Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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November 9, 2021

Leaders of Rurality of the Americas shared their dreams and described their daily efforts to achieve a more inclusive and sustainable future for their communities

The participants were designated by IICA as Leaders of Rurality in 2021, in recognition of their capacity to set positive examples for the rural areas of the region in which they live.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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November 8, 2021

IICA renews commitment to ICOA to backstop productive and commercial development of organic agriculture

The new four-year agreement between the institutions was signed during the XII Regular Annual Meeting of ICOA.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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November 5, 2021

Guyana accelerates transition towards a renewable energy matrix through solar panel project

The initiative involves the installation of a network of solar panels at the facilities shared by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Organization of American States (OAS).

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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November 4, 2021

Young people from Peru and Ecuador design virtual platform to create Rural Youth Community of the Americas

Physics, biology and IT professionals won the 2021 Rural Youth Hackathon organized by IICA for this purpose.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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November 3, 2021

Experts issue a warning at COP 26: soil care and health must be part of the global climate change agenda

Experts at the event underscored the need to include soil care in global discussions on how humanity should combat climate change, stressing that, as a matter of urgency, countries must translate scientific consensus into action.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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November 1, 2021

Connectivity and digital skills building are key to expanding technologies among small-scale farmers

The Director General of IICA, as well as IDB and Microsoft officials, participated in the event ā€œDynamics of and Outlook for AgriTech in Latin Americaā€, organized by the Colombian Farmersā€™ Society (SAC) and the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF).Ā 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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November 1, 2021

IICA and World Vision sign agreement: Agreement will contribute to ensuring food security in Central America

ā€¢ 7.34 million people are food insecure according to OCHA ā€¢ Organizations will prioritize climate-smart agriculture and aid for vulnerable populations ā€¢ Joint actions will be focused on developing livelihoods and employment opportunities for youth and poor families

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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October 29, 2021

Fontagro Assembly highlights the role of science, technology and innovation for the sustainability of agrifood systems

The panel discussion ā€œChallenges Facing Science, Agriculture and Food by 2030: How to foster investment in scientific research and innovation in Latin America and the Caribbeanā€ was held virtually during the XXV Annual Meeting of FONTAGROā€™s Board of Directors.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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October 29, 2021

The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Meat and IICA will promote good practices and research in the meat industry

Both institutions work to transform agri-food systems from livestock and rural development in the Americas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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