The Pampas in Argentina and Chaco in Paraguay constitute one of South America's most important global grain suppliers.
The Araucania region is a vast territory in southern Chile traditionally inhabited by indigenous Mapuche communities.
The mangrove ecosystem of Tumbes plays a pivotal role in providing protection against tides, winds and storm surges, and habitat for a number of fish species.
Energy is critical in managing the distribution and quality of water.
African countries need adequate data as a basis for formulating and implementing systematic and coherent food security policies and strategies.
The Mantaro Valley in central Peru is home to more than half a million people whose livelihoods depend on agricultural activities. Most vegetables and grains consumed in Lima are produced in the valley through rain-fed small-scale agriculture.
According to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), an estimated 7% of urban Latin Americans lack access to clean water and another 13%, to sanitation services.
The Andes account for more than 98% of the world's tropical mountain glaciers. Rural communities in nearby villages use glacier water for domestic consumption and agricultural production.
This research-action project aims to help populations reduce their vulnerability and better adapt to climate change.
About 75% of the Latin American population now lives in urban areas. Since 1986 urban poverty has been on the increase and there are more urban than rural poor, a trend that is already affecting food security and availability.