LocationsThe First Results Workshop brought together technical teams, authorities and representatives from the agricultural sector to present midterm progress and review lines of work aimed at promoting more efficient crop and livestock production.
UNDP’s SCALA Programme advances a roadmap for good practices in agricultural production
May 7, 2026
On 6 May 2026, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Argentina hosted the First Results Workshop of the SCALA Project, a key milestone to share progress achieved halfway through implementation and strengthen dialogue among government institutions, the productive sector, academia and civil society.
UNDP in Argentina
Held in a hybrid format from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the workshop convened technical teams from UNDP and FAO, national and international project consultants, representatives from national and provincial public institutions, and stakeholders from strategic agricultural organizations. The broad participation reflected the cross-sectoral and federal approach that characterizes SCALA and is central to advancing climate action across the Pampas region.
Since its implementation in Argentina, the SCALA Project has been supporting the transition of the country’s agricultural sector towards more resilient and sustainable production models, aligned with the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans. In this context, the workshop aimed not only to present results, but also to foster the exchange of experiences and lessons learned, helping to build a shared understanding of the sector’s challenges in the face of climate change (UNDP Argentina – SCALA Programme).
Good Agricultural Practices
One of the workshop’s central themes was the role of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) as a bridge between adaptation, mitigation and productivity in the sector. From this perspective, the SCALA Project understands the agricultural sector as both an actor and a beneficiary of climate action, recognizing its contribution to emissions reduction while also acknowledging its high exposure to climate-related risks.
During the project’s first phase, progress was made in designing a roadmap for the development of GAP protocols tailored to the Pampas region and feasible for producers to adopt. These tools aim to provide integrated and comprehensive solutions for production systems, strengthening their economic, environmental and social sustainability, in line with the approach promoted by UNDP through different initiatives related to agriculture and climate action (Agricultural production and climate action – UNDP Argentina).
A regional and federal approach
UNDP in Argentina
The SCALA Project is being implemented primarily in the provinces of Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, Córdoba and Entre Ríos, combining a regional perspective with recognition of the territorial, productive, economic and social particularities of each province. Joint work among jurisdictions makes it possible to identify shared challenges and develop common solutions with direct impact on crop and livestock production systems across the Pampas region.
The active participation of national and provincial authorities, together with the support of institutions such as INTA (National Institute of Agricultural Technology), universities, and organizations including the BPA Network, CREA, AAPRESID and the Argentine Sustainable Meat Roundtable (MACS), has been key to consolidating a project with regional reach and impact. This public-private coordination approach is consistent with other initiatives promoted by UNDP in the country to strengthen climate governance and territorial cooperation (Strengthening cooperation with provinces – UNDP Argentina).
What is the SCALA Project?
The Scaling up Climate Ambition on Land Use and Agriculture (SCALA) Programme is a global initiative implemented by UNDP and FAO that seeks to strengthen climate resilience and promote sustainable land use across agricultural systems. Launched in 2020 and funded by Germany’s International Climate Initiative (IKI), SCALA supports countries in integrating climate action into agricultural policies by linking adaptation, mitigation and sustainable development.
In Argentina, the project focuses particularly on the Pampas region and aims to scale up innovative, low-carbon production practices by generating technical evidence, strengthening institutional capacities, and promoting the participation of public and private stakeholders.
