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Initiatives

Initiatives are interventions that can take the form of laws, guidelines, incentives, among others, which are often reflected in allocations of public and private resources.

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People in a h. phase of food insecurity (ECU)
5,136,000 people were in a heightened phase of food insecurity in Ecuador between December 2025 and March 2026. (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, 2026).
People in food crisis (Ecuador)
2,447,000 people were in a food crisis situation in Ecuador between December 2025 and March 2026. (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, 2026).
People in food emergencies (Ecuador)
95,000 people found themselves in a food emergency situation in Ecuador between December 2025 and March 2026. (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, 2026).
Vulnerability of livestock in Colombia
Between 25% and 30% of the 1,345,000 head of cattle are exposed to disease, death and loss of pastures, with the greatest impact in Arauca, Arauquita and Tame, Colombia. (Fundación Corocoras, 2026).
Impact of climate on agricultural land (COL)
In Arauca, Colombia, there are approximately 482,631 hectares dedicated to agricultural activities at risk due to permanent exposure to flooding. (Fundación Cocoras, 2026).

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Research and innovation for the generation of lowland vegetable varieties resilient to climate change

This project aims to develop tomato, chili pepper, onion, and squash cultivars with greater stress resistance and higher productivity through conventional genetic improvement and the introduction of g...

Implementation- Ongoing

Improvement of cattle breeding and fattening production systems in the Province of Veraguas.

The project aims to improve the efficiency and productivity of cattle production systems in Veraguas Province, Panama, by implementing integrated research in various components such as health, nutriti...

Implementation- Ongoing

Conservation and use of the biodiversity of the Guaymi and Guabalá Creole cattle of Panama

The project seeks to preserve native breeds, which are threatened by the predominance of imported breeds and inadequate crossbreeding. It is planned to maintain and expand both in situ and in vitro co...

Implementation- Ongoing

Research-Innovation genomic studies of animal genetic resources and their interaction with biotic and abiotic effects

The main objective of the project, focused on the conservation and sustainable use of animal genetic resources in Panama, is to maintain the biological diversity of local breeds of domestic animals, m...

Implementation- Ongoing

Technological Alternatives and Biocontrol Strategies Applied to Highland Horticultural Production Systems

The project in Tierras Altas, Chiriquí, seeks to strengthen the productivity and sustainability of horticultural agriculture through the development of biocontrol technologies and innovative strategie...

Implementation- Ongoing

Genetic Improvement Applied in Herds of Family Cattle Raising Systems in Panama

The project aimed at genetic improvement of cattle in Panama focuses on optimizing beef and milk production through the use of advanced technologies and crossbreeding strategies under tropical heat st...

Implementation- Ongoing

Generation of maize varieties and hybrids in the face of climate variability

The project focuses on increasing the productivity and sustainability of corn cultivation through the improvement and adaptation of new agricultural technologies, responding to challenges such as high...

Implementation- Ongoing

Beekeeping Research and Innovation in Panama

The project focuses on revitalizing and strengthening beekeeping as a viable source of income and environmental conservation for small rural producers. Following the introduction of Africanized bees a...

Implementation- Ongoing

Competitiveness and Sustainability of Intensive and Semi Intensive Dairy Systems in the Province of Chiriqui

The project focuses on improving the productivity and sustainability of bovine milk production systems through the implementation of innovative farm management and animal feeding strategies. It seeks...

Implementation- Ongoing

Generation, validation and dissemination of technologies for bean cultivation.

The main objective of the project is to improve the productivity and nutritional value of the bean crop by developing varieties that increase iron content, are tolerant to drought and disease, and are...

Implementation- Ongoing

Design and support to kick-off of the Sustainable and Inclusive Agricultural Innovation Project

The objective of the TC is, on the one hand, to support the conceptualization and design of operation PN-L1166, through the preparation of the required technical and operational inputs; and on the oth...

Implementation- Ongoing

Post-COVID Economic Recovery for Indigenous Coffee Producers

The objective of the project is to increase the income of indigenous coffee producers in the post COVID economic recovery context by strengthening coffee production through sustainable and climate res...

Implementation- Ongoing

Initiatives

People in a h. phase of food insecurity (ECU)

People in food crisis (Ecuador)

People in food emergencies (Ecuador)

Vulnerability of livestock in Colombia

Impact of climate on agricultural land (COL)

Research and innovation for the generation of lowland vegetable varieties resilient to climate change

Improvement of cattle breeding and fattening production systems in the Province of Veraguas.

Conservation and use of the biodiversity of the Guaymi and Guabalá Creole cattle of Panama

Research-Innovation genomic studies of animal genetic resources and their interaction with biotic and abiotic effects

Technological Alternatives and Biocontrol Strategies Applied to Highland Horticultural Production Systems

Genetic Improvement Applied in Herds of Family Cattle Raising Systems in Panama

Generation of maize varieties and hybrids in the face of climate variability

Beekeeping Research and Innovation in Panama

Competitiveness and Sustainability of Intensive and Semi Intensive Dairy Systems in the Province of Chiriqui

Generation, validation and dissemination of technologies for bean cultivation.

Design and support to kick-off of the Sustainable and Inclusive Agricultural Innovation Project

Post-COVID Economic Recovery for Indigenous Coffee Producers