29/ 4
2021
Launch of the Digital Villages initiative in Latin America and the Caribbean
Hybrid Event, 29/04/2021
The FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean is pleased to invite you to participate in the launch meeting of the initiative "Digital Villages in Latin America and the Caribbean", which will be developed around rural tourism activities as a
15/ 4
2021
III The Hemispheric Meetings of Ministers and Secretaries of Agriculture
Hybrid Event, 15/04/2021
This April 15, 2021, the III Hemispheric Meeting of Ministers and Secretaries of Agriculture of the hemisphere will be held. Like those convened last year by the governments of Chile and Mexico, this time the country that will lead will be Peru through th
7/ 4
2021
28/4
2021
Seminar series on the use of digital technologies for the provision of technical advisory services and marketing of family farming products: Experiences from Latin America and the Caribbean
Hybrid Event, 07/04/2021 - 28/04/2021
From various fields, for several years now, new strategies have been sought out and experimented with to expand the coverage and impact of the Technical Assistance and Rural Extension (ATER) services aimed at rural producers and micro and small businesses
31/ 3
2021
Regional Dialogue on Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women for the Transformation of Food Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean
Hybrid Event, 31/03/2021
Specifically, it is expected that the regional dialogue on gender and food systems in Latin America and the Caribbean will make it possible to identify: (i) a set of solutions and commitments for gender equality in food systems (ii) a regional position on
4/ 11
2020
6/11
2020
Seminar "Agrifood systems in Latin America and the Caribbean: new scenarios and opportunities post COVID-19"
Hybrid Event, 04/11/2020 - 06/11/2020
Under the WFD theme, "Cultivate, Nurture, Preserve. Together", the virtual seminar "Agrifood systems in Latin America and the Caribbean: new scenarios and opportunities post COVID-19" will be held. Our strategic partners will be the Organization for Econo
2/ 9
2019
6/9
2019
31th Session of the Latin American and Caribbean Forestry Commission (LACFC)
Hybrid Event, 02/09/2019 - 06/09/2019
Based on national and regional priorities of the countries, the FAO regional initiatives, and the international and dialogues and agreements based on forestry items, the mandate of the LACFC is to advice FAO on the forestry programme to be developed in the Region.
25/ 8
2019
27/8
2019
Regional Launch of the Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 From August 25th to 27th 2019, Dominican Republic
Hybrid Event, 25/08/2019 - 27/08/2019
The decade aims to recognize the importance of family farmers and empower them as key agents of change in the transformation of food systems, making them more efficient and sustainable. The multiple objectives of the Decade can be achieved through integra
5/ 8
2019
8/8
2019
Latin America and Caribbean Regional Training Workshop on Conservation, Sustainable Use of PGRFA and Farmers’ Rights
Hybrid Event, 05/08/2019 - 08/08/2019
The world is facing the interconnected challenges of poverty, food insecurity, climate change and the loss of agricultural biodiversity of global significance. Crop genetic diversity and its associated information provide the building blocks for farmers t
5/ 8
2019
8/8
2019
Innovation week in America 2019 - Smart rural communities
Hybrid Event, 05/08/2019 - 08/08/2019
Innovation Week in America 2019 - Smart rural communities - the evolution of tics and sustainable development
20/ 11
2018
23/11
2018
The Week of Agriculture and Food: Future Challenges for Latin America and the Caribbean
Hybrid Event, 20/11/2018 - 23/11/2018
The first version of The Week is jointly organized by FAO and the Government of Argentina’s Secretary of Agro-Industry. FAO and the Government of Argentina have invited over 30 entities from different sectors to participate in the organization of specific
29/ 10
2018
30/10
2018
High Level Regional Dialogue on the Integration of Biodiversity in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DRANIBA)
Hybrid Event, 29/10/2018 - 30/10/2018
Considering these events of global and regional importance, FAO and the Government of Mexico join efforts to organize the High Level Regional Dialogue on the Integration of Biodiversity in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DRANIBA). Ministers and Vice
3/ 9
2018
7/9
2018
Workshop of expert on indicators of natural resources, agri-foods and water of sustainable development goals for south american countries
Hybrid Event, 03/09/2018 - 07/09/2018
The overall goal of the workshop is to train national experts, who will train others in their countries and regions. The availability of data is the basis for measuring, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the 2, 5, 6, 12, 14, 15 y 16 objectiv
12/ 1
2018
13/1
2018
High Level Forum “Empowerment of Indigenous Women for the eradication of hunger and malnutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean”
Hybrid Event, 12/01/2018 - 13/01/2018
The objective of the Forum is to develop public policy recommendations to (i) promote gender equality and respect of the rights of indigenous women; (ii) strengthen the decision making of indigenous women; and (iii) reduce the poverty and discrimination g
25/ 9
2017
29/9
2017
30th Session of the Latin American and Caribbean Forestry Commission (LACFC)
25/09/2017 - 29/09/2017
Based on national and regional priorities of the countries, the FAO regional initiatives, and the international and dialogues and agreements based on forestry items, the mandate of the LACFC is to advice FAO on the forestry programme to be developed in the Region.
9/ 11
2015
13/11
2015
29th Session of the Latin American and Caribbean Forestry Commission (LACFC)
09/11/2015 - 13/11/2015
About LACFC
Based on national and regional priorities of the countries, the FAO regional initiatives, and the international and dialogues and agreements based on forestry items, the mandate of the LACFC is to advice FAO on the forestry programme to be developed in the Region. This includes the formulation of policies for the sustainable management of forests and wil...
9/ 9
2013
13/9
2013
28th Session of the Latin American and Caribbean Forestry Commission (LACFC)
09/09/2013 - 13/09/2013
Based on national and regional priorities, the mandate of the LACFC is to advice FAO on the forestry programme to be developed in the Region. This includes the formulation of policies for the sustainable management of forests and wildlife and to analyze, facilitate and coordinate their execution at a regional level.
5/ 3
2012
9/3
2012
27th Session of the Latin American and Caribbean Forestry Commission (LACFC)
05/03/2012 - 09/03/2012
Based on national and regional priorities, the mandate of the LACFC is to advice FAO on the forestry programme to be developed in the Region. This includes the formulation of policies for the sustainable management of forests and wildlife and to analyze, facilitate and coordinate their execution at a regional level. In addition, the Commission aids in the exchange of information and, through sp...