AL-INVEST Verde News
Chile presents the first technical diagnosis on the impact of the European Union's Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) on the cattle and forestry chains
The Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (Odepa), with the support of the AL-INVEST Verde programme and the Delegation of the European Union in Chile, presented through a webinar the results of the "Diagnostic study on the adaptation to the European Deforestation Free Regulation (EUDR) in Chile". This activity marked the closing of the technical assistance that AL-INVEST
Official launch of the second phase of the "Trainer of Trainers" project for a more sustainable and deforestation-free cocoa chain
The official launch of the second phase of the "Trainer of Trainers" project took place on 12 June. This second phase will contribute to the process of adaptation of the cocoa value chain in the provinces of Guayas, Manabí, Esmeraldas, Los Ríos, Santo Domingo and Orellana, to the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on products free from
Mentoring for producers of geographical indications in the Andean Community progresses
Component 3 for intellectual property rights, implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), has made significant progress in its work of technical support to associations of agri-food producers with geographical indications (GIs) in the Andean Community, specifically in Peru, Colombia and Ecuador. These mentorships, which form part of the AL-INVmentor initiative, seek to strengthen the
Costa Rica hosts the Second EU-LAC Agri-Food Dialogue, with representatives from more than 20 countries
Costa Rica hosted the II EU-LAC Agri-Food Dialogue, organised by AL-INVEST Verde in collaboration with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). The event took place on 25 June in San José, while on 26 June the facilities of the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Centre (CATIE) in Turrialba were visited. The event was attended by
Launch of EUIPO's first mentorship for handicraft products in Colombia and Chile
Component 3 for Intellectual Property Rights, implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), has launched a new mentoring programme in collaboration with Artesanías de Colombia and the National Institute of Industrial Property of Chile (INAPI). This initiative is aimed at handicraft products with strong territorial links in Colombia and Chile, with the aim of
5th Virtual Knowledge Exchange with Intellectual Property Experts from MERCOSUR and Chile on 'TMview' tool
Component 3 for Intellectual Property Rights, implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), held the fifth Virtual Meeting with intellectual property (IP) experts from MERCOSUR countries and Chile on 4 June 2025. This technical session focused on TMview, the global trademark search tool.
AL-INVEST Verde participates in a workshop on EUDR organised by FAO and the World Bank in Guatemala.
AL-INVEST Verde was present at the workshop "Deforestation and forest degradation free coffee: access to markets and investments under new sustainability regulations", organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Bank on 16-17 May in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The workshop, held at the
San Martin (Peru) hosts Regional Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue to advance towards sustainable coffee, cocoa and palm value chains
The event saw the presentation of the collaboration project between MIDAGRI and the European programme AL-INVEST Verde to adopt the Register of Agricultural Producers and digital tools With the participation of more than 100 people - including regional authorities and representatives of the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI), international cooperation, technical roundtables, cooperatives and territorial organisations, together with
AL-INVEST Verde DPI highlights the importance of intellectual property in sustainable development at Inova Amazônia 2025 Summit
IPR Component 3 had a prominent participation in the Inova Amazônia 2025 Summit, which took place in Macapá (Brazil) from 21-23 May. This event, considered the most relevant on bioeconomy in the Amazon region, brought together more than 5,000 entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and sustainability advocates to build a more sustainable future.