When I first walked among the majestic, interwoven mangroves on Guatemala’s southwestern coast, I wasn’t just AgroAmérica’s CEO on a field visit. I was a witness to the quiet power of nature—those resilient trees rising where land meets sea, holding life in their...
The International Day of Forests reminds us that the health of our planet depends on the protection and restoration of its forest ecosystems. Forests are essential for life on Earth: they are home to 80% of terrestrial biodiversity, absorb over 25% of global CO₂...
Flying over vast areas of tropical forests — over two million hectares, or one-fifth of Guatemala’s territory — reveals a breathtaking landscape: natural ecosystems essential to the country's flora and fauna, along with archaeological sites that represent icons of the...
Taking advantage of the fact that today is the International Tropics Forest Day, I consider it important to highlight the initiatives that have played a fundamental role in the reforestation of the world's forests. Every year, 10 million hectares of forests are lost...
Every year, on June 5th, the world comes together to celebrate International Environment Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to protect our planet. It provides an opportunity to reflect on the progress made in environmental conservation,...
All is not lost. For several decades, actions have been implemented that have proven to be efficient in the recovery of the ozone layer. For example, the near elimination of more than 100 chemicals has helped reduce the concentration of ozone-damaging substances,...
Access to drinking water continues to be, without a doubt, a huge challenge worldwide. Its scarcity continues to grow, mainly due to climate change, pollution, and its inefficient use. Causes of pollution are several, but studies show that most are related to human...