Manuel Otero, Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), in addressing a meeting of the Board of Directors of FONTAGRO, highlighted the transformative role that science and technology can play in agriculture, which is something that is embedded in the very DNA of the Institute.

The writer, guitarist and composer, who forms part of the legendary rock band Titãs, contributed to IICA’s campaign to channel greater political and social attention towards those who guarantee our food supply during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The former lead singer of the legendary rock band Titãs has contributed to IICA’s campaign to channel greater political and social attention towards those who guarantee our food supply during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Renowned Brazilian singer, Mart’nália has contributed to IICA’s campaign to heighten political and social awareness about those who ensure we have food in this era of Covid-19.

Speaking at COP25, Manuel Otero, Director General of IICA, maintained that actions on climate change should involve ministers from various sectors, civil society and the business sector, thereby incorporating these efforts into the agendas of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.

An integrated approach to good agricultural practices (GAP) and close collaboration between producers and governments are key to the development of a more sustainable agriculture.