IICA St.Kitts & Nevis

Upcoming International Diploma on Bioinputs – BioConecta 2026.
will be delivered in English, providing an excellent opportunity to expand participation from across the Caribbean.

Key details are as follows:
• Participation of specialists and researchers from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe.
• Registration fee: USD 50 per participant.
• Duration: June 29 – November 13, 2026.

Registration:
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#bioconecta2026 #bioinputs #sustainableagriculture #bioeconomy #agriculturalinnovation #iica #catie | Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA) 🚀 BioConecta is back for its 2nd edition! After the great interest generated across Latin America and the Caribbean, the International Diploma Program on Bioinputs – BioConecta 2026 returns as a specialized training experience focused on the development, evaluation, regulation, and application ...

Opportunity for Consultant - Deadline is June 7, 2026

https://iica.int/en/oportunidades-para-consultores-proveedores-en/

It is easy to read a statistic and move on, but behind every decline in crop yields are real implications for food security, farmer livelihoods, and the resilience of our communities. As climate challenges continue to grow, so too must our commitment to sustainable agriculture and climate adaptation. The actions we take today will help determine the future of food tomorrow.

🔥 For every 1°C increase in average global temperatures, we are seeing up to a 6% decrease in yield for the four major crops – maize, rice, soy and wheat – that provide 60% of global calories.

More in Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) - World Meteorological Organization report👉 https://doi.org/10.4060/cd9394en

Increasing productivity is crucial for building more resilient agrifood systems in Latin America and the Caribbean A report by ECLAC, FAO, IICA, and CAF warns that increasing agricultural productivity is crucial for building a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable agriculture sector, and represents an indispensable condition for ensuring well-being, food security, and the future of agrifood systems in Latin....

The IICA Delegation in St. Kitts and Nevis is pleased to join the St. Kitts and Nevis Solid Waste Management Corporation's Recycling Programme, implemented in collaboration with Taiwan ICDF, as part of our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible resource management.

This initiative reflects IICA's Open Doors approach, which encourages collaboration, community engagement, and collective action toward sustainable development. By incorporating recycling practices into our daily operations, we contribute to the transition toward a greener economy while helping to reduce waste and protect our natural environment for future generations.

We encourage individuals, organizations, and communities to embrace recycling and sustainable practices in their homes and workplaces. Small actions taken consistently can create meaningful and lasting impact.

Together, we can build a more resilient, sustainable, and environmentally conscious future for St. Kitts and Nevis.

Prepare for an El Niño.

WMO’s latest updates confirm that El Niño conditions are developing and are set to influence global temperature and rainfall patterns, increasing the risk of extreme weather over the coming months. Although some uncertainty remains about El Niño peak strength and timing, most forecast models suggest it will be at least moderate—and possibly strong.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭?

Each El Niño event is unique, but it is typically associated with increased rainfall in parts of southern South America, the southern United States, parts of the Horn of Africa and central Asia, and drier conditions over Central America, northern South America, the Caribbean, Australia, Indonesia, and parts of southern Asia. During the Boreal summer, El Niño’s warm water can fuel hurricanes in the central/eastern Pacific Ocean, while it hinders hurricane formation in the Atlantic Basin.

Its effects vary depending on the intensity, duration, time of year, and how it interacts with other climate variability. Not all regions of the world are affected, and even within a region, impacts can be different.

The WMO community will continue monitoring conditions in the coming months.

Advance seasonal forecasts and are vital to save lives and cushion the impact on our economies and our communities.

Everything you need to know about the emerging El Niño—link in the comments 👇