RITACI
What is it?
RITACI is an Ibero-American network for scientific and technological cooperation that promotes research, innovation and knowledge transfer in climate-smart agriculture.
The project brings together universities, research centres and institutions across Ibero-America to develop sustainable solutions to the challenges posed by climate change in the agri-food sector.
The network works on the application of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, smart sensors and digital tools to improve agricultural production, reduce emissions and optimice the use of natural resources.
Objectives
To promote the use of emerging technologies to adapt agriculture to the effects of climate change.
To encourage more sustainable, efficient and resilient agricultural systems.
To reduce environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions.
To promote the exchange of scientific and technological knowledge between Ibero-American countries.
To encourage technology transfer and cooperation between universities, research centres and the productive sector.
Who carries it out?
The project is led by Manuel Cardona of Don Bosco University, El Salvador.
Participating Spanish and Latin American universities and academic institutions include:
Don Bosco University
National University of the Littoral
Autonomous University of Madrid
Carlos III University of Madrid
University of Castilla-La Mancha
University of the Basque Country
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education
Tijuana Institute of Technology
Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education
Catholic University of the Holy Conception
University of Concepción
University of Bío-Bío
Research centres: Agrotecnio, Advanced Polymers Research Centre, Maps And Drones.
Funding
Project funded by CYTED, the Ibero-American Programme for Science and Technology for Development.