Universidad Zamorano launches sustainable agri-food doctoral program

Universidad Zamorano has announced the launch of its new Doctorate in Sustainable Agri-food Systems. Scheduled to begin in 2027, the interdisciplinary program aims to strengthen scientific research and professional training to address food production challenges in Central America and Latin America.

The curriculum will focus on food security, climate change adaptation, productive transformation, rural development, and public policy. The program is designed to produce research that addresses concrete regional problems, providing applicable solutions for companies, institutions, and communities.

The official launch included representatives from The Nippon Foundation, as well as leaders from strategic partner organizations such as CIMMYT, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, and the International Potato Center.