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The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since 28 February. As of 13 April, vessels are still not moving in meaningful numbers. The last ships to leave before the blockade are now reaching their destinations, meaning the real supply gap is only beginning to materialise. Key messages: Before the …

Five insights into the landscapes and people that make a global difference… Press release… Rangelands are often portrayed as idyllic panoramas or backdrops in films: alpacas ambling through grassy highlands or bison roaming great plains. These are picturesque scenes, but perhaps abstract concepts.  What exactly are these lands and who calls …

Press release… FAO Director-General attends inauguration of the University of Siena’s new museum dedicated to agrifood systems and innovation… 11/03/2026 Siena, Italy – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today took part in the inauguration of the WOW – University of Siena Museum on Agrifood, a new …

The United Nations declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP). Covering about half the world’s land, Rangelands are home to unique biodiversity and pastoral communities whose livelihoods depend on them. Pastoralists raise animals, contribute to food security, and hold diverse cultural heritage and local and indigenous …