Experiences that transform

Hybrid Event, 29/06/2026 - 31/08/2026

Call for applications on bioinputs and agricultural plastics in Latin America and the Caribbean

Current Status and Future Outlook of the Principal Commercially Cultivated Fish Species in the Amazon Basin

10/08/2026 - 13/08/2026

Aquaculture of native Amazonian species offers a strategic pathway to enhance food and nutrition security, diversify rural livelihoods, and foster sustainable economic development across the Amazon Basin. Amid growing pressure on capture fisheries, accelerating climate change impacts, and persistent technological and market constraints affecting small-scale producers, there is an urgent need...

One Health as a Strategic Approach to the Sustainability of Aquaculture and Fisheries in Latin America and the Caribbean

Virtual Event, 02/07/2026

Aquatic food systems, which include marine and inland fisheries, artisanal and small-scale fisheries, as well as aquaculture, constitute an essential source of nutritious food, employment and income for millions of people in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Session 3 Investment and Financing for Rural Youth in Family Farming

Virtual Event, 02/07/2026

The Technical Regional Platform for Family Farming, lead by Food and Agriculture Organization for the United Nations (FAO), has promoted, since 2023, the Cycle of Technical Exchanges as a space for dialogue, cooperation and learning between countries in Latin America and the Caribbean and other regions.

Experiences that transform

Hybrid Event, 29/06/2026 - 31/08/2026

Call for applications on bioinputs and agricultural plastics in Latin America and the Caribbean

Webinar series on Priorities in Food Safety: Food Safety in Bivalve Molluscs

Virtual Event, 25/06/2026

Within the framework of the 2026-2027 Regional Food Safety Programmatic Agenda, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through its Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, invites countries in the region to participate in the upcoming webinar, to be held on June 25, 2026, focusing on “Food Safety in Bivalve Molluscs.” 

First session of the 2026 Interregional Dialogues on Family Farming

Brasília (Brazil), Hybrid Event, 22/06/2026 - 24/06/2026

Despite its fundamental role in food production, family farming faces significant challenges that limit the development of this sector, which represents 81.4% of agricultural holdings in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Participation of communities in national forest inventories: good practices from experiences in Latin America and the Caribbean

Virtual Event, 11/06/2026

The National Forest Inventory Network of Latin America and the Caribbean (NFI-LAC Network) is a technical cooperation space aimed at strengthening National Forest Inventories (NFIs) through the exchange of knowledge, experiences and good practices among countries in the region.

World Food Safety Day. From burden to solutions: safe food for all

Virtual Event, 08/06/2026

Foodborne diseases (FBDs) continue to represent one of the major challenges to public health and food systems worldwide. These illnesses result from the consumption of food or beverages contaminated with pathogens, chemicals, or toxins, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable populations, who face a greater risk of illness. 

Session 2 - Digital Gaps in Rural Territories: Diagnosis and Institutional Responses

04/06/2026

Background

The Technical Regional Platform for Family Farming, lead by Food and Agriculture Organization for the United Nations (FAO), has promoted, since 2023, the Cycle of Technical Exchanges...

Launch of the report "The Outlook for Agriculture and Rural Development in the Americas: A Perspective on Latin America and the Caribbean 2025–2026"

Virtual Event, 02/06/2026

The report Outlook for Agriculture and Rural Development in the Americas 2025–2026: A Perspective on Latin America and the Caribbean is the result of a joint effort by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), CAF—Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), and the Inter-American Inst...

Virtual Business Roundtable for Agrifood Chains in Latin America and the Caribbean (13th edition)

Virtual Event, 01/06/2026 - 05/06/2026

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), the Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA), and the Executive Secretariat of the Agricultural Council (SE-CAC), have developed an agenda to promote regional and international trade in the agri-food sector, aiming to ...

Webinar series for capacity building on Codex topics of interest for the Latin American and the Caribbean region

Virtual Event, 28/05/2026

The growing population worldwide, the increase in food demand, the consequent growth of the food industry, added to global health risks, demonstrate the importance of incorporating food safety into national policies and the strengthening of the Food safety systems.

High-Level Roundtable on El Niño Impacts and Response in Latin America and the Caribbean

Hybrid Event, 14/05/2026

The convergence of climatic, social and economic shocks is sharply increasing the risk to food insecurity for vulnerable populations across Latin America and the Caribbean, underscoring the urgent need to invest in preparedness and resilience as part of a strengthened humanitarian-development nexus.

Digital technologies in support of rural youth: Access, adoption and use of technological tools in family farming

Virtual Event, 07/05/2026

The Regional Digital Platform for Family Farming, led by the FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, promotes, since 2023, the Technical Exchange Cycle as a space for dialogue, cooperation and learning between Latin America and the Caribbean countries and other regions.

Implications of the Middle East conflict on agrifood systems

Hybrid Event, 10/04/2026

Effects on fuels, fertilizers, agrifood trade, and food security in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Field Visits | LARC39

06/03/2026

As host of the 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean, the Brazilian government will offer three field visits options on the afternoon of Friday, March 6, 2026.

Regional Launch of The International Year of The Woman Farmer

Hybrid Event, 05/03/2026

In Latin America and the Caribbean, women are key actors in agrifood systems and actively participate in diverse value chains, being present in production, processing, distribution, and marketing of food. In the region’s agrifood systems, women represent 36% of the labor force, with their participation particularly significant in non-agricultural segments: in 2019, 71% of women working in th...

High Level Special Event (Ministerial Meeting)

Hybrid Event, 05/03/2026

Increasing financing for inclusive and resilient agrifood systems in Latin America and the Caribbean through the Hand-in-Hand Initiative.

Interactive Zone for Transformative Solutions

02/03/2026 - 05/03/2026

The World Food Forum has established itself as a leading global platform to accelerate the transformation of agrifood systems, bringing together youth leadership, innovation, science, and investment to drive collective action. Within this framework, Latin America and the Caribbean are at a pivotal moment to showcase territory-based solutions, leveraging their unique capacities to advance mor...

Civil Society Consultation (family farmers, peasant and Afro-descendant communities, Indigenous Peoples, fishers, pastoralists, and consumers) preparatory to the 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean

Hybrid Event, 28/01/2026 - 29/01/2026

The Consultation with Civil Society Organizations, aims to review the actions carried out in the last biennium and discuss priorities for the 2026–2027 biennium. In this dialogue space, civil society organizations—comprising sectors such as family and peasant agriculture, Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendants, fisheries, pastoralism, and consumers—will discuss current challenges and develop prop...

Youth Forum for the Transformation of Agri-food Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean

Hybrid Event, 26/01/2026 - 27/01/2026

The Forum will bring together young people from across the region with the aim of creating a space for dialogue, capacity building and knowledge acquisition, geared toward empowering them and strengthening their networks. As a result, young people will draft a Regional Declaration, which will include their proposals and demands, and which will serve as a key tool for bringing their voices and p...