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Argentinian farmers and IICA were among crowds attending conference on the future of agriculture

The massive event, which enjoyed unprecedented attendance, discussed a long-term agenda for food production in Argentina and the region.

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Ministers of Agriculture of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay reaffirm their commitment to environmental sustainability and urge developed countries to fulfill their responsibility to finance climate action

They also called on developed nations to fulfill their responsibility to provide developing countries with financial resources for climate change mitigation and adaptation, pursuant to the 2015 Paris Agreement.

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COP 27: an opportunity and a framework for Latin America and the Caribbean to advance towards more productive, resilient and low-carbon agriculture

This was noted by Walter Oyhantçabal, who specializes in climate change policies and in the complex world of international negotiations that have taken place in recent years to drive necessary changes in production methods.

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Government of Argentina and IICA will intensify joint work to provide agricultural technical assistance and humanitarian aid to Central American and Caribbean nations

This was established in an agreement signed in Buenos Aires by Sabina Frederic, President of the Cascos Blancos Argentine Agency for International Cooperation and Humanitarian Assistance, and Manuel Otero, Director General of IICA.

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IICA recognizes Chile’s Macarena Valdés and Marco Aceituno as “Leaders of Rurality” for their creation of a self-sustainable model farm

The couple established an agroecological farm with an integrated system that includes the recycling of water. They produce food for personal consumption and surplus supplies are traded with neighbors.

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Uruguay, with the support of IICA, is collaboratively devising an agricultural development strategy for the coming decades

Uruguay’s National Agricultural Strategic Development Plan “SENDA” seeks to establish long-term agricultural policies, based on a common vision of the future, while also incorporating different perspectives and ideas.

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IICA attends Rwanda forum that concludes that increased cooperation between Africa and the Americas will enhance the standard of living in their respective rural areas

The four-day meeting, which features discussions among leaders representing governments, international organizations, academia and the private sector from around the world, took place in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.

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The Honduran Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock considers the bioeconomy as an opportunity to reduce rural poverty in Latin America

Laura Suazo, the first women to be in charge of Honduras’ agriculture and livestock portfolio, expressed this view during an interview with the program, AgroAmerica, which airs on Brazil’s TV Agro Mais.

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In Rwanda, the Director General of IICA will strengthen cooperation ties with Africa on an agenda focused on innovation, trade and food security

Otero will participate in the AGRF Summit, the main African forum to advance the food and agriculture agenda of this continent, which will hold its 12th Annual Summit under the theme “Grow, Nourish, Reward - Bold Actions for Resilient Food Systems”.

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