Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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IICA and FDA launch virtual platform in Peru to promote exports of fresh produce to the United States

The launch was held in partnership with Peru’s Exporters Association (ADEX) and the US Department of Agriculture. The value of Peru’s agricultural exports to the US currently stands at USD 10.202 billion.

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Over one hundred international researchers from CGIAR gathered at the IICA Delegation in Brazil

The immense challenges that climate change and new global trends impose on food and agricultural systems are transforming production methods and, consequently, the entire world. This transformation makes agricultural research essential, as it faces the challenge of quickly contributing to facilitate the necessary adaptations.

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In Spain, IICA Director General urges students of the Digital Agri master’s program at the University of Córdoba to use technology to increase agricultural sustainability, and takes part in the world’s biggest olive oil congress

The IICA Director General’s visit to the university facilities is part of an official mission to strengthen the Institute’s links with its Spanish counterparts in the areas of innovation and international cooperation focused on Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Agriculture is essential for world peace due to its contribution to food security, development and social cohesion, states IICA Director General at the graduation ceremony of the University for Peace

Nearly 130 UPEACE students who graduated both in person and virtually earned their master's and doctoral degrees in the areas of Environment and Development, International Law, Peace and Conflict Studies, and Regional Studies.

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Senior officials from the Wilson Center, Earth University and IICA advocate for better policies and more investment in science and innovation to strengthen agricultural sustainability and global food security

To address these common points of interest, the Director of the Latin American Program of the Wilson Center, Benjamin Gedan; the President of Earth University, Arturo Condo; and the Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Manuel Otero, engaged in a public dialogue entitled “Global food security and sustainable agriculture in Latin America.”

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Director General of IICA receives Minister of Climate Change and Environment of the United Arab Emirates, and invites the Asian nation to join the organization as an observer country

The Minister of Climate Change and Environment of the United Arab Emirates, Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, visited the Headquarters of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in Costa Rica and met with Director General Manuel Otero, who invited the Asian nation to join the organization as an observer country.

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Microsoft and IICA launch second edition of the Minecraft Education Challenge for Agriculture targeted at young people and focused on water conservation and sustainability

The initiative will encourage the use of digital technologies (in this case, the Minecraft video game) to develop creative and innovative solutions to real-world problems. High school students wishing to take part must register online between June 12 and 24.

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IICA provided technical support to the countries of the Americas to present joint positions at the 91st General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Assembly of Delegates

At the 91st WOAH General Session, the participants underscored the importance of coordination among the countries of Americas as an embodiment of solidarity, transparency, and collaboration, which enabled 33 nations to present joint positions for review and approval by the other 150 WOAH member countries.

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IICA backs United Arab Emirates initiative to launch a multinational Technical Group to discuss avenues for transforming agriculture in the face of climate change challenges 

This month, at the Climate Conference that is underway in Bonn, Germany, the United Arab Emirates announced the launch of a Technical Cooperation Collaborative (TCC), comprised of a group of partners that will offer countries their collaboration to achieve agricultural transformation objectives.

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