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The article assesses the sustainability of urban agriculture in the municipality of El Alto, Bolivia, analyzing its environmental, economic, and social dimensions. Through sustainability indicators, it identifies the strengths and limitations of local agricultural practices, highlighting their role in food security, organic waste management, and income generation for urban families. The study proposes strategies to strengthen this activity as a viable alternative in the face of urban expansion and the challenges of climate change.
Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, La Paz, Bolivia.
Villacorta, W. B., Delgado, M. T., & Challco, G. J. C. (2025). Evaluación de la sostenibilidad de la agricultura urbana en el Municipio de El Alto, Bolivia. Sapiens Studies Journal (SSJ), 2(1), 6.
The study analyzes advances and trends in the use of artisanal biopreparations in Latin American agriculture, made with natural ingredients and native microorganisms as an alternative to conventional agrochemicals. Through a bibliometric analysis, it identifies the leading countries in research (Brazil, Cuba, Colombia, and Mexico), the main types of biopreparations, such as Bokashi, and the crops where they are applied. The study highlights the need to strengthen applied research, knowledge dissemination, and collaboration between scientists and farmers to expand the adoption of sustainable agroecological practices.
Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria – Agrosavia. Centro de Investigación Tibaitatá. Mosquera, Colombia.
Santos-Díaz, A. M., Uribe-Gutiérrez, L. A., Quiroga-Cubides, G. M., Camelo-Rusinque, M., Martínez-Lemus, E. P., & Zuluaga, M. V. (2025). Biopreparados en la agricultura latinoamericana: Avances y tendencias. Siembra, 12(1).
The main agricultural, biotechnological, and post-harvest strategies for reducing cadmium (Cd) concentrations in the cultivation and processing of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.), one of Latin America's most representative products, are reviewed. The study, focusing on Ecuador and other countries that produce fine aroma cocoa, evaluates techniques such as microbial bioremediation, phytoremediation with hyperaccumulator plants, the use of organic amendments and biochar, as well as post-harvest practices such as mucilage drainage and prolonged fermentation. The results highlight the effectiveness of combining biological and technological solutions to reduce cadmium bioavailability, improve bean quality, and comply with international food safety standards, contributing to more sustainable and competitive cocoa production.
Escuela de Posgrado, Escuela Politécnica Nacional de Chimborazo, Riobamba, Ecuador.
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
Morejón-Lucio, R., & Morejón-Centeno, M. (2024). Técnicas para mitigar y reducir el cadmio en Theobroma cacao L.: Una revisión. Agroindustrial Science, 14(3), 271-280. https://doi.org/10.17268/agroind.sci.2024.03.10
0.7% of the value of agricultural production in Brazil is spent on R&D and extension services (OECD, 2024).
OECD (2024), Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation 2024: Innovation for Sustainable Productivity Growth, OECD Publishing, Paris, https://doi.org/10.1787/74da57ed-en
90% can reduce the cost of financial services for farmers through digitization, which also improves productivity and access to credit (World Bank, 2024).
Banco Mundial (23 de octubre de 2024). El sector alimentario como motor de crecimiento y empleo. Reuniones Anuales de 2024.
2 main uses have rainwater harvesting techniques in Trinidad and Tobago: residential and agricultural, as a cost-effective solution (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).
2 usos principales se promueven para las técnicas estandarizadas de recolección de agua de lluvia en Trinidad y Tobago: residencial y agrícola, como tecnología rentable para el sector (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).
Govia, S., & Roopnarine, R. (2024). Untapped and Untold: The Hidden Connection between Water and Sustainability in Trinidad and Tobago. Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA). Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
3 solar water technologies are gaining momentum in Trinidad and Tobago: solar desalination, solar disinfection and photocatalytic degradation, especially beneficial for rural agricultural areas (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).
3 tecnologías de agua solar están ganando impulso en Trinidad y Tobago: desalinización solar, desinfección solar y degradación fotocatalítica, especialmente beneficiosas para áreas rurales agrícolas (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).
Govia, S., & Roopnarine, R. (2024). Untapped and Untold: The Hidden Connection between Water and Sustainability in Trinidad and Tobago. Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA). Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
The article analyzes the biotechnological potential of the red macroalgae Kappaphycus alvarezii, Acanthophora spicifera, and Hypnea spinella as an ecological alternative for sustainable agriculture in Ecuador. It highlights their bioactive compounds—polysaccharides, amino acids, polyphenols, and phytohormones—which can replace synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. It also highlights that their cultivation does not compete with land or require fresh water, offering a viable option for reducing agrochemicals, improving plant productivity, and strengthening the coastal economy through the use of sustainable marine resources.
Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Laboratory of Crop Protection Chemistry, Department of Plants and Crops, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University.
Centro de Investigaciones Biotecnológicas del Ecuador (CIBE), Campus Gustavo Galindo, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Pacheco, A., Choez, E. L., Naranjo-Morán, J., & Santana, P. M. (2024). Macroalgas rojas: una alternativa ecológica para la agricultura sostenible del Ecuador. Boletín de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras, 53(2), 143-168.
Nearly 40% of jobs worldwide will be affected by AI, either replacing or complementing them, requiring a balance of policies to harness its potential (IMF, 2024).
IMF. 2024. AI Will Transform the Global Economy. Let’s Make Sure It Benefits Humanity.
GuyMIS reports 21,354 hectares of mangrove extent in Guyana in 2020, including 12,142 hectares of losses and 4,845 hectares of gains between 2015 and 2020. The system also records 32 restoration projects implemented between 2010 and 2020, including 19 seedling plantations and 13 green-grey infrastructure projects.
