Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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May 2, 2018

International experts from five continents will share key developments in sustainable agriculture and food security in the face of climate change

For the first time in Latin America, a workshop will be held this week at the IICA  headquarters in Costa Rica. The event is organized by AgMip with the Institute’s support.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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April 30, 2018

Researchers identify primary challenges for the future with respect to agriculture, food security and climate change

At a global workshop hosted by IICA, close to 150 specialists from around the world agreed that research efforts should focus on integration of mitigation and adaptation, climate risk management and nutrition.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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April 24, 2018

FORAGRO to support achievement of Sustainable Development Goals

This decision was taken by its new Steering Committee in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which also emphasized that they would work towards enhancing FORAGRO’s visibility and positioning to increase its impact in key areas of public agendas and policies.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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St. Kitts and Nevis

April 24, 2018

IICA assists in strengthening collaboration between the Ministry of Agriculture of Nevis and the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Entities seek to explore ways for integrating the work of the University into the wider local communities and to stimulate economic change in livestock production.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Grenada

April 24, 2018

Producer groups benefit from capacity development training in Grenada

The workshops seek to strengthen governance arrangements within each of the organisations to improve communication, efficiency and effectiveness among their members.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Belmopan, Belize.

April 24, 2018

IICA and partners launch new project to foster banana production in Belize

With funds from the European Union, IICA is spearheading an initiative that seeks to bring prosperity to a Belizean community through the promotion of this productive activity.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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April 17, 2018

IICA and the Government of Chile join forces to define development strategies

More than 200,000 rural families will benefit from this cooperation.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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April 16, 2018

IICA assists in reclaiming and remediating degraded soils in the Caribbean

Four audiovisual clips on pilot projects implemented in Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica and Suriname were created as part of a process aimed at disseminating knowledge and providing tools to facilitate decision making in five Caribbean countries.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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April 16, 2018

In the 21st century, rural development is synonymous with sustainable development

Rural development is fundamental to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals according to the leading international agencies dedicated to the rural world.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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