Bees and other pollinators are crucial for food security, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture. Beekeeping has supported communities for millennia, creating opportunities and building

Bees and other pollinators are crucial for food security, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture. Beekeeping has supported communities for millennia, creating opportunities and building resilience. However, pollinators now face growing threats from climate change, biodiversity loss, and land-use change.

Protecting these vital creatures safeguards food production and ensures a sustainable future for all. Let's "Bee together for people and the planet."

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The Amazon Rainforest faces critical threats from deforestation and extractive industries, particularly in Ecuador, where deforestation surged 80% in 2021, destroying 18,902 hectares. This crisis

The Amazon Rainforest faces critical threats from deforestation and extractive industries, particularly in Ecuador, where deforestation surged 80% in 2021, destroying 18,902 hectares. This crisis violates Indigenous rights and endangers women land defenders.

The WECAN Indigenous Women of the Ecuadorian Amazon Reforestation and Forest Protection project, led by Kichwa leader Patricia Gualinga, is actively restoring and defending 135,000 hectares of Sarayaku territory.

This initiative safeguards endemic tree species, supports land defender rights, and advocates against deforestation, without relying on market-based mechanisms like carbon offsets. Learn more about their ongoing programming.

FAO supports over 120 countries in transforming their national adaptation plans (NAPs) into concrete actions, securing hundreds of millions in climate adaptation finance for agrifood system

FAO supports over 120 countries in transforming their national adaptation plans (NAPs) into concrete actions, securing hundreds of millions in climate adaptation finance for agrifood system transformation. FAO Adaptation Co-Lead, Sibyl Nelson, reported from the NAP Expo in Kigali, Rwanda, where 250 partners from 60 nations convened to discuss designing, implementing, and building investment proposals for lasting climate solutions.

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Bruce, a kea parrot native to New Zealand, lost his upper beak at a young age. Despite this, he has become the dominant alpha male of his community, known as a "circus," exhibiting unique preening

Bruce, a kea parrot native to New Zealand, lost his upper beak at a young age. Despite this, he has become the dominant alpha male of his community, known as a "circus," exhibiting unique preening and fighting skills.

A study in *Current Biology* (Grabham et al., 2026) suggests Bruce achieved his alpha status by winning all 36 interactions. He also displayed low stress hormone levels, received priority access to food, and was uniquely assisted with preening. This research highlights his resilience and unique abilities. (Source: Ars Technica, Current Biology)

A recent webinar gathered banana value chain experts to discuss the critical role of genetic diversity beyond Cavendish. Varietal diversification builds resilient, sustainable production and

A recent webinar gathered banana value chain experts to discuss the critical role of genetic diversity beyond Cavendish. Varietal diversification builds resilient, sustainable production and market systems, reducing vulnerability to pests, diseases, climate, and market shocks. Non-Cavendish varieties offer significant agronomic, nutritional, and cultural value, enhancing food security and biodiversity.

The event highlighted barriers like Cavendish-based market standards and insufficient incentives. It underscored the need for coordinated efforts, improved market recognition, and shared learning to promote banana diversification and ensure the global sector's long-term resilience. Organizers included Victor Prada, Matheus Lima, and Adriele Benedetto. More information: FAO TR4GN and World Banana Forum.

Dive into the mysterious world of deep-sea sharks, one of the ocean's least understood groups. With over 500 species thriving in darkness, these incredible animals have evolved unique adaptations

Dive into the mysterious world of deep-sea sharks, one of the ocean's least understood groups. With over 500 species thriving in darkness, these incredible animals have evolved unique adaptations like glowing eyes and light-producing abilities. From the long-lived Greenland shark to newly discovered species, much about their hidden lives remains unknown.

Through the Common Oceans Deep Sea Fisheries Project, scientists, fishers, and fisheries management organizations are collaborating. Their collective efforts aim to uncover the secrets of these deep-sea creatures and ensure their protection for future generations.

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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game plans to kill bears to save the struggling Mulchatna caribou herd, which has plummeted from 200,000 to 16,000. However, scientists and conservation groups,

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game plans to kill bears to save the struggling Mulchatna caribou herd, which has plummeted from 200,000 to 16,000. However, scientists and conservation groups, including the Center for Biological Diversity, contend this program lacks scientific support. Courts have already ruled against the initiative.

Independent experts identify disease and food scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, as the primary drivers of the caribou's decline, not bear predation. They assert that killing bears will not achieve long-term recovery. Wildlife management should prioritize science, sustainability, and ecosystem protection over scapegoating.

The Strait of Hormuz has been closed since February 28, 2026, severely impacting global energy, fertilizer, and agrifood systems. This episode of "The Work We Do" explores policy solutions to

The Strait of Hormuz has been closed since February 28, 2026, severely impacting global energy, fertilizer, and agrifood systems. This episode of "The Work We Do" explores policy solutions to mitigate these worldwide agrifood impacts.

Hosted by Katrin Park and produced by Eduardo De La Chica (FAO), the discussion covers various policy areas, including trade recommendations, emergency measures, social protection, farmer financing, infrastructure resilience, energy diversification, and macroeconomic stability.

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Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a highly contagious disease affecting sheep and goats, has long threatened rural livelihoods in Afghanistan. Outbreaks cause high mortality, devastating families

Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a highly contagious disease affecting sheep and goats, has long threatened rural livelihoods in Afghanistan. Outbreaks cause high mortality, devastating families reliant on livestock for food and income, especially amidst compounding climate and economic shocks.

From 2024 to 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), supported by the Asian Development Bank and the United Kingdom, led a nationwide vaccination campaign. This effort reached over 9 million animals across more than 780,000 families.

This concerted initiative has brought Afghanistan close to eliminating PPR, strengthening food security, improving nutrition, and building resilience among livestock-keeping communities.

Ashlynn Bottle, a 23-year-old Indigenous woman, has been missing from Thunder Bay, Ontario, since April 26, 2026. Police and her family are concerned for her well-being.

The Thunder Bay

Ashlynn Bottle, a 23-year-old Indigenous woman, has been missing from Thunder Bay, Ontario, since April 26, 2026. Police and her family are concerned for her well-being.

The Thunder Bay Police Service seeks public assistance to locate Ashlynn. She is 5'3" with a thin build, brown eyes, and long, dark-brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black crop top, jacket, red baseball cap, burgundy sweatpants, red and white Jordan shoes, and carrying a black backpack.

If you have information, contact the Thunder Bay Police Service at 807-684-1200. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit www.p3tips.com.