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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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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).
Surplus from ex. of aquatic animal products in ALC
Latin America and the Caribbean consolidated their position as one of the world's leading net exporters of aquatic animal products, registering a trade surplus of $21 billion in 2024. (Food and Agriculture Organization, 2026).
Percentage of reg. fishing (LAC) in the S. Pacific
Approximately 64% of the region's capture fisheries production in 2024 came from the Southeast Pacific. (Food and Agriculture Organization, 2026).

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Research and innovation to contribute to improve the efficiency and profitability of the dual-purpose system in East Pan...

The project aims to improve the efficiency and profitability of dual-purpose milk production systems in the regions of Eastern Panama and Darien, thus contributing to food security, increased income f...

Implementation- Ongoing

Ecological management of Creole Guaymi cattle in productive systems of Ngäbe Buglé family agriculture

This project aims to incorporate timely grazing systems, cut pastures for dry season availability, establishment of a protein bank and a management plan that integrates technological innovations in th...

Implementation- Ongoing

Sectorial Plan to Address the Arrival of the El Niño Phenomenon in Colombia

The Sectoral Plan to Address the Effects of El Niño has as its main objective to identify possible impacts on productive chains, mitigate the impact on dispersed rural communities, and establish an ac...

Implementation- Ongoing

Comprehensive support and assistance plan for the livestock sector (ES)

The Comprehensive Care and Assistance Plan for the Livestock Sector in El Salvador seeks to improve productivity and reduce costs in livestock farming. This plan includes measures such as the provisio...

Implementation- Ongoing

Establishment of nurseries for the multiplication of forage cactus cladodes in arid areas of Mexico

The Strategic Project for the Establishment of Nurseries for the Multiplication of Forage Prickly Pear Cladodes in Arid Zones of Mexico seeks to establish an intensive productive model of forage prick...

Completed

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

Improving the competitiveness and sustainability of milk production systems in the Azuero Region

The project focuses on strengthening milk production in Panama, where 96% of dairies are small and medium-sized farms that face technological and management challenges. Although national production do...

Implementation- Ongoing

ESP: Erradicaciòn de las enfermedades en el ganado porcino en el Perú

El brote o ingreso de enfermedades exóticas que afectan porcinos pueden ingresar al territorio nacional por importación de animales infectados, estos causaría daños a nivel productivo y económico por...

Implementation- Ongoing

ESP: Mejoramiento de la inocuidad de los alimentos agropecuarios en producción y procesamiento primario y piensos

La inocuidad de los alimentos es la ausencia, o niveles seguros y aceptables, de peligro en los alimentos que pueden dañar la salud de los consumidores; es una preocupación a nivel global, presionando...

Implementation- Ongoing

Livestock Credit Program " A la palabra"

The main objective of the Program was to increase the productivity of small livestock producers, focusing on those owners with up to 35 animal units or 200 beehives. The program provided in-kind suppo...

Completed

Restoration of native high-Andean grasslands for productive purposes

This initiative aims to restore native High-Andean grassland ecosystems in Tisco (Arequipa, Peru) to improve water availability, vegetation cover, and forage species diversity. Through water harvestin...

Completed

Jersey Cattle Association – Feeding

High-yield dairy cows require elevated levels of energy and protein. Given that daily feed intake is limited, forages alone do not meet these needs. Therefore, daily supplementation with concentrates...

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Initiatives

Estimated inv. against effects of El Niño (2026)

Availability of aquatic foods in LAC (2023)

Capture of Engraulis ringens in the Pacific (2024)

Surplus from ex. of aquatic animal products in ALC

Percentage of reg. fishing (LAC) in the S. Pacific

Research and innovation to contribute to improve the efficiency and profitability of the dual-purpose system in East Pan...

Ecological management of Creole Guaymi cattle in productive systems of Ngäbe Buglé family agriculture

Sectorial Plan to Address the Arrival of the El Niño Phenomenon in Colombia

Comprehensive support and assistance plan for the livestock sector (ES)

Establishment of nurseries for the multiplication of forage cactus cladodes in arid areas of Mexico

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

Improving the competitiveness and sustainability of milk production systems in the Azuero Region

ESP: Erradicaciòn de las enfermedades en el ganado porcino en el Perú

ESP: Mejoramiento de la inocuidad de los alimentos agropecuarios en producción y procesamiento primario y piensos

Livestock Credit Program " A la palabra"

Restoration of native high-Andean grasslands for productive purposes

Jersey Cattle Association – Feeding