In recent years, the bioeconomy has gained traction in the political, technical and business spheres of the Americas. Some countries have even devised strategies for its promotion. However, capacities must be strengthened to capitalize on the new frontier of technological innovations. The Innovation and Bioeconomy Program will focus on the following aspects:
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Canada, Trinidad and Tobago
May 13, 2026
Brasilia, Brasil.
June 18, 2026
In a global scenario increasingly marked by droughts, erosion, and pressure on water resources, Brazil is relying on a quiet and often underestimated ally: farmers. Through projects that combine environmental conservation, watershed restoration, and sustainable soil management, rural producers have begun to become true “guardians” of water as part of a strategy aimed at protecting one of the most critical resources for life and food production.
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Mexico City
June 17, 2026
Under the SAbERES project, IICA is helping farming families implement ecosystem-based adaptation practices in rural territories in Chiapas, Jalisco, Michoacán, and Tabasco.
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Montreal, Canadá
June 15, 2026
In a meeting involving senior government officials, international organizations, representatives of the aeronautical industry, technical experts, and stakeholders in the global energy sector, IICA and the Pan American Liquid Biofuels Coalition (CPBIO) called for the harmonization of the international sustainability standards used to measure the carbon footprint of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuels, and the promotion of incentives that encourage new investment.
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