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The Pan American Congress on Sustainable Aviation Fuels took place in Colombia with leaders and experts in SAF technology, positioning the Americas as "the OPEC of biofuels"
The event brought together more than 200 leaders and key industry players at a critical time for the continent, which has a great availability of raw materials to meet the growing demand for sustainable aviation fuels.Under the “Open Doors” initiative, IICA’s technological hub for agricultural innovation and sustainability receives and inaugurates its new Agricultural Machinery and Geomatics Center
At the new Agricultural Machinery and Geomatics Center you can experience a wide range of practices, including soil preparation, the fertilization and planting of crops, plant protection, and the collection of the harvest.840 students from 39 agricultural technical schools in Costa Rica strengthen their skills in sustainable agriculture and digital technologies
The project “Relevance of Secondary Education in Natural and Environmental Sciences in Rural Agricultural Areas of Costa Rica” involves more than 2,000 students from this country.Governments and producers of the Southern Cone countries of the Americas warn of negative impact of the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation on small farmers
In a discussion with representatives of the private sector and IICA, they insisted that the entry into force of the regulation, scheduled for December 31, should be postponed so it can be discussed in depth.Ministers of the Southern Agricultural Council (CAS) state that the European Union Deforestation Regulation could affect agrifood trade and call for postponing its implementation
The ministers expressed to the European Commission the willingness of the Southern Cone countries of the Americas to work together and engage in a real and effective dialogue through a declaration signed during the 47th regular meeting of the CAS, a forum for consultation and coordination of regional actions on agricultural policy with more than 20 years of experience.The Ministry of Natural Resources, Guyana Forestry Commission, European Union and IICA support the “Flegt joint implementation framework”
A high proportion of the forests of Guyana is primary forest, and the vast forest area comprises an important stock of carbon. While about half of the country’s forests are used for timber extraction, forests fulfil multiple land-use functions and are an essential part of the national patrimony.