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Estimated inv. against effects of El Niño (2026)
Latin America and the Caribbean require US$33 million to take action and protect 1.1 million people from the anticipated effects of El Niño, including those related to food security. (Food and Agriculture Organization, 2026). -
Availability of aquatic foods in LAC (2023)
In 2023, the average per capita availability of aquatic foods in Latin America was 10.1 kg. (Food and Agriculture Organization, 2026). -
Capture of Engraulis ringens in the Pacific (2024)
After a sharp decline linked to the 2023 El Niño phenomenon, the anchovy (Engraulis ringens) recovered remarkably in 2024, with catches increasing by almost 65%, from 3.5 million tons to 5.7 million tons. (Food and Agriculture Organization, 2026).
Incentives or subsidies for the adoption of good sustainable production practices
These are support measures offered to agricultural producers with the aim of promoting the adoption of more efficient agricultural practices in the use of natural resources
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Estimated inv. against effects of El Niño (2026)
Latin America and the Caribbean require US$33 million to take action and protect 1.1 million people from the anticipated effects of El Niño, including those related to food security. (Food and Agriculture Organization, 2026).
Availability of aquatic foods in LAC (2023)
In 2023, the average per capita availability of aquatic foods in Latin America was 10.1 kg. (Food and Agriculture Organization, 2026).
Capture of Engraulis ringens in the Pacific (2024)
After a sharp decline linked to the 2023 El Niño phenomenon, the anchovy (Engraulis ringens) recovered remarkably in 2024, with catches increasing by almost 65%, from 3.5 million tons to 5.7 million tons. (Food and Agriculture Organization, 2026).
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Investments for Farm Modernization and Food Supply Security
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced more than US$1 billion in investments and a three-pillar plan to accelerate farm modernization and long-term food supply security. The plan seeks to better understand chemical risks to individual and population health, increase federal investment in regenerative agriculture practices and education, and spur private sector innovation in farm modernization by reducing red tape and matching private funding. The package includes US$840 million from USDA, US$200 million from HHS and US$30 million from EPA.
2026 Agricultural, Livestock and Coffee Production Incentive Program
The Government of Honduras launched the 2026 Agricultural, Livestock and Coffee Production Incentive Program in Comayagua, with an investment of 1.5 billion lempiras in productive grants and agricultural incentives aimed at strengthening food security and boosting the rural economy. The initiative supports small and medium-scale producers through fertilizers, certified seeds, agricultural inputs, technical assistance, and climate resilience measures, with a strong focus on maize and bean production. The program is expected to benefit agricultural, coffee, and livestock producers across 17 departments nationwide.
LodoVerde Project – valorization of biosolids in Chile
A project spearheaded by Sacyr in Chile focuses on valorizing sludge from wastewater treatment by transforming it into biosolids usable in agriculture. The initiative aims to generate organic amendments that improve soil quality, promoting a circular economy and reducing waste disposal.
Policy frameworks
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Colombia: Resolution 000295-2025 - Public Policy Guidelines on Bio-inputs, Organic Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners
The resolution adopts the MADR's Public Policy Guidelines for Bio-inputs, Organic Fertilizers, and Soil Conditioners, aimed at promoting the production and use of these inputs within the framework of the agroecological transition and low-carbon rural development. The guidelines are structured around four pillars: strengthening biofactories with quality and safety standards, developing skills and capacities in the sector, promoting Small-Scale, Family, and Community Agriculture (SSCCA) as the main driver of the transition, and strengthening incentive schemes for financing the sector.
2026 Agricultural, Livestock and Coffee Production Incentives Program
The 2026 Agricultural, Livestock and Coffee Production Incentives Program, promoted by the Government of Honduras through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG), aims to strengthen national production, boost the rural economy and reinforce food security through an estimated public investment of 1.5 billion lempiras allocated to subsidies and productive incentives for agricultural, livestock and coffee producers, including the distribution of certified seeds, fertilizers, technical assistance and productive infrastructure, with a focus on family farming and small-scale producers, while promoting climate resilience, increased agricultural productivity and food supply across the country.
IFC Supports Paraguay's First Green Fertilizer Plant
Sustainable investment initiative supported by IFC to develop Paraguay's first green fertilizer plant, promoting innovation, decarbonization, agricultural sustainability, and strengthening agri-industrial value chains through low-carbon technologies.
Good practices
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ImpactCAF: Towards a resilient, sustainable, and regenerative agricultural sector
Institutional program of the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) aimed at evaluating, highlighting, and strengthening the impact of its financing and technical cooperation operations in the agricultural sector of Latin America and the Caribbean.
The initiative promotes a model of sustainable, inclusive, and regenerative agriculture, integrating climate resilience, technological innovation, efficient management of natural resources, and the inclusion of small producers in sustainable value chains.
Implementation of sustainable agroforestry systems in coffee farms for agricultural frontier closure
This initiative seeks to strengthen sustainable agroforestry productive systems in coffee farms that contribute to the closure of the agricultural frontier for deforestation reduction and income generation for small rural producers. The project includes the establishment of approximately 2,000 hectares of agroforestry systems through planting 500,000 forest trees, strengthening 600 hectares of existing coffee plantations, and strengthening the productive process for environmental impact reduction. A gender-focused agroforestry extension program will be implemented including technical training, commercial plans and voluntary zero deforestation agreements. The initiative will benefit small coffee producers in the departments of Cesar, Magdalena, Santander and Norte de Santander, prioritizing vulnerable populations, indigenous, Afro-Colombian and peasant communities with a minimum of 25% women participation.
NAMA for a Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Livestock Sector in Honduras
The NAMA for a Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Livestock Sector in Honduras seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the livestock sector through sustainable practices that increase farm productivity and resilience. Silvopastoral systems, biodigesters, organic fertilizers and nutritional blocks will be implemented to improve livestock management and reduce deforestation. This initiative aligns with national development plans, contributing to goals of poverty reduction, job creation, ecological restoration and climate mitigation. The goal is to transform the livestock sector into a net carbon sink, with positive social, environmental and economic impacts. Implementation considers two reduction scenarios, aiming for conversion of 20% or 30% of current practices to sustainable practices.
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