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Rural leaders of the Americas call for unified action and urge governments to focus on territories and communities, given the key role they play in food security, sustainability, and job creation
At a meeting organized by IICA in Costa Rica, more than 40 Leaders of Rurality from 21 countries of the Americas promote collective action and call for their contributions to be prioritized and recognized.
IICA reconfigures and expands the Advisory Committee on Communication, which will support agriculture in the Americas in positioning its capacity to sequester carbon and be part of the solution to the climate crisis
At the meeting, held virtually, it was emphasized that the American continent is a key player in global food security and environmental sustainability.
In São Paulo, prominent Brazilian agribusiness leaders and the Director General of IICA discussed the challenges facing agriculture, climate urgency, and the links with trade, the environmental negotiations and the G20
The meeting reaffirmed the strategic importance of agriculture, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean, its interaction with science, technology and innovation systems, and its productive and inclusive potential.
More than 40 men and women who work day to day to foster food security and well-being in their communities will gather in Costa Rica at the First Meeting of Leaders of Rurality of the Americas, organized by IICA
The rural leaders, from all corners of the hemisphere, will attend lectures by Álvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD); Rattan Lal, Director of the Center for Carbon Management and Sequestration (C-MASC) at The Ohio State University; and Roberto Rodrigues, former Minister of Agriculture of Brazil and a globally renowned leader of cooperative movements, among other issues. The specialists will discuss key topics such as sustainability, organization and funding.
Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean see an urgent need to strengthen animal health services to reinforce their global position as a food supplier
The high-level event included a fruitful exchange of information on the current challenges, trends and experiences in the fight against zoonoses that pose a threat to health, production, the environment, employment, exports and food and nutritional security.
More than 15 Latin American and Caribbean institutions presented a report on the situation and outlook for the bioeconomy, a strategic commitment for the development of the region
The report is intended to be used as a guide by policymakers, academics, support organizations, and society in general. It is a valuable source of information designed to raise awareness and support decision-making, as it provides inputs for the formulation and implementation of public policies, and promotes collaboration among regional institutions.