Agroecology as a lever of resilience for agri-food SMEs (Caribbean region)

In brief

• The 21st session of the Caribbean Agrifood Business Series, run by IICA and COLEAD, will focus on advancing agroecology for Caribbean agri-food SMEs.
• Online, on Tuesday 16 June 2026, 14:00-16:00 UTC.
• A sector largely driven by SMEs and facing significant economic, food security and climate challenges.
• Agroecology is presented as a flexible, locally adapted approach combining ecological practices and local knowledge.
• The webinar will bring together entrepreneurs, technical experts and ecosystem actors; registration is open.

Why this session?

The Caribbean agri-food sector, largely driven by SMEs, faces significant economic, food security and climate challenges. In this context, agroecology may offer a flexible, locally adapted approach that combines ecological practices and local knowledge to strengthen the resilience, sustainability and productivity of food systems.

What to expect

The webinar will explore how agroecology can help Caribbean agri-food SMEs strengthen productivity, resilience and sustainability through practical, context-appropriate approaches. It will bring together entrepreneurs, technical experts and ecosystem actors engaged in sustainable agriculture and SME development. By the end of the session, participants will be able to: understand the relevance of agroecological practices for Caribbean SMEs and food systems; identify practical approaches that can be applied at farm and enterprise level; learn from real SME experiences and transition trajectories; recognise the key enabling conditions for adoption (knowledge, finance, market access and technology adoption); and connect with relevant technical and business support actors.

Practical information

• Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026, 14:00-16:00 UTC
• Format: online
• Registration
• Programme and speakers

This activity is supported by the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme, implemented by COLEAD within the Framework of Development Cooperation between the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the European Union. This publication receives financial support from the European Union and the OACPS. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of COLEAD and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union or the OACPS.