Category: News

Jul 12

Latin American and Caribbean countries present advances in climate adaptation in agriculture

A través de la Plataforma de Acción Climática en Agricultura (PLACA), se han capacitado a más de 1.200 técnicos de los ministerios y secretarías de la región en temas vinculados con la adaptación al cambio climático en el sector agropecuario.

Jun 06

4 min read

PLACA in the field: Interview with 2023 regional contest winner Richard Intriago

"PLACA's recognition has been a significant boost for our team, validating years of effort and dedication, and has inspired us to continue working with more determination" - Richard Intriago

Jun 04

3 min read

Contest seeks ideas to combat climate change in livestock farming in Latin America and the Caribbean

Se quiere identificar buenas prácticas para una ganadería sostenible, manejo de los recursos forrajeros y genéticos, economía circular y sanidad animal.Se quiere identificar buenas prácticas para una ganadería sostenible, manejo de los recursos forrajeros y genéticos, economía circular y sanidad animal.

May 22

2 min read

PLACA, CGIAR and WMO join forces for a series of workshops on Agroclimatic Technical Tables

The Platform of Latin America and the Caribbean for Climate Action on Agriculture, CGIAR and the World Meteorological Organization will hold a series of four workshops on the Agroclimatic Technical Tables.

May 08

2 min read

Platform for Climate Action in Agriculture announces agenda of thematic sessions for the first half of 2024

Throughout the first half of 2024, PLACA will conduct four thematic sessions, through its four Thematic Working Groups.

Apr 30

4 min read

PLACA participates in the meeting of the Food and Agriculture for Sustainable Transformation (FAST) Partnership

La sede de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura recibió a más de 80 participantes para estudiar formas concretas que permitan liberar inversiones relacionadas con el clima y la transformación de los sistemas agroalimentarios.

Mar 29

2 min read

PLACA and ASLAC develop training plan on sustainable soil management and climate change

PLACA and ASLAC will carry out a training plan that will include a series of talks and workshops to address issues related to soils and climate change.

Feb 28

2 min read

Self-learning course on climate change, action and climate finance in the agricultural sector available all 2024

PLACA's Virtual Training Program seeks to level the knowledge base on climate change and incorporate climate action and financing issues in the agricultural sector.

Dec 13

5 min read

FAO and PLACA at COP28: Transformation of agrifood systems is key to climate action

La oficina de la FAO para América Latina y el Caribe y la Plataforma de Acción Climática en Agricultura de Latinoamérica y del Caribe (PLACA) participaron en distintos eventos donde presentaron iniciativas que muestran casos de éxito en la adaptación y mitigación al cambio climático.

Dec 07

2 min read

PLACA presents tool to unify language on agriculture and climate change

PLACA's virtual repository of terms will make it possible to generate greater consensus on the use of terminology specifically related to climate change and its link with agricultural activity, meteorological phenomena and some plans and policies focused on the sector for the countries of the region.