Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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April 25, 2023

IICA joins in on the 50th anniversary celebrations of EMPRABA – a public entity that has been key to Brazilian and global agricultural development and food security

On April 26, the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) will mark half a century since it was founded.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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April 25, 2023

International Atomic Energy Agency and IICA agree on joint actions to accelerate agricultural transformation in the Americas

The IAEA and IICA have been collaborating and exchanging information since at least 2007, with a view to addressing new challenges related to food security.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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April 19, 2023

Full Internet access will open the door to greater productivity and quality of life in rural areas, note specialists during presentation in Argentina of a report on rural connectivity in Latin America

More than 900 people tuned into the live broadcast of the launch event, which was carried out in a packed auditorium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In attendance were Juan José Bahillo, Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of that country; Jorge Neme, Secretary of Development Planning and Federal Competitiveness of the Ministry of the Economy; Gustavo Martínez Pandiani, Undersecretary for Latin American and Caribbean Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Gustavo López, Vice President of the National Communications Entity (ENACOM).

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Manuel Otero, IICA Director General attended the Second Regional EPhyto Workshop in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

April 19, 2023

Experts at a workshop in Argentina pinpoint ePhyto—electronic phytosanitary certification—as the key to boosting and improving international food trade

The three working days were designed to improve participants’ knowledge of electronic phytosanitary certification; increase the participation of countries in the region; exchange information among countries; promote networks of experts and identify areas for cooperation.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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March 31, 2023

With the support of IICA, agriculture and bioenergy industry associations of the Americas create the Pan-American Liquid Biofuels Coalition

IICA will serve as the Technical Secretariat of the coalition, which will be made up of the region’s main liquid biofuel chambers, federations, associations and councils.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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March 31, 2023

Aviation industry underscores the need for public policies to guarantee investments and enable agriculture in the Americas to achieve its potential for biofuel production

This was one of the ideas expressed by the CEO of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), José Ricardo Botelho, at the Pan-American Liquid Biofuels Summit held at the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in Costa Rica.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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March 30, 2023

Sustainable aviation fuels pave way for decarbonization of air transport

This is the conclusion of the document entitled “Decarbonizing the skies: Sustainable aviation biofuels” presented by IICA at the Pan-American Liquid Biofuels Summit.

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March 27, 2023

The Pan-American Liquid Biofuels Summit in Costa Rica will bring together public officials, researchers and business leaders to promote greater use of clean energy in the region

The meeting at IICA Headquarters in Costa Rica will be held from 29 to 31 March and will include a conference with the region’s main airlines on fuels and the environment and a seminar entitled “Sustainable Mobility: Ethanol Talks Costa Rica”.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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March 24, 2023

The Brazilian government, the Brazilian sugar union and IICA will hold a seminar in Costa Rica on bioethanol and its application in sustainable transport

Ethanol Talks, the high-level event organized by the Brazilian government and biofuel industry, has previously been held in Brazil, Argentina, Guatemala and India. The Costa Rica edition will be on 31 March.

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