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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Soil Health Assessment Training
From May 8-12, researchers and agronomists from the Clima-LoCa project and the Alliance gathered at our campus in Palmira, Colombia, to participate in a workshop that allowed them to learn the fundamental concepts related to soil health and its assessment. This...
From the great green war to cocoa peace
Some years ago I heard for the first time and without much detail about the conflicts for the control of the emerald mines that took place during several decades in western Boyacá; the so-called "green wars'' that add one more chapter to the long list of tragic events...
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...
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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Partners
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Alliance Americas
Address: Km 17 Recta Cali-Palmira CP 763537
Apartado Aéreo 6713, Cali, Colombia
