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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Learn about the socioeconomic impact of cocoa regulation in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru
Un equipo interdisciplinario de Clima-LoCa, un proyecto regional liderado por la Alianza de Bioversity y CIAT, implementado con socios de investigación de América Latina y Europa, y financiado por la Comisión Europea (CE), se dio a la tarea en los tres países de...
“The lack of information and figuring out what and how to do it was the biggest challenge.”
The implementation of the standard regulating cadmium percentages in cocoa to be able to trade in European markets put producers and growers in Colombia to the test. We spoke with Nicolás Gutiérrez, Project and Development Manager at Equiori, who tells us about his...
The knowledge of producers is key to understanding and knowing reality, and defining differentiated strategic interventions in the Clima-LoCa project
We spoke to Carmen Rosa Chávez, a specialist from the Directorate General for Agricultural Development and Agroecology at the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI) in Peru, about the importance and impact that the Clima-LoCa project could have on...
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
Address: Km 17 Recta Cali-Palmira CP 763537
Apartado Aéreo 6713, Cali, Colombia
