Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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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

CAF’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 Álvaro 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 Nebraska’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 través de la acción colectiva, la ciencia y la innovación están dando pasos relevantes para hacer más resiliente al banano ante la difusión 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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October 25, 2023

At the 2023 Borlaug Dialogue, IICA and IFAD agree to step up joint efforts to promote transformative actions for family farming

The meeting was used to address matters such as the promotion of the cooperative movement, digital agriculture, good practices and the management of water resources as the key elements for generating transformative actions.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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October 25, 2023

At 2023 Borlaug Dialogue, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and IICA Director General emphasize the importance of policies and actions to diversify producers’ income and strengthen family farming

In addition to discussing new diversified farming models with Vilsack, Otero informed the U.S. Secretary of IICA’s work related to rural development and building climate resilience alongside farmers in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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