{"id":38428,"date":"2025-10-27T15:03:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T21:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/?p=38428"},"modified":"2025-10-27T15:04:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T21:04:46","slug":"catie-fortalece-alianzas-en-el-salvador-y-honduras-para-impulsar-sostenibilidad-y-cafe-resiliente","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/2025\/10\/27\/catie-fortalece-alianzas-en-el-salvador-y-honduras-para-impulsar-sostenibilidad-y-cafe-resiliente\/","title":{"rendered":"CATIE strengthens partnerships in El Salvador and Honduras to promote sustainability and resilient coffee"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Partnerships for restoration, agroforestry, and sustainable livestock in both countries; likewise, resilient coffee stood out at the 140th Session of the International Coffee Council.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/li><\/ul><p>The institutional mission carried out from October 10 to 18, 2025, by Dr. Luis Pocasangre, Director General of CATIE (Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center), strengthened strategic collaborations in El Salvador and Honduras to advance landscape restoration, agroforestry, sustainable livestock, and climate adaptation. The mission also included the Center\u2019s participation in the 140th Session of the International Coffee Council, held in San Pedro Sula.<br><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"507\" data-id=\"38432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-3-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-3-768x458.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-3-600x358.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"38431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-4-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-4-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-4-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-4-600x381.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p><br>During the agenda in El Salvador, CATIE held meetings with teams from the Ministries of Agriculture and Livestock and of Environment to explore contributions to initiatives on restoration, biodiversity, agroforestry, and coffee, as well as to support efforts toward productive sustainability.<\/p><p>In addition, cooperation lines were advanced with the Lempa River Initiative\u2014alongside partners such as Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and the Environmental Investment Fund of El Salvador (FIAES)\u2014aimed at integrating capacities in watershed, forest, and biodiversity management, sustainable livestock, agroforestry, agribusiness, and climate change, to form a portfolio of services that responds to territorial priorities.<br><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"787\" height=\"709\" data-id=\"38433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-7.jpg 787w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-7-300x270.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-7-768x692.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-7-13x12.jpg 13w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-7-600x541.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"709\" data-id=\"38436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-6.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-6-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-6-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p><br>In the field of education and training, discussions were held with the Director of the National School of Agriculture (ENA), Dr. Odette Varela, who also serves as Director of the National Center for Agricultural and Forestry Technology (CENTA), regarding a master plan to strengthen faculty competencies. The focus is on postgraduate and technical updating programs aligned with the needs of the agricultural sector. This project, focused on the professional training of ENA professors and CENTA researchers, will be submitted to the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) for potential financing.<\/p><p>The agenda also included meetings with international cooperation and representatives from the Trifinio trinational region to identify opportunities in agroforestry (coffee and cocoa), productive reforestation, and territorial governance, in coordination with strategic partners.<br><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"558\" data-id=\"38438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-10.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-10-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-10-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-10-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-10-600x394.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"497\" data-id=\"38439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-9.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-9-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-9-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-9-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-9-600x351.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p><br>In Honduras, CATIE participated in the 140th Session of the International Coffee Council, where the role of the genetic base in addressing the challenges of climate change was emphasized, highlighting the relevance of CATIE\u2019s International Coffee Collection. During the event, the contribution of this collection to the development of high-value varieties such as Geisha was publicly recognized, and results were shared showing the superior performance of the Centroamericano Hybrid in Cop\u00e1n\u2014with high productivity and excellent cup quality\u2014compared to locally evaluated materials.<\/p><p>Through these actions, CATIE reaffirms its commitment to working with public institutions, cooperation partners, and the productive sector to scale up science-based solutions that improve livelihoods, strengthen climate resilience, and promote sustainable and inclusive agriculture in Mesoamerica.<br><br><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"529\" data-id=\"38434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-2-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-2-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-2-600x373.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"522\" data-id=\"38435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-5.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-5-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-5-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-5-600x368.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"637\" data-id=\"38437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-8.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-8-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mision-8-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p><br><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><p><strong>More information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Office of the Director General<br>CATIE<br><a href=\"mailto:dgcatie@catie.ac.cr\">dgcatie@catie.ac.cr<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><p><strong>Written by:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Karla Salazar Leiva<br>Communicator<br>Communications and Marketing Office<br>CATIE<br><a href=\"mailto:karla.salazar@catie.ac.cr\">karla.salazar@catie.ac.cr<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>La misi\u00f3n institucional realizada del 10 al 18 de octubre de 2025 por el Dr. Luis Pocasangre, director general del CATIE (Centro Agron\u00f3mico Tropical de Investigaci\u00f3n y Ense\u00f1anza), fortaleci\u00f3 colaboraciones estrat\u00e9gicas en El Salvador y Honduras para avanzar en restauraci\u00f3n &hellip; 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