AGENDA | 6th Regional IKI Workshop 2026
October 14 - 15, 2026 - Hotel Delta by Marriott Aurola, San José, Costa Rica
Field trips October 13
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The Regional Workshop promotes the exchange of knowledge between implementing organizations and partners of projects funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) in Central America and the Caribbean.
This space allows for strengthening the network of IKI projects, sharing experiences and solutions, as well as visualizing the impacts achieved by international cooperation in the region.
Check the agenda for the next three days. Please note that the agenda may be subject to change.
Parking:
Please park in the “Morazán” parking lots located next to the Delta Hotel:
Parqueo Morazán 1- Google Maps
Parqueo Morazan 2 - Google Maps
You must register your vehicle's license plate at the booth to receive a white ticket. Then, ask for a blue ticket at the participant registration desk. By presenting the blue ticket when leaving, you will not have to pay for parking.
Option 1 | The new La Suerte Biological Corridor: An opportunity for resilient local development
Tuesday, October 13, 05:30 - 18:00
Objective: La Suerte Biological Corridor initiative responds to climate risks such as floods, droughts, and landslides, addressing negative impacts on human health as well as damage to ecosystems and the canton's built infrastructure. The sites visited during this tour demonstrate why the Local Government of the canton of Pococí identified a solution in this new Biological Corridor and decided to lead the initiative, and how it has relied on the EbA LAC program to move forward with concrete solutions based on the restoration of forest ecosystems.
Responsible: EbA LAC (GIZ)
Important: Do not forget to bring sun protection (sunscreen, hat) and rain (rain jacket, umbrella), mosquito repellent, comfortable clothes, and your water bottle.
| Time (GTM-6) | Activity |
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| 05:30 |
Departure at San José, hotel Delta Aurola, to Pococí Transfer by minibus |
| 07:00 | Breakfast |
| 07:30 | Transfer by minibus to Guápiles |
| 08:00 | Dialogue with the Tortuguero Conservation Area regarding the creation of the La Suerte Biological Corridor |
| 09:15 | Transfer by minibus to the La Suerte Biological Corridor |
| 10:30 |
La Suerte Biological Station Introduction to the problems and solutions offered by the new La Suerte Biological Corridor |
| 11:00 | Walking tour along the trails of the Biological Station |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | Transfer by minibus to the Finca |
| 13:15 |
Finca La Cristiana Station Visit to an agricultural farm in the new La Suerte Biological Corridor with EbA measure implemented. |
| 14:15 | Coffee Break |
| 14:25 | Reflection and closing |
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15:00 - 18:00 |
Transfer by minibus back to San José, Hotel Delta Aurola |
Option 2 | Coopevictoria - Sustainable Coffee Farms, crop management, processing, packaging, and bio-input production
Tuesday, October 13, 07:30 - 16:30
Objective: Highlight the relationship between competitiveness, sustainability, and climate resilience through the working approach of the country's oldest coffee cooperative. GIZ has promoted innovation on farms by supporting the development and adoption of bio-inputs as a means for effective waste management, alongside innovative technologies that replace the use of chemical substances on plants.
Responsible: Transforma-Innova y Redd-Landscape (GIZ)
Important: Do not forget to bring sun protection (sunscreen, hat) and rain (rain jacket, umbrella), mosquito repellent, comfortable clothes, and your water bottle.
| Time (GTM-6) | Activity |
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07:30 - 09:00 |
Departure at San José, hotel Delta Aurola, to Grecia, Alajuela |
| 09:00 |
Arrival to Coffee Finca
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| 09:40 | Coffee Break |
| 10:00 | Tour of the Coffee Farm |
| 11:10 | Transfer from the farm to CoopeVictoria in minivan |
| 11:40 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | Tour of processing, packaging, biofactory, microorganism sample |
| 14:00 | Coffee tasting |
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15:00 - 16:30 |
Transfer back to San José |
| Time (GTM-6) | Activity | ||
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| Location: | Hotel Delta by Marriott Aurola, San José | ||
| 8:30 | Registration of participants, 3rd floor, auditorium Don Augusto | ||
| 9:00 |
Opening Remarks
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| 9:30 |
News from the IKI
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| 10:30 | Coffee break | ||
| 10:45 |
Technical session: I. AdaptationEbA LAC: Scaling Up Ecosystem-Based Adaptation - Boosting Resilience and Biodiversity Keynote Speech, World Café and Summary 3rd floor, auditorium Don Augusto |
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| 12:30 | Lunch, 17th floor | ||
| 13:30 | Presentation of the stands at the "Feria de Soluciones", 17th floor | ||
| 14:00 |
Feria de Soluciones / Solutions FairCome and present how your project has transformed challenges into concrete solutions with a real impact. 17th floor |
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| 14:00 | Coffee break during the Fair | ||
| 15:30 |
Get together 3rd floor, auditorium Don Augusto |
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| 15:45 |
Technical session with 2 side-events: II. Biodiversity
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| 17:30 |
Afternoon of connections 17th floor |
| Time (GTM-6) | Activity | ||
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| 08:30 | Registration of participants, 3rd floor, auditorium Don Augusto | ||
| 09:00 | Health Day | ||
| 09:30 |
Technical session: III. Mitigation
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| 11:00 | Coffee break | ||
| 11:15 |
Technical session with 2 side-events: IV. Various topics
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| 12:30 | Lunch, 17th floor | ||
| 13:30 |
Open SpaceCollaborate and share knowledge and solutions in thematic discussion spaces 3rd floor, auditorium Don Augusto |
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| 14:30 | Coffee break | ||
| 14:45 |
Live map of synergiesFind synergies with other IKI projects 3rd floor, auditorium Don Augusto |
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| 15:45 | Reflections, summary, and closing | ||
| 16:00 | End of workshop |