LocationsDuring the event, the Argentine Rural Society introduced its Triple Impact Certification to promote more sustainable and resilient agricultural production.
SCALA Programme: Tools to Strengthen Argentina’s Agricultural Sector at the Rural Expo
July 21, 2026
Representantes del PNUD en Argentina, CREA y Sociedad Rural Argentina en la Expo Rural 2026
PNUD en Argentina
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Argentina participated, together with its partners CREA and AAPRESID, of the event "Sustainable Production: Innovation and Good Practices for a More Competitive and Resilient Agricultural Sector," organized by the Argentine Rural Society (SRA in spanish). The event provided a forum for exchanging knowledge and experiences on advancing sustainability in agriculture across the country.
Representing UNDP in Argentina, SCALA Programme Coordinator Carla Pascale and consultant Laureano Corvalán presented tools and approaches to strengthen the country's agricultural development. CREA, on the other hand, was represented by agronomist Mercedes Vasallo and carbon footprint specialist Pablo Cañada.
The event opened with remarks by Manuel Chiappe, Undersecretary for Agricultural and Forestry Production at Argentina’s Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.
It also marked the launch of the Triple Impact Certification for Agricultural and Forestry Production, an initiative led by the Argentine Rural Society. The certification demonstrates how technical evidence and continuous improvements in the traceability of production processes can contribute to more efficient agricultural production while creating new opportunities for Argentina’s farming sector.
What is the SCALA Programme?
The Scaling up Climate Ambition on Land Use and Agriculture (SCALA) Programme is a global initiative implemented by UNDP and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). It aims to strengthen climate resilience and promote sustainable land use across agricultural systems. It is funded by Germany’s International Climate Initiative (IKI).
In Argentina, the programme focuses primarily on the Pampas region, where it supports the scaling up of innovative, low-carbon agricultural practices. It does so by generating technical evidence, strengthening institutional capacities, and fostering collaboration among public and private sector stakeholders.
