Climate Technology Transfer Mechanisms and Networks in Latin America and the Caribbean

Climate change will affect large areas of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), mainly due to rising temperatures, variations in rainfall intensity and frequency, which will have an effect on productivity and the appearance of new pests and diseases. Those most affected will be family farmers, who represent the majority of producers. On the other hand, it is estimated that in the next 30 years the demand for food will increase due to population increase, income improvements and urbanization. Additionally, LAC is a net food exporter and is estimated to contribute increasingly to the global demand for food. 

The effects will be different according to the subregions of the continent, with Mesoamerica, the Andean region and the Northeast of Brazil being the most affected. To meet these challenges, FONTAGRO, the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the IDB established a regional project. Its objective was to promote the development and transfer of appropriate technologies that contribute to reducing vulnerability to climate change in the agricultural sector. The project had the following components: strengthening of regional networks in environmentally sound technologies, piloting technology transfer mechanisms, and leveraging public and private investments. 

The project worked with a large number of national, regional and international agricultural research and innovation institutions, as well as with universities, non-governmental and private sector organizations, farmers associations and development agencies. The stated objectives were fully fulfilled and additional results were achieved thanks to the establishment of strong and broad partnerships.

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