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PROCINORTE supports research and preservation of genetic resources in Central America and Mexico
The preservation of genetic information from living organisms is of vital importance in solving the growing need for food worldwide and in developing adaptation and mitigation mechanisms in the face of climate change, and is one of the objectives of this research programme supported by IICA.
Latin America and the Caribbean are fundamental to research and development of bioenergies
During a scientific symposium, IICA promoted the use of energy sources that are not in competition with food production and which are environmentally sustainable, as well as innovative techniques that reduce production cost of bio-fuels.
IICA to participate in meeting on the genetic resources of Latin America and the Caribbean
In a symposium on genetic resources organized by Ecuador, the Institute will promote the comprehensive management of knowledge in the conservation and use of the agro-biodiversity of the region.
IICA Director General visits Peru for launch of environmental programs for Andean Region
Financed by Finland, the programs will be implemented in Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru. They will focus on forests, bioenergy and the environment.