#argania tree

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Your pricey argan oil may have started off in a goat's belly. Click to read the full fact.

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The Moroccan landscape, traditions and communities behind argan and its oil.

Despite its proximity to several spots along Morocco’s tourist trail, Chtouka Ait Baha’s empty desert mountainscapes are worlds away from the colorful, bustling streets of the country’s cities. However, the relatively remote area is home to the incredible argan tree, a treasure of Morocco that provides one of the country’s most valuable exports: argan oil. Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)

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Socio-economic development & sustainability of the Argan ecosystem.

International Day of Argania

The United Nations will celebrate on 10 May 2022, the second International Day of Argania. This celebration crowns the efforts of the Kingdo

The United Nations will celebrate the third International Day of Argania, under the theme: "Socio-economic development & sustainability of the Argan ecosystem." The celebration will aim to share knowledge and practices from the Argan production sector, in support of food security and sustainable production and consumption patterns. Follow the event on UN Web TV on 10 May, 3:00 pm EST

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The argan tree as a fundamental pillar for sustainable development.

The argan tree is typically a multipurpose tree that supports income generation, increases resilience and improves climate adaptation, playing a very important role in achieving the three dimensions of sustainable development - economic, social and environmental - at the local level.

The sustainable argan production sector contributes to the economic empowerment and financial inclusion of local communities, especially women living in rural areas. Cooperatives are instrumental in promoting local job opportunities and can play an important role in contributing to food security and in eradicating poverty.

For centuries, the argan tree has been a mainstay of the Berber and Arab-origin indigenous rural communities, which developed a specific culture and identity, sharing their traditional knowledge and skills through non-formal education, particularly the unique knowledge associated with the traditional production of argan oil by women.

The unique argan-based agro-forestry-pastoral system uses only locally adapted species and pastoralism activities and relies on traditional water management provided by the Matifiya - a rain water reservoir carved into rock, hence contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation, and to the conservation of biodiversity. United Nations on International Day of Argania

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The Argan Tree facing the challenges of climate change.

The Argan Tree facing the challenges of climate change - International Day of Argania 2024

The United Nations will celebrate on 10 May 2024, the fourth International Day of Argania, since its proclamation by General Assembly Resolu

The theme of this year's International Day of Argania is "The Argan Tree facing the challenges of climate change", The day aims to highlight the challenges facing the ecosystem and the role of the Argania tree in strengthening sustainable development and environmental conservation efforts. It is also an opportunity to promote efforts that empower communities and rural women through the support and promotion of cooperatives and agricultural organizations.

Objectives of the event:

The 4th edition of the international celebration of the Argan tree aims to:

1. Promote greater understanding of the argan ecosystem and species response to climate change and their potential role in mitigation and adaptation.

2. Highlight the importance of its preservation, this serves as a cornerstone for cultivating sustainable practices that enhance the long-term well-being of both the environment and the communities dependent on the argan tree.

3. Promote the adoption of biodiversity preservation and climate change mitigation policies that integrate the protection of the argan tree.

4. Strengthening international partnerships and promoting cooperation to support initiatives for the conservation of the argan forest

Watch the panel discussion entitled the Argan Tree facing the challenges of climate change - International Day of Argania 2024!

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Morocco’s Argania trees are infested with goats that eat the nuts and fruits that it produces. Local farmers condone and even cultivate this bizarre feeding practice because after the goats finish eating the fruit and nuts off the tree, they pass valuable clumps of seeds which are then pressed to create the sought after Argan oil.