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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Cocoa Income: A Regional Analysis in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru
Comparative analysis reveals the complexity of achieving decent incomes in cocoa production systems in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru A comprehensive comparative study of 15 cocoa production systems in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru reveals that economic viability and the...
Clima-Loca expert collaborators interviewed by Anecacao – Ecuador
Three researchers from the Bioversity International Alliance and CIAT, collaborators on the Clima-Loca project, were interviewed by the National Association of Cocoa Exporters of Ecuador (Anecacao) in December 2024. They are Julien Simonis, leader of the Cacao of...
Clima-LoCa promotes initiative to develop Regional Cadmium Map for Cocoa Soils in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru
The Clima-LoCa project, led by the Alliance Bioversity-CIAT , is spearheading an initiative to strengthen national capacities in digital soil mapping (DSM) and support the generation of maps of cadmium and physicochemical properties in soils in the cocoa-growing areas...
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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