This “Hidden Influencer” is Expanding Opportunity for Women Farmers in Colombia
The average woman around the world spends significantly more time than the average man doing unpaid domestic labor. As a result of gender disparity, women farmers are up to 50% less likely than men to adopt research-proven good agricultural practices. It’s 3
Latin America & Caribbean strengthen their cooperation for climate action
Through the Platform for Climate Action in Agriculture (PLACA), countries in the region seek solutions for the agricultural sector in the face of climate change. The agricultural sector in Latin America and the Caribbean is particularly vulnerable to the effects of
These Guatemalan Farmers Are Harnessing the Power of Digital Data With Help From Root Capital
When coffee farmers can take advantage of cloud-enabled, mobile technology, they simplify their data collection process and use this data to benchmark their performance within their industry, inform business decision making, and increase transparency for their farmers. Since the advent of
RAOS: Training for a More Resilient Future in Honduras
Root Capital’s unique credit-plus-capacity model has given RAOS, a coffee cooperative in Honduras, the tools it needs to successfully transition from a small, growing business into a resilient engine of impact in its community. In the face of adversity, this coffee
Better Coffee, Better Livelihoods: Lessons from Our Second Joint Workshop with Intelligentsia
Farmers need to balance coffee quality with climate resiliency. Agricultural practices such as shade-grown coffee and proper fertilization have the dual effect of producing better coffee and better livelihoods, increasing a farmer’s resilience to climate change and reducing their footprint
Agriculture, food security and climate change with a gender lens
Guatemalan institutions and CCAFS give shape to a practical guide to integrate gender in agricultural projects. Article in collaboration with: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) seeks to address the increasing challenge of global warming and
In Tough Conditions, This Nicaraguan Cooperative Blossoms
Flor de Dalia, a Nicaraguan coffee cooperative, needed credit and has accomplished a great deal in its few short years working with Root Capital. Article in collaboration with: Root Capital invests in the growth of agricultural enterprises so they can transform
Anticipation of futures helps Central America prioritize climate investments
In Central America, looking at the future allows prioritizing the most robust investments for climate adaptation. Article in collaboration with: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) seeks to address the increasing challenge of global warming and
Innovation platforms: key spaces for CSA implementation
Research suggests that innovation platforms can facilitate the collective understanding and implementation of climate-smart agriculture (CSA). Article in collaboration with: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) seeks to address the increasing challenge of global warming and
How Colombia’s President is Ignoring the Climate Crisis
A Reflection of Colombia President’s address at the UN Climate Action Summit Climate Crisis in South America: Real Action or Just Talk? What a President’s Speech at the UN really tells us about Commitment. This article is part of an editorial
Honduras analyzes its public policies on climate change
Supporting more resilient food systems for improved food security and nutrition needs implementing climate change policies in the agricultural sector. Article in collaboration with: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) seeks to address the increasing challenge
Combating drought in the Dry Corridor of Guatemala
Local on-the-ground technical committees are well placed to provide valuable information and devise measures to help farmers fight drought, as shown here in the Dry Corridor of Guatemala. Article in collaboration with: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food