Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

figueres

August 28, 2015

Christiana Figueres: ā€œIICA offers an inspiring model for the adaptation of agriculture to climate changeā€

In the run up to the COP 19, due to take place in November, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations agency specializing in climate change acknowledged the support that IICA provides to its member countries in adapting to the phenomenon and achieving food safety.

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acop19

August 27, 2015

Countries call for improved efforts to transfer technologies for the adaptation of climate change to small-scale producers

IICA report summarizes the arguments put forward by several countries in the Americas supporting the creation of an international working group on climate change and agriculture.

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lisa_lopez

August 27, 2015

Importers to be required to certify the safety of foodstuffs entering the United States

With support from IICA, the FDA revealed for the USā€™s trading partners in Latin America and the Caribbean two sets of regulations that would change the process involved in exporting food to that country.

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iica_omc

August 27, 2015

IICA and WTO take their strategic partnership to a new level

The Director General of IICA and the Deputy Director-General of the WTO met in Switzerland to consider new forms of cooperation in the areas of agriculture and trade negotiations.

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sanidad_corderos

August 27, 2015

Environmental changes threaten agricultural health, experts warn

According to IICA specialists, the commitment of the agricultural, health, environmental and other sectors is required to meet the health challenges of a globalized world.

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dg_posesion_previa

August 27, 2015

IICA Director General begins second term of office on 15 January

The Ministers of Agriculture of the hemisphere reelected Mexican VĆ­ctor M. Villalobos in September 2013.

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toma_de_protesta_01

August 27, 2015

VĆ­ctor M. Villalobos begins second term at helm of IICA

The Mexicanā€™s second consecutive term as Director General of IICA will run from 2014 to 2018.

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dg_martinez

August 27, 2015

IICA to support transfer of Mexicoā€™s agricultural experience to the Caribbean

Some 140 Caribbean farmers and officials will receive training in Mexico on protected crops, small ruminants, agrotourism, technological innovation, horticulture and water management.

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sps_caribe

August 26, 2015

New project will strengthen sanitary and phytosanitary regulations in the Caribbean

EU initiative to be implemented by IICA is designed to strengthen the legal framework governing the sanitary and phytosanitary standards applied in the region.

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