Clima-LoCa Project
Fostering low cadmium and climate-relevant innovations to enhance the resilience and inclusiveness of the growing cocoa sectors in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
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Experts from the Clima-LoCa project present preliminary results at the 3rd Theobroma Congress for Peace
The third edition of the Theobroma International Congress for Peace was held in Florencia (Caquetá), Colombia, from September 17 to 18. The University of the Amazon hosted this meeting, which brought together university students, businesspeople, academics,...
Clima-LoCa presents progress toward sustainable cocoa at the Chokao Fair in Ecuador
On September 10, 11, and 12, the project was present at an important fair for the Ecuadorian cocoa sector through its partners ESPOL, INIAP, and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. The main advances were presented during a seminar, in an ideal setting...
Workshop on Genetic Knowledge of Cocoa Clones
Within the framework of the Clima-LoCa and Rutas PDET projects, a workshop on genetic knowledge of cocoa clones was held on June 18 of 2024, with ten cocoa producers from different municipalities in the department of Putumayo. This meeting was held at the "El Bufeo"...
Components
SOIL & CLIMATE
Mapping of cadmium risks and climate impacts, and evaluation of practices in trials and pilots.
SOCIOECONOMICS
Analysis of supply chains and impacts of the new food safety regulation on local markets and small-scale producers.
COCOA GENETICS
Evaluation of commercial clones, propagation of practices and research of molecular markers.
DISSEMINATION & DECISION SUPPORT
Dissemination of impact assessments and recommendations focused on influencing public policies and the adoption of productive practices.
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Alliance Americas
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