Category: News

May 22

Climate action and efficient water use: cycle of technical meetings on irrigation begins

Innovative technified irrigation practices and sustainable strategies for water use in agriculture not only increase productivity and agro-climatic resilience, but also enable a response to soil erosion and degradation in Latin America and the Caribbean.

May 13

2 minute read

Belize and Honduras join PLACA: a sign of growing commitment to sustainable agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean

This integration reaffirms PLACA's dynamism and growth as a regional space for articulation, collaboration and capacity building.

Apr 30

3 minute read

Towards COP30: Latin American and Caribbean countries train in negotiations to position climate action in agriculture

A regional workshop organized by FAO, PLACA, and the Bioversity & CIAT Alliance aims to strengthen climate negotiations in agriculture and accelerate climate action in agri-food systems.

Mar 27

3 minute read

Mexico and Dominican Republic share experiences in policies to address climate change

The dialogue was organized by the Public Policy Group of the Platform of Latin America and the Caribbean for Climate Action on Agriculture (PLACA).

Mar 21

2 minute read

FAO makes public policy recommendations for sustainable and efficient water management in Latin America and the Caribbean

In the framework of World Water Day, FAO published the document, prepared jointly with PLACA and GWP, "Towards a more efficient use of water", where the need to implement innovative strategies and effective policies in the face of the challenges of scarcity and drought is raised.

Feb 20

4 minute read

PLACA strengthens its 2025 agenda with review of progress and coordination of actions

On February 14, the Platform of Latin America and the Caribbean for Climate Action on Agriculture (PLACA) held its 2025 Regional Forum, a coordination event where members of its Thematic Working Groups presented the progress made in 2024.

Nov 28

4 minute read

COP 29: The Climate Action Platform in Agriculture boosted four strategies to combat climate change

The recommendations include promoting efforts to combat climate change and its effects as a state policy, strengthening financing for this purpose, placing small producers at the center, and fostering global partnerships.

Oct 22

3 minute read

PLACA announces the three winners of the competition for low-cost solutions for climate action in livestock farming

The three winners of the regional competition will receive an incentive of US$1,000 to promote their sustainable technology initiatives in the livestock sector.

Sep 24

3 minute read

FAO and Platform for Climate Action boost dialogue to inform on carbon markets

The objective of the event was to learn about the contribution of these markets to decarbonization and climate resilience in agriculture.

Aug 28

3 minute read

Representatives from 16 countries propose more than 70 low-cost climate solutions in livestock farming

The regional competition promoted by PLACA, which is supported by FAO, will have three winners who will receive US$1,000 to strengthen and scale their technological projects.