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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A team that cultivates innovations on traditional cocoa-growing land
Researchers, technicians, partners from different organizations and external advisors of the Clima-LoCa project traveled from different destinations to meet in Guayaquil, Ecuador, for the same purpose: to analyze the progress and results obtained so far by this...
Climate – LoCa and Soil Health
Soil health assessments on cocoa farms in Colombia and Ecuador are underway as part of the Clima-Loca project! What are we measuring? We are measuring chemical, physical, and biological indicators that capture multiple soil functions affected by soil management and...
Clima-LoCa in 2022
This year that is coming to an end marks the reactivation of a project that has brought with it several advances and results that we would like to share with you. Lets read the voices of some of the many collaborators and researchers who made it possible for the...
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.
Partners
Implemented with
In collaboration with
Alliance Americas
Address: Km 17 Recta Cali-Palmira CP 763537
Apartado Aéreo 6713, Cali, Colombia
