The International Biological Control Congress at CATIE brought together global experts to exchange knowledge and foster innovation in sustainable agriculture. From honoring Prof. Dr. R. A. Sikora for his lifetime contributions, to showcasing new research on biological control solutions, the event continues today with workshops, scientific sessions and international collaborations aimed at reducing pesticide use and strengthening tropical agriculture.

Tatiana Espinosa, a CATIE alumna and founder of ARBIO Perú, has been named one of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Peru by Forbes. Her leadership in Amazon forest conservation and her dedication to gender equity exemplify the transformational impact of CATIE graduates. Discover how her work is protecting 916 hectares of rainforest — and inspiring a new generation of environmental leaders across Latin America.

Indigenous women leaders from Costa Rica gathered at CATIE to strengthen their national alliance, share cultural knowledge and define joint strategies for inclusion, leadership and access to education.

What if discarded airplane leather could spark creativity, empowerment and change? Discover how ten rural women in Costa Rica turned repurposed airline seats into a bold fashion statement—blending sustainability, design and dignity through the Leather & Studs collection. A powerful story of transformation supported by CATIE, Southwest Airlines and The Tropics Foundation.

The Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE) has reached a new milestone in agricultural biodiversity conservation with its largest seed shipment to the Global Seed Vault, located in Svalbard, Norway. This crucial effort helps protect food security in Costa Rica and the region, ensuring the preservation of key crops against climate change, natural disasters, and genetic losses.

The Tropics Foundation is pleased to support the IX Wallace Scientific Conference 2025, hosted by CATIE. This prestigious event will bring together international experts to explore the fundamental connections between soil, plant, animal and human health in agroforestry and livestock systems, key elements for sustainable development in the tropics and subtropics.

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