Technical Fora

	New U.S. food safety law poses serious challenges for national systems(13/09/2011)
Participants in IICA forum conclude that countries must modernize their food safety systems to continue exports to the United States.
	Reduction of agricultural emissions fundamental for achieving carbon neutrality(26/07/2011)
Authorities, experts and representatives of companies analyzed the actions Costa Rica must take to reach its voluntary goal of being carbon neutral in the next decade.
	World-renowned expert in biotechnology calls for agriculture to be given “the priority it deserves”(19/04/2011)
According to Albert Sasson, given the rise in food prices worldwide and the impact it is having on food security and poverty, governments and cooperation agencies should attach greater attention to agriculture on their agendas.
	Climate change will create the need for new plant varieties and improved public policies(08/04/2011)
Research on the biodiversity of the Americas could lead to the development of plant varieties that are more resistant to drought, flood and changes in temperature.
	IICA explores possible partnership with prestigious research center in Mexico(07/04/2011)
The partnership would make new responses to the challenges posed by climate change available to the countries of Americas.