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August 8, 2016

Research organizations present initiatives for the restoration of degraded soils

Entities promote sustainable management of this resource and good land use to increase agricultural production, adaptation to climate change and food security.

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Castries, Saint Lucia

July 28, 2016

IICA’s Climate Smart Agriculture Forum – A Mechanism for National Action on Climate Change

 The IICA Delegation in Saint Lucia hosted the first Climate Smart Agriculture Forum (CSAF) for the Caribbean in 2016.

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Trinidad and Tobago

July 28, 2016

Six Caribbean countries receive training on improved breed management and techniques for small ruminants

As a result of the training, farmers from the region will be able to put more money in their pockets and more affordable, local food on the plates of Caribbean residents.

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Georgetown, Guyana

July 26, 2016

Green Climate Fund: Opportunities for the Caribbean Agricultural Sector

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture Delegation in Guyana hosted its third webinar under its Caribbean Climate Smart Agriculture (CCSA) Forum on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the Delegations office in Georgetown, Guyana.

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Georgetown, Guyana

July 26, 2016

Agriculture Risk Mapping Workshop

Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana’s vulnerability to natural hazards represent a threat to sustainable socio-economic growth and long term peace and prosperity at the national level. Given the paramount importance of the agriculture sector to national development, food and nutrition security, poverty reduction and livelihood opportunities, especially vulnerable small farmers and livestock holder, Agricultural Disaster Risk Mapping is most relevant.

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USA

July 22, 2016

From the Desk of the Representative – IICA Delegation in the USA Newsletter — May – June 2016

Welcome to our Third Newsletter of 2016

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Italy

July 18, 2016

Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture holds First Annual Forum

Farmers, academia, governments, businesses, research organizations, civil society, and NGOs from around the world met to discuss current actions, shape the alliance and analyze how to best promote CSA.

 

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Chile

July 18, 2016

Integrating Climate Change in Chile’s Extension System

Through a training course, 21 extension agents working in the Valparaiso region of Chile developed their capacities to understand and address how climate change is affecting agriculture in the region.  

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USA

July 18, 2016

Infographic: Family Agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean

Family Agriculture has the potential for improving food security, generating employment and reducing poverty.

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