Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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November 6, 2023

Andrea Ballestero, a Uruguayan artisanal fisherwoman who has blazed a trail in this traditionally male occupation, has been named an IICA Leader of Rurality of the Americas

The Leaders of Rurality of the Americas award pays tribute to those who are playing a unique dual role, both as guarantors of food and nutritional security, as well as custodians of the planetā€™s biodiversity, by producing under all manner of circumstances.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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November 3, 2023

In Costa Rica, Microsoft/IICA technology competition for high school students will announce winning teams on November 15

At an in-person event at IICA Headquarters in San Jose, the members of the five finalist teams will present their proposed solutions to real agricultural problems, developed using the Minecraft Education technological platform.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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November 3, 2023

Representatives of the global ethanol and sugar industry meet in Sao Paulo, with the presence of IICA

This took place at the 23rd DATAGRO International Conference on Sugar and Ethanol, a traditional and highly relevant event linked to the promotion of liquid biofuels.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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November 1, 2023

Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) and IICA join forces to promote sustainable aviation fuels

This joint work will also aim to promote the development of national regulations and public policies, as well as to establish channels for dialogue to build regional consensus on the issue.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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October 30, 2023

CAF and IICA underscore the importance of environmental funding for climate change adaptation as well as synergies to support sustainability efforts in Latin America and the Caribbean

CAFā€™s 2023 Economy and Development Report (EDR) emphasizes three main ideas: the importance of adaptation, the need to contribute to global mitigation, and the urgent need to preserve natural capital as a key factor for development in the Americas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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October 27, 2023

CAF report highlights the biodiversity of Costa Rica, the risks it faces and the urgent need for natural capital preservation

During the presentation of its Economy and Development Report in San Jose, the Bank emphasized its role as a strategic ally of Costa Rica, through its provision of technical cooperation, financing and support in the search for and implementation of solutions to combat climate change and biodiversity loss.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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October 27, 2023

At the 2023 Borlaug International Dialogue, IFAD, Guyana, the University of Nebraska and IICA explore ways and solutions whereby agriculture can help tackle the water crisis

The speakers were Ɓlvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD); Zulfikar Mustapha, Minister of Agriculture of Guyana; Christopher Neale, Director of Research at the University of Nebraskaā€™s Daugherty Water for Food Institute; and Fernando Schwanke, IICA Project Director. Margaret Ziegler, IICA Representative in the United States, introduced the panel members and moderated the discussion.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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October 26, 2023

Agricultural producers from Argentina and Brazil strengthen ties during a visit organized by IICA

This occurred during three days of work in which they exchanged experiences on the progress made in agriculture in both countries in favor of greater sustainability.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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October 26, 2023

IICA-organized event at Borlaug International Dialogue showcases advances in science and innovation aimed at containing the banana pandemic

A travĆ©s de la acciĆ³n colectiva, la ciencia y la innovaciĆ³n estĆ”n dando pasos relevantes para hacer mĆ”s resiliente al banano ante la difusiĆ³n de pestes y enfermedades que ponen en riesgo este cultivo y, por consiguiente, amenazan la seguridad alimentaria global.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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