Implementation and Financing of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) by the Food and Agriculture Sector to reduce climate risk and environmental impacts in Latin America

State of implementation/results

• Argentina: The regenerative beef business model has been presented to the government of Salta for implementation with small producers who have recently obtained land titles. This initiative aims to meet growing market demand without degrading biodiversity, while generating social and productive benefits. In addition, the consolidation of a strategy for the adaptation of productive systems in the Argentine Chaco is being developed.
• Colombia: 56 demonstration farms have been identified to strengthen the capacity of technicians and producers and to generate scientific evidence. Two new agreements were signed with industry partners: the Casanare Chamber of Commerce to promote regenerative agriculture and livestock in Casanare, and with Riopaila Castilla S.A. to scale up adoption of regenerative sugarcane practices. The study of a feasibility analysis for a carbon project related to silvopastoral systems started working on the design of a financial mechanism to scale up silvopastoral systems. In addition, two international courses on regenerative ranching based on agroecological principles were launched (89 people trained).
• Ecuador: A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between TNC and the Union of Cocoa Farmers' Organizations of Ecuador to promote ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change among cocoa producers. The first Ecuadorian Impact Network workshop was held in Quito (11/07/2024) to define a common purpose and identify opportunities to form a multi-stakeholder alliance that promotes the scaling of regenerative agriculture and livestock in Ecuador.
• Paraguay: A strategy was defined for strengthening the Alliance for Sustainable Development for catalyzing existing efforts toward climate adaptation and regenerative ranching. Farmers from the Alliance will serve as a model, showcasing the environmental, social, and economic benefits of adopting regenerative agriculture. Diagnosis of existing financial instruments shows that there is an absence of finance for transitions towards regenerative production systems.
• Peru: TNC Peru joined the Coalition for Sustainable Production, a national platform that promotes the transition to sustainable and deforestation-free production in various value chains in Peru. The platform includes representatives from the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, the Ministry of Environment, the Forestry and Wildlife Service, civil society organizations and the private sector.
• Regional: A monitoring, evaluation and learning systems workshop was held in Colombia (24-27/06/2024), with the participation of implementing teams from Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Peru. By reviewing local theories of change and scalability strategies, the five components and results chain were systematically analysed to achieve the impact proposed. In addition, an educational ecosystem is being developed to strengthen capacity building and knowledge sharing through network consolidation.

Latest Update:
03/2025

Further links

• Article: Regenerative Agriculture in Latin America by TNC
• Future Landscapes Project on Instagram