AL-INVEST Verde News
Cooperation with São Paulo to support producers in complying with the EUDR
The Institute of Agricultural Economics (IEA-APTA) of São Paulo, linked to the State Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply, and AL-INVEST Verde will jointly strengthen the Rotas Rurais programme. This initiative aims to improve traceability and transparency in production chains in order to comply with the European Union's EU Deforestation Free Regulation (EUDR). São Paulo
An Argentinean delegation visits Europe to explore opportunities for access to the bio-inputs market.
An Argentinean delegation composed of representatives of the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (SAGyP), the National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (SENASA) and the sector's chambers of commerce (CIAFA, CABIO and CASAFE) visited the European Union from 20 to 24 April to analyse opportunities for access to the European bio-inputs market. The mission took place in
Paraguay launches RETSA PY, a socio-environmental traceability system for meat and leather supported by the EU
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIC) of Paraguay officially presented the RETSA PY System (Registro de Establecimientos con Trazabilidad Socioambiental), a tool for the socio-environmental traceability of meat and leather supported by AL-INVEST Verde, financed by the European Union, through the Polytechnic Faculty of the National University of Asunción (UNA). During the presentation, the Minister
AL-INVEST Verde adds four new projects to benefit Latin American MSMEs
AL-INVEST Verde, the European Union's international cooperation programme that promotes job creation through the development of the green economy in Latin America, continues to strengthen its impact in the region through its component to boost the private sector - Component 1. The Programme incorporated four new projects in Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Brazil,
More than 500 people participate in the first Cocoa Traceability Forum-Fair in Orellana (Ecuador)
More than 500 people participated in the Forum-Fair on Cocoa Traceability held on 19 and 20 March in the towns of El Coca and Puerto Murialdo (Loreto), in the province of Orellana, Ecuador. Both days were attended by producers, as well as institutional representatives and representatives of the export sector. During the
Quito brings together experts from more than 20 Latin American and EU countries to discuss the future of organic agriculture
The capital of Ecuador hosted the 5th EU-LAC Agrifood Dialogue, which was attended by specialists and representatives of the public and private sectors from more than 20 countries of the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean. The event was organised by AL-INVEST Verde in collaboration with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and was focused on
EU delegation visits Brazil's Acre state to learn about sustainable production initiatives
A delegation composed of representatives of the European Commission and authorities from Spain and Belgium competent in the implementation of the European Union Regulation on Deforestation Free Products (EUDR), together with the AL-INVEST Verde team, carried out a technical mission in the Brazilian state of Acre with the aim of learning about public policies, environmental control tools and the implementation of the EUDR.
ARABICA project boosts women's participation in the sustainable coffee chain in Brazil
Within the framework of the AL-INVEST Verde programme, the ARABICA project continues to promote the adoption of sustainable practices in the coffee value chain in Brazil, strengthening the capacities of producers and MSMEs to respond to the new environmental demands of the international market. A prominent component of the project has been the active participation of women in the processes of
More than 33,000 women entrepreneurs strengthen their capacities to lead sustainable transition in Latin America
33,576 women representatives of MSMEs have been trained as part of the Component 1 Action of the AL-INVEST Verde programme, strengthening their skills and competencies to drive the transition to a more sustainable, green and digital economy in Latin America. Through the actions developed by the Programme, 5,209 MSMEs led by women have implemented sustainable practices, contributing to