• The Regional Forum on the International Year of Camelids and Sustainable Livestock Transformation aims to raise awareness of the critical role of sustainable livestock systems and dromedary camels in food security, nutrition, resilience, and economic development across Africa.

The Regional Forum on the International Year of Camelids and Sustainable Livestock Transformation in Africa is currently ongoing in Nairobi.

The three day event began on June 10 and will end on June 12, 2025.

The three-day forum, co-organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) brings together policymakers, livestock experts, and development partners to explore the future of sustainable animal agriculture across the continent.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger while the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is a technical office within the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) of the African Union Commission.

The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) mission is to coordinate and support African Union member states in harnessing the potential of animals, including livestock, fisheries, aquaculture, and wildlife, as valuable resources for human well-being and economic development.

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Held under the theme “Sustainable livestock systems; food security; improved livelihoods; and One Health,” the forum aims to raise awareness of the critical role of sustainable livestock systems and dromedary camels in food security, nutrition, resilience, and economic development across Africa.

The forum also seeks to advance the Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Livestock Transformation and raise awareness about the importance of camelids, particularly dromedary camels, in enhancing resilience in arid and semi-arid regions of Africa.

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe is among the key speakers. Participants will explore national and regional policies, showcase successful initiatives, foster investment opportunities, and advance the Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Livestock Transformation.

Additionally, an exhibition dedicated to the International Year of Camelids will also run alongside the event, featuring innovations, traditional knowledge, and experience from camel-keeping communities.

The forum aims to highlight the challenges faced by camel herders, such as inadequate veterinary services and poorly developed markets.