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.

November 2025. The Platform of Latin America and the Caribbean for Climate Action on Agriculture (PLACA) published the Glossary of Terms in Climate Action and Agriculture, a technical tool that brings together 142 key terms related to climate action, sustainable agriculture, and environmental governance.

This document is the result of a joint effort by professionals from the Ministries of Agriculture that make up PLACA, aimed at providing clarity and consistency in the use of specific terminology among countries in the region. This common technical reference tool seeks to facilitate work among ministry teams, decision-makers, researchers, students, local stakeholders, and the general public.

The Glossary of Terms was developed by the Thematic Working Group on Research, Development, and Technological Innovation (TWG4), with contributions from the Platform's other working groups. Its development was a collaborative process that reflects the countries' commitment to promoting a common understanding of some key concepts in the field of agriculture and climate change.

“This information resource is more than a compendium of definitions; it is an example of how the interconnected work of ministries of agriculture can become useful tools at the service of the region, facilitating technical and political dialogue through a common language in agriculture and climate” said Abigail Alvarado, PLACA´s Coordinator.

The PDF document condenses the 497 terms in the complete glossary available on the Platform's website, prioritizing the 142 concepts most relevant to climate action in agriculture without neglecting concepts from processes currently being carried out by the UNFCCC, such as the Sharm el-Sheikh Agreement or the Global Adaptation Goal. Each term has a clear, concise definition backed by relevant scientific sources, making the glossary a useful and accessible technical reference for the region.

With this resource, PLACA reaffirms its commitment to capacity building and the creation of practical tools that support the Ministries of Agriculture in the Latin American and Caribbean region.

More information

https://accionclimaticaplaca.org/en/listing/glosario-de-terminos/