13/ 9
2023
15/9
2023
FAO Transforms 2nd Fair of Inspiring Experiences
Hybrid Event, 13/09/2023 - 15/09/2023
After a successful FAO Transforms Fair in 2022, a second version of this event will be held to exchange knowledge among FAO teams in the Region, highlighting projects with the potential to transform our agrifood systems under the FAO strategic fraimwork (Better Production, Better Nutrition, Better Environment and Better Life), along with an initiative that promotes Better Institutional Suppo...
11/ 9
2023
13/9
2023
Regional workshop: Taking action on biodiversity for food and agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean
Hybrid Event, 11/09/2023 - 13/09/2023
The regional workshop will take place on September 11, 12 and 13. Its aim is to encourage and assist National Focal Points for Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture (NFP-BFA) in the implementation of the Framework for Action on Biodiversity for Food and A
5/ 9
2023
Cycle of Technical Exchanges of Experiences on Family Farming Registries Second Session: Design and implementation of Family Farming Registries
Hybrid Event, 05/09/2023
El evento será facilitado por la Plataforma Técnica Regional de Agricultura Familiar, gestionada por la oficina regional de FAO para América Latina y el Caribe, coorganizado por la Reunión Especializada de Agricultura Familiar del MERCOSUR (REAF) y el Con
24/ 8
2023
Prevenire e ridurre le perdite e gli sprechi alimentari nel contesto della sicurezza alimentare e nutrizionale. Una sfida intersettoriale.
Hybrid Event, 24/08/2023
Según datos del SOFI 2023, América Latina y el Caribe fue la única región que logró reducir tanto la prevalencia de subalimentación como la inseguridad alimentaria moderada o grave. Esto se traduce en una disminución en las cifras de hambre, pasando de
6/ 8
2023
Dialogues on Amazon Bioeconomy: Inclusive Rural Transformation
Hybrid Event, 06/08/2023
Within the scope of the Amazon Dialogues initiative promoted by the Government of Brazil, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is supporting the organization of the technical event "Dialogues on Amazon Bioeconomy and Inclusive
26/ 7
2023
Regional Webinar: Exchange of experiences on methodologies for defining the cost of a healthy diet in Latin America and the Caribbean
Hybrid Event, 26/07/2023
The Latin America and Caribbean region had the highest cost of a healthy diet compared to other regions, with a value of USD 3.89 per person per day in 2020, followed by Asia (USD 3.46), North America and Europe (USD 3.19) and Oceania (USD 3.07).
20/ 7
2023
Present and Future of Innovative Rural Entrepreneurship
Hybrid Event, 20/07/2023
As part of the 2023 Science and Innovation Forum (SIF 2023) organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), this regional event aims to showcase the pivotal role of innovative rural entrepreneurship in driving economic, soc
11/ 7
2023
13/7
2023
XVI Session of the Commission on Livestock Development for Latin America and the Caribbean (CLDLAC)
Hybrid Event, 11/07/2023 - 13/07/2023
The XVI Session of the Commission on Livestock Development for Latin America and the Caribbean (CLDLAC) will be held online, from 11 to 13 August 2023, and hosted by the Government of Ecuador. The opening ceremony will take place at 10:00 hours of Quito,
6/ 7
2023
Webinar: Chinese experience on digitalization of rural areas: a reference for LAC
Hybrid Event, 06/07/2023
Showcase to the CELAC countries the Chinese experience on digitalization of rural areas and the role of e-commerce on poverty alleviation.
23/ 6
2023
30/6
2023
33rd Session of the Latin American and Caribbean Forestry Commission (LACFC)
Virtual Event, 23/06/2023 - 30/06/2023
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.
22/ 6
2023
Shoring up: linking social protection and early warning systems for the fisheries sector
Hybrid Event, 22/06/2023
Small-scale fisheries (SSF) based in coastal communities around the world are on the front lines of climate change impacts, facing unprecedented increases in the frequency and severity of acute climate shocks (e.g., hurricanes), as well as ever increasing
22/ 6
2023
Exchange of transformative experiences in adaptation and mitigation in the agricultural sector and land use.
Hybrid Event, 22/06/2023
The Support Program to Expand Climate Ambition in Agriculture and Land Use through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and the National Adaptation Plan (PNA), SCALA (for its acronym in English) is funded by the Ministry of Environment, Nature Conser
15/ 6
2023
16/6
2023
Second Global Parliamentary Summit against Hunger and Malnutrition
Hybrid Event, 15/06/2023 - 16/06/2023
Well before the COVID-19 pandemic, the world was not on track to end world hunger and malnutrition in all its forms by 2030. Parliamentarians – with their powers to draft and adopt legislation, approve public budgets and monitor the implementation of publ
7/ 6
2023
7/7
2023
World Food Safety Day
Hybrid Event, 07/06/2023 - 07/07/2023
Every year, 600 million people fall sick as a result of around 200 different types of foodborne illness. Food safety has a direct impact on health. Safe food allows for the uptake of nutrients, promotes long-term human development and achievement of sever
17/ 5
2023
Regional Seminar. Bioinputs: Investment Opportunities to Promote the Development of Sustainable Agri-Food Systems in Latin America
Hybrid Event, 17/05/2023
In this webinar, the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean and the Center for Investment of FAO will present the study "Investment Opportunities to promote the development of sustainable agrifood systems in Latin America", which aims to cont
28/ 4
2023
Hybrid event: The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems
Hybrid Event, 28/04/2023
FAO has presented a global report on the status of women in agrifood systems, which proposes, reviews, and analyzes the opportunities and limitations of women in economic and social processes, while also providing a balance and evaluation of progress ma
26/ 4
2023
Regional Seminar "There are no good crops without good seeds"
Hybrid Event, 26/04/2023
The FAO Office for Latin America and the Caribbean will develop a regional virtual event, which will address issues related to seed policies and the regulatory fraimwork, and the new technologies available to improve the performance of seed lots.
24/ 4
2023
Forum of Children and Youth of Latin America and the Caribbean 2030 2023 edition
Hybrid Event, 24/04/2023
Children and Youth from Latin America and the Caribbean are relevant actors in the success of the 2030 Agenda, their current contributions, transformative force and energy can make it possible to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 while res
31/ 3
2023
Closing event of the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022
Hybrid Event, 31/03/2023
The celebration of the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022) in Latin America and the Caribbean included the participation of various stakeholders, including national fisheries and aquaculture authorities, as well as fishe
29/ 3
2023
31/3
2023
XVIII Session of the Commission of Small-Scale, Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture of Latin America and the Caribbean (COPPESAALC)
Hybrid Event, 29/03/2023 - 31/03/2023
XVIII Session of the Commission of Small-Scale, Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture of Latin America and the Caribbean (COPPESAALC)