FAO Assistant Director-General Rene Orellana Halkyer made his first official visit to Jamaica, meeting farmers and fishers affected by Hurricane Melissa. He was joined by Jamaican officials and

FAO Assistant Director-General Rene Orellana Halkyer made his first official visit to Jamaica, meeting farmers and fishers affected by Hurricane Melissa. He was joined by Jamaican officials and Ambassadors from France and Belgium.

Following the hurricane, FAO provided $350,000 for early recovery, including damage assessments and technical cooperation. FAO and the Government of Jamaica are also advancing the $50 million ADAPT Jamaica project and delivering emergency support to artisanal fishers and smallholder farmers.

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On April 23, 2026, the FAO’s Office of Innovation hosted a global webinar for International Girls in ICT Day. This event, part of a worldwide initiative led by the International

On April 23, 2026, the FAO’s Office of Innovation hosted a global webinar for International Girls in ICT Day. This event, part of a worldwide initiative led by the International Telecommunication Union and aligned with the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, highlighted the empowerment of girls in ICT as both an equity issue and a strategic investment for future agrifood systems.

The webinar featured opening remarks by Henry van Burgsteden, Senior Innovation Officer, and moderation by Alessia Correani, Innovation Officer. A diverse panel included Huda Alsahi (FAO), Isabella Chancahuana Castillo (youth leadership, WFF & Huawei), and Buyiswa Twala (CEO, Agrigreat Soiltech&Envirocare), providing valuable insights.

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Independent producer Morisca Christians hosts a podcast series examining the state of Indigenous Khoi and San languages in Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa.

The series features music by

Independent producer Morisca Christians hosts a podcast series examining the state of Indigenous Khoi and San languages in Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa.

The series features music by Chancha Via Circuito ('Indios Tilcara') and Haluci Nation ('Burn your village to the ground'), used with permission. The accompanying image depicts the Entrance of Knofloks Kraal, South Africa.

Independent producer Morisca Christians hosts a podcast series exploring the state of Indigenous Khoi and San languages across Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa.

The series features

Independent producer Morisca Christians hosts a podcast series exploring the state of Indigenous Khoi and San languages across Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa.

The series features music by Chancha Via Circuito ('Indios Tilcara') and Haluci Nation ('Burn your village to the ground'), both used with permission. An image of the Entrance of Knofloks Kraal, South Africa, accompanies the series.

Green and digital transitions are interconnected and mutually reinforcing, crucial for a just future. Digital technologies aid environmental management, while sustainability guides digital

Green and digital transitions are interconnected and mutually reinforcing, crucial for a just future. Digital technologies aid environmental management, while sustainability guides digital solutions. These transitions will create new jobs, offset some losses, and demand new skills for all.

This session will explore the essential effects of these transitions on jobs and skills, identifying required skills (digital and beyond) to mitigate climate change impacts. It will also highlight policy measures and good practices for skills development.

Moderated by Anne Shannon Baxter (GSMA), panelists include Olga Strietska-Ilina (International Labour Organization), Nanko Madu (AfriLabs), Dr. Mindel Van de Laar (United Nations University – MERIT and Maastricht University), and Robert Marinkovic (International Organisation of Employers).

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, two sessions will address critical future skills. The first, from 09:30 to 10:45, explores "Skills for the green and digital transition," examining their

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, two sessions will address critical future skills. The first, from 09:30 to 10:45, explores "Skills for the green and digital transition," examining their interconnected impacts on jobs, skills, and policy for a just transition.

The second session, from 11:15 to 12:30, focuses on "Future skills requirements in the age of emerging technologies." It will analyze how new technologies, especially AI, are reshaping the workplace and skill demands across industries, and consider effective policy responses.

Both sessions feature expert moderators and panelists from diverse international organizations, offering insights into these crucial topics for the future of work.

Catherine Wiese of Valley FM hosts a program series exploring South Africa's Just Energy Transition plan. Valley FM serves the Worcester community, home to many Khoi and San

Catherine Wiese of Valley FM hosts a program series exploring South Africa's Just Energy Transition plan. Valley FM serves the Worcester community, home to many Khoi and San descendants.

The series features interviews with industry leaders Brandon Andrews, Leon Jacobs, Nonhlemu Tuma, and David van Wyk.

Music for the series includes "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

Producer Catherine Wiese from Valley FM presents a program series exploring South Africa's Just Energy Transition plan. Valley FM serves the Worcester community, home to many Khoi and San

Producer Catherine Wiese from Valley FM presents a program series exploring South Africa's Just Energy Transition plan. Valley FM serves the Worcester community, home to many Khoi and San descendants, providing a vital local perspective on this national initiative.

The series features interviews with industry leaders Brandon Andrews, Leon Jacobs, Nonhlemu Tuma, and David van Wyk.

Music: "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation (used with permission).