26/ 1
2024
Launch of International Year of Camelids in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), 26/01/2024
Mongolia is home to the two-humped Bactrian camels and for centuries, camels have sustained Mongolian nomadic herders, through their milk, meat, and fibre, amidst harsh climatic conditions. Moreover, camels, a symbol of strength and resilience, are an integral part of the Mongolian culture. This year has been declared as the International Year of Camelids (IYC) by the United Nations, shining...
20/ 1
2024
29/6
2024
Camelids | Heroes of Deserts and Highlands: Nourishing People and Culture
Armagh (United Kingdom), 20/01/2024 - 29/06/2024
In our new temporary exhibition we look at evidence of awareness of camelids in the Western world through printed sources available in the Library. Come and learn about the fascinating Camelid family that includes dromedaries, wild Bactrian camels, Bactrian camels, guacanos, llamas, vicuñas, alpacas!
5/ 1
2024
10/1
2024
International Workshop on Camelid Pastoralism
Sadri (India), حدث هجين, 05/01/2024 - 10/01/2024
The first international event of the International Year of Camelids 2024 was an International Workshop on Camelid Pastoralism, held in Sadri, Rajasthan, India, hosted by Lokhit Pashu-Palak Sansthan (LPPS), the League for Pastoral Peoples (LPP) and the Godwar camel pastoralist milk producers. Participants represented Raika camel herders and other camel pastoralists from Rajasthan and Gujarat...
4/ 12
2023
Opening Ceremony – International Year of Camelids 2024
روما (إيطاليا), حدث هجين, 04/12/2023
The Opening Ceremony of the International Year of Camelids 2024, hosted by FAO, aims to raise awareness and create momentum for the International Year by engaging Members, United Nations organizations, intergovernmental organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.
25/ 9
2023
Towards the International Year of Camelids: Perspectives and challenges
روما (إيطاليا), حدث هجين, 25/09/2023
The International Year of Camelids (IYC) aims to raise awareness about the importance of these animals for society.