technology, and innovation can transform agrifood systems and ensure solutions reach those in need.

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Join FAO Chief Scientist Professor Charlie Spillane for the FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2026, taking place from October 12 to 16 in Rome and online. This event will gather experts,

Join FAO Chief Scientist Professor Charlie Spillane for the FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2026, taking place from October 12 to 16 in Rome and online. This event will gather experts, policymakers, farmers, innovators, Indigenous Peoples, youth, and other stakeholders to discuss how science, technology, and innovation can transform agrifood systems and deliver solutions to those in need.

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On April 21, 2026, WECAN hosted "Indigenous Women Resisting Extraction and Building a Just Transition" during the 25th UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (#UNPFII). Speakers shared updates on

On April 21, 2026, WECAN hosted "Indigenous Women Resisting Extraction and Building a Just Transition" during the 25th UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (#UNPFII). Speakers shared updates on campaigns defending Indigenous territories from extraction, discussed the impacts of colonization, fossil fuels, mining, and climate disruption. They also showcased community projects for Just Transition and climate resilience, offering strategies grounded in rights, traditional knowledge, and sovereignty.

Our gratitude goes to the extraordinary Indigenous women leaders and advocates from Cameroon, Ecuador, Peru, and Turtle Island/USA. Their powerful voices highlighted critical issues and solutions.

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Millions depend on wild meat, but rising demand threatens species and food security. The Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme addresses this by collaborating with communities and

Millions depend on wild meat, but rising demand threatens species and food security. The Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme addresses this by collaborating with communities and governments to ensure wildlife conservation and sustainable use.

Funded by the European Union, French Development Agency (AFD), and French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM), SWM is implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), CIRAD, CIFOR, and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).

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This video highlights the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) results in Ecuador since October 2018. Testimonials from Forest and Farm Producer Organizations (FFPOs) demonstrate how FAO's FFF support

This video highlights the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) results in Ecuador since October 2018. Testimonials from Forest and Farm Producer Organizations (FFPOs) demonstrate how FAO's FFF support strengthened the Amazonian bioeconomy, integrated gender, consolidated livelihoods, and created youth opportunities. FFF provides direct financial investment to FFPOs.

FFF has mobilized over $4.6 million, directly impacting 14,600 rural families and promoting good practices across 211,000 hectares. Beneficiaries are 49% women and 75% indigenous. Subscribe to FAO on YouTube. Follow FAO: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, Weibo. © FAO.

ICARRD+20, the 20-year follow-up to the International Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development, convened over 4,300 participants from 100+ countries. FAO supported consultations,

ICARRD+20, the 20-year follow-up to the International Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development, convened over 4,300 participants from 100+ countries. FAO supported consultations, stressing the urgent need to restore and sustainably manage degraded agricultural lands—from croplands to pastoral areas—to ensure food security, livelihoods, and environmental health.

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As part of FAO's 80th Anniversary, former Assistant Regional Representative Eve Crowley reflects on the Organization's evolution and key food and agriculture challenges in Latin America and the

As part of FAO's 80th Anniversary, former Assistant Regional Representative Eve Crowley reflects on the Organization's evolution and key food and agriculture challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean. This interview, part of a special series, highlights milestones that shaped a more integrated, field-oriented, and results-driven FAO.

Crowley discusses critical themes like food access, agrifood systems transformation, and climate change. She also addresses the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on food security, the shift to agile work, and FAO's commitment to underserved communities, including Indigenous Peoples, rural women, and small-scale producers, underscoring the region's leadership toward zero hunger.

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On November 18, at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, WECAN hosted "Women on the Frontlines of Climate Action." Global women leaders, including representatives from Africa, Colombia, Brazil, and Turtle

On November 18, at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, WECAN hosted "Women on the Frontlines of Climate Action." Global women leaders, including representatives from Africa, Colombia, Brazil, and Turtle Island, shared powerful insights. They addressed ending fossil fuels, ensuring rights-based Just Transition, advocating for Indigenous Peoples' rightful place, and building a just world.

At the conference, WECAN also launched its report, "Justice-Based Climate Finance for COP30 and Beyond." This report provides in-depth analysis and strategies for governments to advance effective, rights-based climate finance. Read the full WECAN report: https://wecaninternational.org/climate-finance.

For more information on WECAN’s COP30 advocacy goals, delegation, events, and speakers, visit their website: https://tinyurl.com/COP30blog.