FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean

Better production

Latin America and the Caribbean has exceptional biodiversity, which is a strategic ally for global food security. Despite this, challenges such as poverty, hunger and environmental degradation prevail in the region.

Therefore, the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of agricultural production, fisheries, and aquaculture need to be addressed comprehensively. Under the Better Production pillar, FAO aims to support the region's countries in integrating policies, sustainable practices, technologies, and innovations to increase productivity while safeguarding livelihoods and the natural resources that sustain food systems.

Through five priority program areas (innovation for sustainable agricultural production, blue transformation, One Health, equitable access to resources for smallholders and digital agriculture), this pillar focuses its efforts on ensuring sustainable production models through efficient and inclusive supply and value chains, ensuring the resilience and sustainability of food systems under changing climatic and environmental conditions.

Thus, through public policy recommendations, capacity building, and the integration of innovative approaches in project implementation, assistance is provided to countries to move towards more sustainable and resilient production systems, leaving no one behind

Programme Priority Areas
News
News

Aquaculture surpasses capture fisheries in aquatic animal production for the first time, The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024 says.

Publications
25/11/2023

The Policy Benchmarks are based on the recommendations established in international reference policies, complemented by other policy instruments that set scientifically based objectives.

Events

28/ 11

2023

Virtual Event, 28/11/2023

Connectivity and the use of digital tools are key drivers for the transformation of the rural world. They improve social and economic inclusion (especially for women and youth), efficiency and reduce environmental impacts.

22/ 11

2023

Hybrid Event, 22/11/2023

The increase and intensification of animal production have led to significant changes in the way animals are raised and managed. While these changes have made it possible to meet the growing demand for animal products, they have also presented challenges

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Relationship with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Contact
Javier Villanueva

Senior Fishery and Aquaculture Officer

FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean

Martina Salvo

Communications

FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean