First Session: Let's Talk About Good Practices for Sustainable Agriculture

About the session

Sustainable soil and water management is one of the pillars for strengthening the resilience of agrifood systems in the face of climate change and other environmental challenges. In recent years, the FAO and its partners have documented numerous examples demonstrating how good agricultural practices can improve productivity, conserve natural resources, and strengthen rural livelihoods.

This first session will mark the launch of the regional series: Let’s Talk About Sustainable Agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean,” and will be jointly organized by the FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, the Climate Action Platform for Agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean (PLACA), the FAO Community of Practice on Soils and the FAO Community of Practice on Family Farming and Agroecology in Latin America and the Caribbean. The session will provide an opportunity to present the new regional website on sustainable agriculture, disseminate publications and technical resources, and bring together representatives of notable initiatives to share lessons learned, exchange good practices, and strengthen collaborative networks focused on sustainable soil and water management.

Overall Objective

To highlight and promote good practices and innovative solutions for sustainable soil and water management that have demonstrated results in different contexts, creating a space for technical exchange among specialists, institutions, and producers.

Target Audience

• Professionals and technicians involved in soil and water management.
• Public institutions responsible for agricultural development.
• Producers, cooperatives, and agricultural organizations .
• Academia, research centers, and rural extension service providers.
• International organizations and cooperation projects.
• Members of communities of practice related to sustainable agriculture.

Format: Virtual, via Zoom

Languages: Simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

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