Diversifying the Cacao Landscape: Knowledge and Technology Transfer for Climate Action and Agroecology to Contribute to the Food System in Colombia

University of California, Davis (U.S.)

Universidad Internacional del Trópico Americano (Colombia)

Diversifying the Cacao Landscape:

Knowledge and Technology Transfer for Climate Action and Agroecology to Contribute to the Food System in Colombia – 2024

“Universidad de La Salle, University of California Davis, and Universidad Internacional del Trópico Americano aim to develop community initiatives to address the challenges of climate change and food insecurity of small-scale cocoa farmers in Colombia, through agroecological redesign, student mobility, and local climate action. The program engages students and faculty members to consolidate knowledge and hone interdisciplinary and intercultural skills essential to overcome research barriers.”