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May 15
Latin America is building capacity for climate negotiations in the agricultural sector

La FAO, PLACA y el CIAT convocaron a negociadores y expertos para fortalecer las capacidades de negociación en agricultura y seguridad alimentaria, en un momento decisivo para el futuro del sector agroalimentario en la agenda climática global.

Feb 26
PLACA is strengthening regional coordination to promote agricultural NDCs

During the event “Bioeconomy and Climate Change in the International Year of the Woman Farmer,” the Platform reaffirmed its role as a regional mechanism for strengthening institutional capacities and improving the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Feb 24
Regional dialogue in Latin America and the Caribbean addresses water tenure as a key factor for food security and climate resilience

On February 10–11, the Regional Dialogue on Water Tenure in Latin America and the Caribbean was held in Panama City. The event was designed to strengthen water governance and develop recommendations that reflect the region’s territorial and sectoral diversity.

Nov 26
FAO promotes a high-level climate agenda at COP30 to transform food systems in Latin America and the Caribbean

The FAO brought to COP30 an agenda marked by the water-food nexus, climate action in agriculture, and the promotion of aquatic food systems. The organization highlighted the urgency of strengthening adaptation in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Nov 11
PLACA publishes regional glossary to strengthen a common language in climate action and agriculture

This tool was developed by professionals from the Ministries of Agriculture participating in PLACA, with the aim of providing clarity and consistency in the use of specific terminology among countries in the region.

Oct 21
FAO and Latin American and Caribbean countries promote climate and agricultural agendas for COP30  

PLACA, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, led a series of virtual events as part of the preparations for the agenda of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP30.

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