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Guyana's Agricultural Growth Surge
The agricultural sector is undergoing a profound transformation: in 2025, the country achieved a production of over 700,000 tons of rice for the first time.( Ali, M. I., y Mustapha, Z. , 2025) -
Decline in RIP agriculture in LAC
In 2023, the relative internal productivity of the Agriculture sector in Latin America and the Caribbean was 44 (with total productivity coefficient = 100), showing its lag compared to sectors with higher productivity, according to the sectoral graph... -
Agricultural Productivity in Latin America and the
Up to 70% of agricultural productivity growth in Latin America and the Caribbean is reduced when environmental costs are taken into account. The increase in production has been driven mainly by the intensive use of inputs rather than by technological...
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Guyana's Agricultural Growth Surge
The agricultural sector is undergoing a profound transformation: in 2025, the country achieved a production of over 700,000 tons of rice for the first time.( Ali, M. I., y Mustapha, Z. , 2025)
Decline in RIP agriculture in LAC
In 2023, the relative internal productivity of the Agriculture sector in Latin America and the Caribbean was 44 (with total productivity coefficient = 100), showing its lag compared to sectors with higher productivity, according to the sectoral graph of the report (ECLAC, 2025).
Agricultural Productivity in Latin America and the
Up to 70% of agricultural productivity growth in Latin America and the Caribbean is reduced when environmental costs are taken into account. The increase in production has been driven mainly by the intensive use of inputs rather than by technological or managerial improvements, highlighting the need for policies that integrate sustainability and innovation. (IDB, 2025)
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Covid-19 impacts on Indigenous food sovereignty, livelihoods and biodiversity - Guyana
This project assess the impacts of Covid-19 on Indigenous traditional farming. Using farm surveys, participatory video and satellite radar analysis, it aims to investigate short term biodiversity, traditional knowledge, and livelihood impacts of Covid-related resurgence in traditional forest-based rotational farming, and collate lessons learnt to sustain the benefits and mitigate the deleterious effects in the long-term. Findings will inform policies incentivising Indigenous food sovereignty, biodiversity conservation and resilience to escalating disruptive events, from pandemics to climate change weather extremes.
Platform for the Sustainability of Livestock Production in the Amazon Region
This regional technical cooperation seeks to facilitate the transition from conventional livestock practices to sustainable livestock management models in the Amazon biome, integrating biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration with economic, social, and environmental benefits. To do so, it will foster a regional platform of key stakeholders with nodes and networks that promote collaboration and knowledge exchange on sustainable livestock management in the Amazon. It will also compile and systematize existing evidence, identify information gaps, and document best practices, lessons learned, and indicators to measure progress in sustainability. Based on that knowledge, it will produce communication materials and organize dissemination events to support evidence-based decision-making and enable adoption of sustainable practices by regional actors. Finally, it will implement one demonstration farm as a successful production model to apply and showcase sustainable livestock practices and encourage replication or adaptation across other Amazon territories.
Revitalizing the Coconut Market and Restoring Land in Guyana
Pomeroon Trading is driving the restoration of degraded lands in the Pomeroon-Supenaam region of Guyana by establishing sustainable coconut farms. Since 2017, it has reclaimed approximately 350 hectares using Climate-Smart Agriculture practices, solar energy, and natural defenses such as mangroves to mitigate the effects of rising sea levels and extreme weather events. The company strengthens the local economy by employing residents, creating one of the largest private coconut seedling nurseries in the Caribbean, and supporting smallholder farmers through cooperative programs. With investments in processing facilities for coconut water and byproducts, Pomeroon is capitalizing on a rapidly growing market while building an environmentally friendly, resilient, and profitable business model that enhances food security and biodiversity in the region.
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Guyana's Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030
The Strategy's central objective is to promote sustainable and equitable growth while protecting the environment. This strategy is based on four interrelated objectives: valuing ecosystem services, investing in clean energy and stimulating low-carbon growth, protecting against climate change and biodiversity loss, and aligning with global climate and biodiversity goals. Valuing ecosystem services involves recognizing and harnessing the value of Guyana's ecosystem services, including biodiversity, water management, and marine resources. Investing in clean energy and stimulating low-carbon growth is another pillar of the strategy. Protection against climate change and biodiversity loss will be implemented through measures to improve climate resilience, such as mangrove restoration, improved water resource management, and the creation of coastal protection systems. Biodiversity conservation will also be prioritized through the expansion of protected areas and the strengthening of natural resource management.
Bi-Regional EU–CELAC Declaration Pact on Care
The Bi-Regional EU–CELAC Declaration Pact on Care (2025), adopted during the IV EU–CELAC Summit held in Santa Marta, Colombia, reaffirms the joint commitment to promote a care agenda focused on gender equality, social inclusion, and decent work. This policy framework strengthens cooperation between Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean to recognize, redistribute, and reduce care gaps by reinforcing national systems, training caregivers, and investing in social infrastructure. It forms part of the Joint EU–CELAC Declaration and will be accompanied by a 2025–2027 Roadmap currently under development.
Plant Protection Act, No. 9 of 2011
Guyana's Plant Protection Act No. 9 of 2011 establishes the comprehensive legal framework to regulate the import, export, transit, control and eradication of pests and diseases affecting plants and plant products, with the aim of protecting domestic crops against exotic pests, ensuring the phytosanitary safety of agricultural trade and complying with the country's international commitments, especially those derived from the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and the WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS).
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Covid-19 impacts on Indigenous food sovereignty, livelihoods and biodiversity - Guyana
This project assess the impacts of Covid-19 on Indigenous traditional farming. Using farm surveys, participatory video and satellite radar analysis, it aims to investigate short term biodiversity, traditional knowledge, and livelihood impacts of Covid-related resurgence in traditional forest-based rotational farming, and collate lessons learnt to sustain the benefits and mitigate the deleterious effects in the long-term. Findings will inform policies incentivising Indigenous food sovereignty, biodiversity conservation and resilience to escalating disruptive events, from pandemics to climate change weather extremes.
Platform for the Sustainability of Livestock Production in the Amazon Region
This regional technical cooperation seeks to facilitate the transition from conventional livestock practices to sustainable livestock management models in the Amazon biome, integrating biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration with economic, social, and environmental benefits. To do so, it will foster a regional platform of key stakeholders with nodes and networks that promote collaboration and knowledge exchange on sustainable livestock management in the Amazon. It will also compile and systematize existing evidence, identify information gaps, and document best practices, lessons learned, and indicators to measure progress in sustainability. Based on that knowledge, it will produce communication materials and organize dissemination events to support evidence-based decision-making and enable adoption of sustainable practices by regional actors. Finally, it will implement one demonstration farm as a successful production model to apply and showcase sustainable livestock practices and encourage replication or adaptation across other Amazon territories.
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