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July 13, 2023

In collaboration with IICA, El Salvador launches its Leadership School for the Transformation of Agrifood Systems

One hundred of the country’s youth farmers and agronomy students will be able to expand their knowledge of innovation and biotechnology, as well as climate smart and digital agriculture, among other areas.

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Many countries in the region are committed to advancing the development of biofuels, which contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering sustainable agricultural practices.

July 11, 2023

Agriculture in the Americas has great potential to develop a robust liquid biofuels industry in the region, agree international experts in a new episode of the “IICA en Acción” podcast

The podcast includes a segment devoted to the Living Soils of the Americas initiative spearheaded by IICA together with the Rattan Lal Carbon Management and Sequestration Center (C-MASC) of The Ohio State University.

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July 7, 2023

The future of Latin America and the Caribbean hinges on building the bioeconomy as a vision for development, said global agricultural innovation expert, Eduardo Trigo, at the 2023 ICABR Conference

Trigo was delivering his address at the auditorium of Argentina’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MinCyT) – the venue of this high-level scientific meeting, co-organized by the Government of Argentina, ICABR and IICA.

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July 4, 2023

Agri-food production can contribute to climate change mitigation, says Diego Arias, Manager of Agriculture and Food at the World Bank

The World Bank’s Agriculture and Food Program for Latin America and the Caribbean offers financial support to countries through loans and donations as well as analytical work consisting of preparing studies and providing technical assistance.

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The Pan-American Liquid Biofuels Summit in Argentina highlights the immense potential and ideal position of the region to implement modern public policies for the sector, share experiences, intensify production and attract investment

July 3, 2023

The Pan-American Liquid Biofuels Summit in Argentina highlights the immense potential and ideal position of the region to implement modern public policies for the sector, share experiences, intensify production and attract investment

The Pan-American Liquid Biofuels Summit, which took place on June 29 and 30 at the Buenos Aires Cereal Exchange, addressed the key role of biofuels in the region.

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June 29, 2023

Buenos Aires will host the 2023 ICABR Conference, co-organized by the Government of Argentina and IICA, bringing together the world’s leading bioeconomy specialists

The 27th Annual Conference of the International Consortium on Applied Bioeconomy Research will attract eminent academics and the top technical experts and thought leaders on bioeconomy policy.

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June 29, 2023

IICA honors the memory and highlights the legacy of Alysson Paolinelli, former minister and mastermind of Brazil’s dynamic agriculture sector

At IICA Headquarters in San Jose and at its Delegation in Brazil, the flags of the Institute and Brazil will be flown at half mast, in memory of Paolinelli and as a way to mark his legacy as a visionary who is considered to be the father of the world’s most efficient tropical agriculture model.

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June 27, 2023

IICA will award three tuition scholarships for the Digital Agri Master’s program at the University of Cordoba in Spain

Interested candidates should first request admission to the program on the website of the Regional Government of Anadalusia (Spain) and then send an email to digitalagri@uco.es, from 6 to 10 July 2023, indicating their interest in and availability to pursue the specialization program, which will be delivered in face-to-face mode.

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June 23, 2023

The Pan American Liquid Biofuels Coalition will meet with specialists and authorities in Buenos Aires to discuss opportunities provided by the energy transition

The high-level meeting will provide an opportunity  to share information and to discuss the key role of biofuels in the region, as well as the multiple possibilities they offer for development in the Americas.

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