Three new GIs mentorships in Latin America
As part of the AL-INVmentor mentoring programme, three new mentorships were launched in Latin America: for artisanal products, in the Andean Community, and for coffee with a geographical indication (GI), in Brazil. The initiative seeks to promote the strategic use of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the region, with special emphasis on GIs and trademarks. The objective is to strengthen innovation, competitiveness and sustainability through the protection of emblematic products. Read the full story.
Support for the implementation of the Selo Verde traceability platform in Tocantins (Brazil).
AL-INVEST Verde is supporting the Government of Tocantins, Brazil, in the implementation of the Selo Verde traceability platform in this state. Through the Secretariat of Environment and Water Resources, in partnership with the Territorial Intelligence Centre (CIT) of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Tocantins will be the first state to implement the Selo Verde traceability platform. sixth Brazilian state to implement this system and the fourth Amazonian state. Read the full story.
AGRODES project closes successfully in Ecuador
After 20 months of intense work, the AGRODES project "Associative Strengthening and Sustainable Development of the Ecuadorian Avocado Export Value Chain", implemented by CORPEI, within the European Union's AL-INVEST Verde programme, has come to an end, leaving a legacy of growth and sustainable development in the Ecuadorian avocado industry. Read the full story.
Public-private partnership key for Ecuador's cocoa
The seminar "Trade and Sustainable Production" was organised in Guayaquil on 24 March. During the meeting, the role of public-private articulation was highlighted in the face of the new international trade challenges in terms of sustainability. Read more.
Training in technology and knowledge transfer in Uruguay
With the aim of boosting technological development and innovation In the country, competency certifications and training courses for professionals in Technology Transfer (TT) and intellectual property have been developed. Read more.
29 April - Webinar on Green Brand Governance in the EU: Good practices for trademark registration, including collective and certification marks. See event.
15 May - The AL-INVEST Verde programme will be present at the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) Accelerator Sessions. See event.
Environmental traceability as a tool for Paraguayan meat and leather competitiveness
This report is part of the national strategy to increase the competitiveness of agricultural products in international markets, the objective of which is to establish traceability and certification of leather. It is divided into four chapters: the context of meat and leather in Paraguay, the traceability of the meat and leather sector, field research on the SITRAP system and final reflections and recommendations. Read the full report.
