Project: Towards a production of Corn and Beans adapted to climate change.
Project implementation dates: October 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013.
Main implementer organization: ICC (Domestic).
Partner organizations: ICTA, Red SICTA, UVG/USDA, PMA, FEWS NET III (Domestic and International)
Official goals: To develop a mechanism to transfer technology to producers of basic grains in four locations of the Pacific Slope of Guatemala.
Specific goals:
- To create a knowledgebase of practices to adapt to climate change for the agricultural sector.
- To ease technology transfer and capacity building for the adaptation to climate change.
Location: 320 corn and beans producers in four locations (Chimaltenango, Nahuala, La Maquina, Nueva Concepcion).
Funding source: Climate Change Resilient Development, USAID Washington.
